Sunday August 06, 1978: on this day

August 06, 1978 was the 218th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 06, 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 August 06, 1978, who was born and died on August 06, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Miss You by The Rolling Stones), movies (e.g. Five Deadly Venoms, directed by Cheh Chang), TV series (e.g. Ausgerissen! Was Nun?) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 6th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1978?


August 06, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 218th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1978 can also be written as 8/6/1978 in the US and as 6/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

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August 06, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 1978:

  • 60th pga championship: john mahaffey shoots a 276 at oakmont country club - pennsylvania
  • Nancy lopez wins lpga colgate europea golf open

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August 06, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 06, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 August 06, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:23 am and setting at 09:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.

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Who was born on August 06, 1978?


Famous people born on August 06, 1978:

  • Merrisa Miller

    Iconic supermodel who graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines.

  • Akira Nakamura

    Former professional baseball player who excelled as a pitcher.

  • Marvel Smith

    American football player.

  • Katie Price

    Singer and actress english model.

  • Reuben Rox

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Brian Maillard

    Swiss guitarist (dominici).

  • Lorrie Fair

    Athlete.

  • Marie-Ange Casalta
  • Rolando Zárate
  • Mohamed Al-Daradji
  • Darko Božović
  • Reinaldo Pineda
  • Freeway
  • Mirko Teodorović
  • Davide Frattini
  • Francesca Martinez
  • Rotson Kilambe

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 7 months old,

or 547 months and 23 days old,

or 2381 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16672 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 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 August 06, 1978?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1978.

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August 06, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1978:

  • Edward Durell Stone

    American architect, designed radio city music hall and the kennedy center (b. 1902).

  • Paul VI [Giovanni Montini]

    Italian pope (1963-1978), dies at age 80.

  • Pope Paul VI [66] (b. 1897)
  • Tomiji Koyanagi
  • Felicissimo Stefano Tinivella
  • Vincenzo Miccolupi
  • Papa Paolo VI
  • Frank Shea
  • Paul VI (Giovanni Battista Montini
  • Pablo VI

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Edman Dijkstra

    Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

  • Loomis Chaffee

    Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 6th

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August 06, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1978:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 06, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1978 was Miss You by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 06, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Miss You
  2. - Three Times A Lady
  3. - Grease
  4. - Last Dance
  5. - Shadow Dancing

August 06, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 06, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - Three Times A Lady
  3. - Substitute
  4. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  5. - It's Raining

August 06, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by A Taste Of Honey, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 06, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  2. - Three Times A Lady
  3. - You And I
  4. - Stuff Like That
  5. - Close The Door

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August 06, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Five Deadly Venoms

Five Deadly Venoms

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Cheh Chang

Starring: Sheng Chiang, Chien Sun, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok, Meng Lo

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

Mardi Gras Massacre

Mardi Gras Massacre

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Jack Weis

Starring: Curt Dawson, Gwen Arment, William Metzo, Laura Misch Owens

Interiors

Interiors

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Diane Keaton, Geraldine Page, Kristin Griffith, Mary Beth Hurt

Country: United States of America

August 06, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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:

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Release year: 1978

Under the Same Sun

Under the Same Sun

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Sameh Zoabi

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

August 06, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

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Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.

Final Payments by Mary Gordon

Final Payments

By:

Isabel Moore, thirty years old, is suddenly released from the eleven-years of unbroken care she received from a helpless father.

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

By:

This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

August 06, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

The Cottage

The Cottage

Platform: Oden, IBM PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Scandinavian PC Systems

history

Who was the US President on August 06, 1978?

On August 06, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1978?

On August 06, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1978?

On August 06, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of August. 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 August 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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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 August 1978?

August 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1978 calendar looked like.

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