Thursday July 06, 1978: on this day

July 06, 1978 was the 187th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 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 July 06, 1978, who was born and died on July 06, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 06, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. Foul Play, directed by Colin Higgins), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 06, 1978?


July 06, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 187th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1978 can also be written as 7/6/1978 in the US and as 6/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

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July 06, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 06, 1978:

  • Israeli jet fighters swooped over mostly moslem west beirut
  • The taunton sleeping car fire occurs in taunton, somerset killing twelve people.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 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 July 6th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 06, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 06:45 am and setting at 09:42 pm.

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

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Who was born on July 06, 1978?


Famous people born on July 06, 1978:

  • Tamera Mowry

    Tamera mowry is a twin actress known for her role in the tv show sister, sister.

  • Tia Mowry

    Tia mowry is an american actress known for her role in the sitcom sister, sister alongside her twin sister tamera mowry.

  • Adam Busch

    American actor, director, and producer.

  • Kevin Senio

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Rachel Rochelli

    Houston, texas -- gymnast (1996 olympics).

  • Mowry Twins

    American twins on abc's "sister, sister.

  • Hassan Roudbarian
  • Danil Khalimov
  • Isiah Victor
  • Guillaume Senez
  • Joseba Albizu
  • Bruce Macfie
  • Gérard Maki Haitong
  • Aiko Miyake

Whose famous birthday is on July 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 6th:

  • Sylvester Stallone
    Sylvester Stallone

    American actor who achieved overnight success by writing and starring as rocky in 1976, an oscar-winning picture.

  • Kevin Hart
    Kevin Hart

    Kevin hart is a popular american comedian known for his stand-up comedy specials and roles in various comedy films.

  • 50 Cent
    50 Cent

    50 cent is an american rapper known for his hit albums and singles, as well as his business ventures in the entertainment industry.

  • Nancy Reagan
    Nancy Reagan

    American first lady, wife of president ronald reagan.

  • Geoffrey Rush
    Geoffrey Rush

    Geoffrey rush is an australian actor known for his versatile performances in both film and theater, including his academy award-winning role...

  • Burt Ward
    Burt Ward

    Burt ward is an american tv actor best known for his role as robin in the 1960s batman television series.

  • Nathalie Baye
    Nathalie Baye

    French actress, who has starred in films such as "day for night," the man who loved women", and "the return of martin guerre.

  • Audrey Fleurot
    Audrey Fleurot

    Audrey fleurot is a french actress known for her roles in popular tv series such as 'spiral' and 'the intouchables'.

  • Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh

    American actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

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


You are 45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 14 days old,

or 2389 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16725 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 06, 1978?

There are 77 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 6th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 06, 1978:

  • Babe Paley

    American socialite and fashion style icon (b. 1915).

  • Renzo Montagna
  • Pietro Montana
  • Denys Page
  • Ambrus Balogh

What famous deaths happened on July 6th?

Famous deaths on July 6th:

  • Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce

    Cameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Buddy Ebsen
    Buddy Ebsen

    Buddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.

  • Roy Rogers
    Roy Rogers

    American entertainer and star cowboy movie star from the 1930s.

  • Robert McNamara
    Robert McNamara

    American business executive, president of a world bank and official in government who was secretary of defense during the bay of pigs war...

  • Evan Hunter
    Evan Hunter

    American novelist (born in 1926).

  • Cameron Mitchell
    Cameron Mitchell

    Dallastown, pennsylvania -- actor (buck high chaparral).

  • Kasey Rogers
    Kasey Rogers

    American actress and author (d. 2006).

  • Gail Patrick
    Gail Patrick

    Actress (my man godfrey), passes away from leukemia at the age of 69.

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

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


Holidays on July 06, 1978:

  • Comoros - Independence Day (1975).
  • Feast day of St Maria Goretti.
  • Lithuania - Statehood Day.
  • Malawi - Independence Day (1964).
  • Malawi - Republic Day (1966).
  • Roman festivals: Ludi Apollinares, games in honour of Apollo (since 208 BC) began today.
  • San Fermin a Spanish Catholic festival centered in Pamplona begins today.
  • Music festival EXIT begins today in Serbian town of Novi Sad.
  • Czech Republic - Jan Hus Day (1415).
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July 06, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 06, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 3rd and July 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shadow Dancing
  2. - Baker Street
  3. - Take A Chance On Me
  4. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  5. - Still The Same

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 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 3rd and July 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - The Smurf Song
  3. - Dancin' In The City
  4. - Substitute
  5. - Airport

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 1978 was Close The Door by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Close The Door
  2. - Stuff Like That
  3. - Runaway Love
  4. - You And I
  5. - Boogie Oogie Oogie

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

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

Foul Play

Foul Play

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Colin Higgins

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Rachel Roberts

Country: United States of America

Revenge of the Pink Panther

Revenge of the Pink Panther

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk, Dyan Cannon

Country: United States of America

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

To Be Twenty

To Be Twenty

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Fernando Di Leo

Starring: Gloria Guida, Lilli Carati, Ray Lovelock, Vincenzo Crocitti

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Heiter bis wolkig

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

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

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

Metropolitan Life by Fran Lebowitz

Metropolitan Life

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Metropolitan Life [Hardcover]

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

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

The Holcroft Covenant by Robert Ludlum

The Holcroft Covenant

By:

The Fourth Reich is on the verge of forming, and the only person who can stop it from arising is about to sign its birth certificates.

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.

The Human Factor by Graham Greene

The Human Factor

By:

Maurice Castle was a top-ranking operative in British secret services during the Cold War. His African wife, Maurice Castle, is his love. She escaped apartheid South Africa together with him.

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

The most popular videogames on July 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.

Adventureland

Adventureland

Platform: TRS-80, Apple II series, Atari 8-bit, TI-99/4A, Commodore PET, Commodore 64, IBM-PC, Commodore VIC-20, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64, Exidy Sorcerer

Genre: Interactive Fiction

Publisher: Adventure International

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

A Game of Concentration

A Game of Concentration

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Concentration

Publisher: Atari

Clowns

Clowns

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Publisher: Commodore

history

Who was the US President on July 06, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 06, 1978?

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

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What is special about July 6th?

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

  • 2019 - Islamist insurgency: isil claims responsibility in wednesday's attack in nangade district, mozambique. seven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Off the coast of galicia in spain, was found the wreckage of u-966, a nazi german submarine. it was lost to enemy fire in november 1943.
  • 2017 - World heritage sites: unesco meets in krakow, poland to discuss concerns regarding the state of machu picchu.

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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 July 1978?

July 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1978 calendar looked like.

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