Thursday January 05, 1978: on this day

January 05, 1978 was the 5th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 05, 1978 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 05, 1978, who was born and died on January 05, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Coma, directed by Michael Crichton), TV series (e.g. All Creatures Great And Small) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 5th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 05, 1978?


January 05, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 5th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1978 can also be written as 1/5/1978 in the US and as 5/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

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January 05, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 05, 1978:

  • Bülent ecevit, of chp forms the new government of turkey (42nd government)

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January 05, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 05, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 5th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 05, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 05, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 1978 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 05, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:08 am and setting at 02:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1978.

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Who was born on January 05, 1978?


Famous people born on January 05, 1978:

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Sabrina Harman

    American military figure and torturer.

  • Franck Montagny

    French racing driver who races in formula e for andretti autosport.

  • Marcus Trick

    German rugby player.

  • Seanan McGuire

    American filker and author.

  • America Olivo
  • Álvaro Sarabia
  • Anke Wischnewski
  • Nadia Cortassa
  • Luís Fernando de Souza
  • Kelly Berville
  • Bugz
  • Emilia

Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall

    American oscar-winning actor and director, writer, producer, often called one of the greatest actors.

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January 05, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 23 days old,

or 2412 weeks

or 16884 days old,

if you were born on January 05, 1978.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 1978?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 05, 1978.

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January 05, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 05, 1978:

  • Wyatt Cooper

    American screenwriter and author (d. 1978).

  • Wyatt Emory Cooper

    American author and screenwriter (b. 1927).

  • Hans Blume
  • Sally Eilers
  • Cesare Frugoni

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • Marsella Dumas

    Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

  • Tip O'Neill

    Tip O'Neill was an American politician and cartoonist who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to...

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January 05, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 05, 1978:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
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January 05, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 05, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 05, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1978 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 05, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Deep Is Your Love
  2. - Baby Come Back
  3. - Blue Bayou
  4. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
  5. - Here You Come Again

January 05, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 05, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Uptown Top Ranking
  3. - Love's Unkind
  4. - Floral Dance
  5. - It's A Heartache

January 05, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 1978 was Ffun by ConFunkShun, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 05, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ffun
  2. - Reach For It
  3. - Ooh Boy
  4. - Serpentine Fire
  5. - Our Love

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January 05, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 05, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Coma

Coma

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley

Country: United States of America

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Bertrand Blier

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Carole Laure, Patrick Dewaere, Michel Serrault

Ecce bombo

Ecce bombo

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Nanni Moretti

Starring: Nanni Moretti, Lina Sastri, Fabio Traversa, Glauco Mauri, Luisa Rossi, Carola Stagnaro, Susanna Javicoli, Cristina Manni, Simona Frosi, Piero Galletti, Luciano Agati, Agenore Incrocci

Country: Italy

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

Casotto

Casotto

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sergio Citti

Starring: Jodie Foster, Michele Placido, Mariangela Melato, Catherine Deneuve, Ugo Tognazzi, Ninetto Davoli, Paolo Stoppa, Carlo Croccolo, Massimo Bonetti, Franco Citti, Gigi Proietti, Anna Melato

Country: Italy

January 05, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 05, 1978 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

Release year: 1978

Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

On Our Own

On Our Own

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Lyman Dayton

The Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

The Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

January 05, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 05, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bloodline by Sidney Sheldon

Bloodline

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Sheldon's epic tale of greed and betrayal and sabotage and danger and the ties which can kill...Roffe and Sons, a family business, is an international empire full of desperate, cash-hungry relatives.

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

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"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

Scruples by Judith Krantz

Scruples

By:

Scruples is the first novel to make publishing history. It's widely regarded as the best novel ever about the extravagant lifestyle of the Beverly Hills boutique owner and its employees.

The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson

The Amityville Horror

By:

The Lutz family moved into their new Long Island home in suburban Long Island in December 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that Ronald DeFeo had murdered his brothers and parents one year prior.

January 05, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 05, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Ship

Star Ship

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Cosmic Conflict

Cosmic Conflict

Platform: Magnavox Odyssey² (US) Philips Videopac (Europe)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Magnavox / Philips

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

MUD1

MUD1

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

history

Who was the US President on January 05, 1978?

On January 05, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 05, 1978?

On January 05, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 05, 1978?

On January 05, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 5th?

January 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

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What happened in 1978?

1978 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Timbuktu! opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 243 performances
  • Funeral of Pope Paul VI
  • Iranian students occupies Iranian embassy at Wassenaar

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What was the calendar for January 1978?

January 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1978 calendar looked like.

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