Wednesday March 08, 1978: on this day

March 08, 1978 was the 67th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 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 March 08, 1978, who was born and died on March 08, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. House Calls, directed by Howard Zieff), 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 March 8th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 08, 1978?


March 08, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 67th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1978 can also be written as 3/8/1978 in the US and as 8/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

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March 08, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 1978:

  • The first radio episode of the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy, by douglas adams, is transmitted on bbc radio 4.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on March 8th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:52 am and setting at 06:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

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Who was born on March 08, 1978?


Famous people born on March 08, 1978:

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Bridney Williams

    Bridney Williams is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has exposed numerous government and corporate scandals.

  • Xuri Zhang

    Xuri Zhang is the founder and CEO of the Chinese e-commerce company JD.

  • Jaliel Nguyen

    Jaliel Nguyen is a leading researcher in the field of renewable energy, known for their groundbreaking contributions to the development of...

  • Izzabell Moreno

    Izzabell Moreno is a celebrated Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer.

  • Jode Wilkins

    Jode Wilkins is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and successfully exited multiple startups in the e-commerce and fintech sectors.

  • Analya Nguyen

    Analya Nguyen is a celebrated artist known for her unique and innovative approach to painting and sculpture.

  • Kataleyah Hernandez

    Kataleyah Hernandez is a celebrated artist known for her vibrant and thought-provoking paintings that explore themes of cultural identity...

  • Siddalee Sharma

    Siddalee Sharma is a renowned physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Delan Choi

    Delan Choi is a successful entrepreneur who founded a popular e-commerce platform.

  • Raford Nguyen

    Raford Nguyen is the founder and CEO of a successful e-commerce company that has disrupted the industry.

  • Swannie Patel

    Swannie Patel is an entrepreneur who founded a successful e-commerce business that operates globally.

  • Wilba Sharma

    Wilba Sharma is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and sold several successful startups in the e-commerce and fintech sectors.

  • Garrell Nguyen

    Garrell Nguyen is an accomplished astronomer known for her research on exoplanets and the evolution of stellar systems.

  • Roshanna Pearson

    Roshanna Pearson is an acclaimed investigative journalist known for her hard-hitting exposés on corruption and social injustice.

  • Jamas Patel

    Jamas Patel is an entrepreneur who founded a successful e-commerce business that has expanded globally.

  • Meliana Christensen

    Meliana Christensen is a Danish fashion designer who has gained international recognition for her innovative and sustainable designs.

  • Rivan Kaplan

    Rivan Kaplan is an Israeli entrepreneur and the co-founder of Wix.

  • Elliet Wexler

    Elliet Wexler is the founder and CEO of the online beauty and wellness company Glossier.

  • Adelheid Eichhorn

    Adelheid Eichhorn is a German entrepreneur who founded a successful technology startup.

Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Kwame Kwei-Armah
    Kwame Kwei-Armah

    Kwame Kwei-Armah is a British playwright, director, and actor who has written numerous plays and served as the artistic director of the...

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

  • Jeffrey Eugenides
    Jeffrey Eugenides

    American academic and author.

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


You are 46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 18 days old,

or 2407 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16851 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 08, 1978?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 08, 1978:

  • Tibor Serly

    Hungarian composer and music teacher who is known for his orchestral and chamber works.

  • Bertha Ragan Tickey

    Bertha Ragan Tickey was a pioneering American professional golfer.

  • Jacques Grello

What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Joanny Berlioz

    Joanny Berlioz was a French composer, conductor, and music critic who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Romantic era...

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

  • Yittel Feinstein

    Renowned Yiddish theater actress known for her powerful performances.

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


Holidays on March 08, 1978:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 1978:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 1978:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa
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March 08, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 08, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 6th and March 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1978 was (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
  2. - Night Fever
  3. - Sometimes When We Touch
  4. - Emotion
  5. - Lay Down Sally

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wuthering Heights
  2. - Take A Chance On Me
  3. - Denis
  4. - Come Back My Love
  5. - Wishing On A Star

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Flashlight
  2. - It's You That I Need
  3. - Bootzilla
  4. - Stayin' Alive
  5. - Always And Forever

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

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

House Calls

House Calls

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Zieff

Starring: Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney, Richard Benjamin

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

Casey's Shadow

Casey's Shadow

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Walter Matthau, Alexis Smith, Robert Webber, Murray Hamilton

The Big Sleep

The Big Sleep

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, Richard Boone, Candy Clark

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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

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

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

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

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

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A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin

Delta Of Venus

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A collection of exotic and richly written erotica from Anais Nin, the mistress of erotica writing in Delta of Venus. Anais Nin creates a magical, lush world where her characters have the most universal of needs and the best of …

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 …

Dreams Die First by Harold Robbins

Dreams Die First

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"Robbins eroticized commerce and, at the time, commercialized erotica. He dashing into an rich new market for dirty novels." --The New Yorker. "Robbins' dialog is moving... His people have the warmth

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

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

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

The most popular videogames on March 08, 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

Dynasty (video game)

Dynasty (video game)

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Space Invaders

Space Invaders

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Fixed shooter

The Cottage

The Cottage

Platform: Oden, IBM PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Scandinavian PC Systems

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Who was the US President on March 08, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 08, 1978?

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

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What is special about March 8th?

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

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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 March 1978?

March 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1978 calendar looked like.

Wednesday March 8, 1978