Thursday June 08, 1978: on this day

June 08, 1978 was the 159th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 08, 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 June 08, 1978, who was born and died on June 08, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 08, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. You're The One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Grease, directed by Randal Kleiser), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 8th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 08, 1978?


June 08, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 159th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1978 can also be written as 6/8/1978 in the US and as 8/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

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June 08, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1978:

  • 51st national spelling bee: peg mccarthy wins spelling deification
  • Braves draft bob horner #1
  • Nevada jury rules howard hughes mormon will is a forgery

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June 08, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 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 June 8th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 08, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 08, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 June 08, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:58 am and setting at 10:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1978.

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Who was born on June 08, 1978?


Famous people born on June 08, 1978:

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

  • Rafał Brzoska

    Founder and CEO of InPost, a leading provider of automated parcel lockers in Europe.

  • Marlos Viana

    Brazilian mathematician known for his work in dynamical systems and ergodic theory.

  • Tamsyn Lewis

    Tamsyn Lewis is an Australian former track and field athlete who specialized in the 800 meters and 1500 meters.

  • Thorsten Havener

    Thorsten Havener is a German mentalist and illusionist known for his mind-reading and psychological illusion performances.

  • Tamsyn Manou

    Tamsyn Manou is a former Australian netball player who played as a goal shooter and goal attack.

  • Pantelis Kafes

    Pantelis Kafes is a former Greek professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

  • Rafał Stec

    A Polish journalist and television presenter, known for his work on various news and current affairs programs.

  • Jaquelinne Novak

    Jaquelinne Novak is an American poet and author known for her collections of poetry.

  • Tatiana Okupnik

    Polish singer and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the pop rock band Blue Café.

  • Dorin Goian

    Romanian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

  • Jesse Ball

    American author known for his innovative and thought-provoking works.

  • Bill Hader

    Actor.

  • Eun Ji-won

    South korean producer and dancer (sechs kies).

  • Eun Ji Won

    South korean rapper (sechs kies).

  • Thomas Thouroude
  • Cristóbal Lander

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano

    Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Scott Adams
    Scott Adams

    American cartoonist and creator of dilbert, one the most popular syndicated comic strips ever.

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June 08, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 12 days old,

or 2393 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16753 days old,

if you were born on June 08, 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 June 08, 1978?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 08, 1978.

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June 08, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Anthony Bourdain

    Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

  • Cloria Bourdain

    Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

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June 08, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 08, 1978:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1978:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
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June 08, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 08, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 5th and June 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

June 08, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - Shadow Dancing
  3. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  4. - Feels So Good
  5. - Baker Street

June 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

June 08, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  3. - The Boy From New York City
  4. - The Smurf Song
  5. - Miss You

June 08, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

June 08, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  2. - Take Me To The Next Phase
  3. - The Grooveline
  4. - Stay
  5. - Dukey Stick (Part One)

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June 08, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 08, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Grease

Grease

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Randal Kleiser

Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway

Country: United States of America

Jaws 2

Jaws 2

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc

Starring: Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Joseph Mascolo

Country: United States of America

Go Tell the Spartans

Go Tell the Spartans

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ted Post

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Jonathan Goldsmith, Marc Singer

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

The Comeback

The Comeback

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Pete Walker

Starring: Jack Jones, Pamela Stephenson, David Doyle, Bill Owen

June 08, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 08, 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

Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

Release year: 1978

Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

June 08, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 08, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

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"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …

Pulling Your Own Strings by Wayne W. Dyer

Pulling Your Own Strings

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Wayne W. Dyer explains how we can all prevent being victimized by others and start operating from the centre of our power

The Plague Dogs by Richard Adams

The Plague Dogs

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This book will be loved by thousands and even millions of people! "THE BOSTON GLOBEA lyrical tale by Richard Adams, the author of WATERSHIP DOWN. This engrossing tale is a remarkable journey.

Kalki by Gore Vidal

Kalki

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Gore Vidal's metaphysical thriller is about a cult that seeks to end the world.

Stained Glass by William F. Buckley Jr

Stained Glass

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Blackford Oakes is back! Blackford Oakes returns!

June 08, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 08, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gee Bee

Gee Bee

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Gremlin Industries

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

Space Invaders

Space Invaders

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Basketball

Basketball

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit computers

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on June 08, 1978?

On June 08, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 08, 1978?

On June 08, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1978?

On June 08, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 8th?

June 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of June. 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 June 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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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 June 1978?

June 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1978 calendar looked like.

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