Saturday October 07, 1978: on this day

About October 7th, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: LA Dodgers win the pennant
  • Day of the week: October 7th, 1978 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Sharad Kelkar, Toni Braxton
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Kiss You All Over by Exile
  • #1 UK song: Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
  • Popular movie: Autumn Sonata directed by Ingmar Bergman

More about October 7th, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on October 7th, 1978.

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What day of the week was October 07, 1978?


October 07, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 280th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 07, 1978 can also be written as 10/7/1978 in the US and as 7/10/1978 in UK and Europe.

October 07, 1978 in October 1978 calendar

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October 07, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 07, 1978:

  • La dodgers win the pennant
  • ''wranslide'' in new south wales: the wran government is re-elected with an increased majority.
  • Aeroflot flight 1080 crashes after takeoff from koltsovo international airport, killing 38.

October 07, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 07, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 7th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 07, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 07, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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October 07, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 07, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 07, 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 October 07, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:21 pm and setting at 10:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1978.

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Who was born on October 07, 1978?


Famous people born on October 07, 1978:

  • Omar Miller
    Omar Miller

    American producer and actor.

  • Alesha Dixon

    Alesha dixon is a british pop singer known for being a member of the group mis-teeq and for her solo music career.

  • Dametri Ford

    Former professional basketball player who played in the NBA.

  • Alison Balsom

    English trumpet player and educator.

  • Zaheer Khan

    Former Indian cricketer known for his pace bowling skills.

  • Omar Benson Miller

    American actor.

  • Jake Humphrey

    English television presenter.

  • Liu Yang

    Astronaut.

  • Tony Way
  • Joe Armstrong (actor)
  • João Benedito
  • Mario Bermejo
  • Hattie Morahan
  • Troy Ostler
  • Pietro Piro
  • Nathaniel Rateliff
  • Simon Schoch

Whose famous birthday is on October 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 7th:

  • Sharad Kelkar
    Sharad Kelkar

    Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood and television.

  • Toni Braxton
    Toni Braxton

    Toni braxton is an american singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs such as 'un-break my heart' and 'breathe again'.

  • Oliver North
    Oliver North

    American patriot and career marine who was fired in november 1986 from the national security council (nsc).

  • Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn

    Los angeles, california -- actress.

  • Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker

    American character actor.

  • Edison Chen
    Edison Chen

    Hong Kong actor known for his roles in Infernal Affairs and Initial D..

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Nicole Ari Parker
    Nicole Ari Parker

    American actress.

  • Mary Badham
    Mary Badham

    American actress.

  • Aaron Ashmore
    Aaron Ashmore

    Canadian actor.

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October 07, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 7 months old,

or 547 months and 4 days old,

or 2379 weeks

or 16653 days old,

if you were born on October 07, 1978.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 07, 1978?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 07, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 07, 1978.

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October 07, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 07, 1978:

  • Oliviero Serdoz
  • Henry Corbin

What famous deaths happened on October 7th?

Famous deaths on October 7th:

  • Deryck Guyler
    Deryck Guyler

    British actor known for his roles in radio, film, and television.

  • Edgel Allen Poe

    Renowned for his macabre and horror tales.

  • Alegend Poe

    Master of macabre and mystery fiction, famous for 'The Raven' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.

  • Boen Poe

    Renowned American poet known for his macabre and gothic tales.

  • Ovadia Yosef

    Prominent Sephardic rabbi known for his religious writings and leadership.

  • Edgel Poe

    Renowned American writer known for his macabre and gothic tales.

  • Ahnya Politkovskaya

    Ahnya Politkovskaya was a Russian journalist and human rights activist who was known for her critical reporting on the Second Chechen War...

  • Aidenn Poe

    Aidenn Poe was an American writer, poet, and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement, best known for his poetry...

  • Radclyffe Hall

    Radclyffe Hall was a British author best known for her novel 'The Well of Loneliness', which is considered a groundbreaking work in lesbian...

  • Clarence Birdseye

    Clarence Birdseye was an American inventor and businessman who developed a process for deep-freezing food, which led to the creation of the...

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October 07, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 07, 1978:

  • World Cotton Day
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October 07, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 07, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 07, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 07, 1978 was Kiss You All Over by Exile, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 07, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 07, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss You All Over
  2. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  3. - Hot Child In The City
  4. - Don't Look Back
  5. - Summer Nights

October 07, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 07, 1978 was Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 07, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 07, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Summer Nights
  2. - Rasputin
  3. - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
  4. - Lucky Stars
  5. - Sandy

October 07, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 07, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 07, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 07, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Nation Under A Groove
  2. - Got To Get You Into My Life
  3. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
  4. - It Seems To Hang On
  5. - I'm In Love (And I Love The Feeling)

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October 07, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 07, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Autumn Sonata

Autumn Sonata

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Liv Ullmann, Lena Nyman, Halvar Björk

Country: United States of America

Watership Down

Watership Down

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Martin Rosen

Starring: John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson, Michael Graham Cox

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

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

Felicity

Felicity

Release year: 1978

Directed by: John D. Lamond

Starring: Glory Annen, Chris Milne, Joni Flynn, Jody Hanson

October 07, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 07, 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:

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1978

Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong

Country: Japan

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

Taxi

Taxi

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Release year: 1978

October 07, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 07, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cosmic Conflict

Cosmic Conflict

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

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Magnavox / Philips

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

Slot Racers

Slot Racers

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action, Maze

Publisher: Atari

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

A Game of Concentration

A Game of Concentration

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Concentration

Publisher: Atari

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Who was the US President on October 07, 1978?

On October 07, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 07, 1978?

On October 07, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

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What is special about October 7th?

October 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th day of the month of October. 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 October 7th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: officials from afghanistan claim that taliban destroyed highway bridges in maidan wardak province. this cut off traffic between kabul, the capital, and the provinces ghazni zabul, kandahar, and zabul. four provinces were without electricity, while fighting was reported in ghazni province. at least ten afghan police officers were shot to death. in two weeks, parliamentary elections will be held.
  • 2017 - Two saudi nationals were killed and three more injured when a gunman opened fire on the al-salam royal palace, jeddah. security guards shot and killed the gunman. (arab news),
  • 2016 - Insurgency in balochistan - two bombs explode near machh, pakistan killing at least six and injuring nineteen more.

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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 October 1978?

October 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1978 calendar looked like.

Saturday October 7, 1978