Saturday February 11, 1978: on this day

February 11, 1978 was the 42nd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 11, 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 February 11, 1978, who was born and died on February 11, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 11, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Coming Home, directed by Hal Ashby), 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 February 11th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 11, 1978?


February 11, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1978 can also be written as 2/11/1978 in the US and as 11/2/1978 in UK and Europe.

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February 11, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 11, 1978:

  • 16 unification church couples wed in new york city
  • 25th hat trick in new york islanders' history-denis potvin.
  • Eoka organization disbands in cyprus.
  • Censorship: the people's republic of china lifts a ban on works by aristotle, william shakespeare and charles dickens.
  • Pacific western airlines flight 314 crashes at the cranbrook/canadian rockies international airport in cranbrook, british columbia, canada with 42 deaths and seven survivors.

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February 11, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 11, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 11, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 11th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 11, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 11, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 11, 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 February 11, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 10:12 pm.

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

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Who was born on February 11, 1978?


Famous people born on February 11, 1978:

  • Brandey Norwood

    American singer and actress, known for her role in the sitcom 'Moesha' and her successful music career.

  • Magda Gomes
  • Marieta Orozco
  • Hugues Renson

Whose famous birthday is on February 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 11th:

  • Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston

    American actress best known for her role as rachel, the sexy waitress in the television comedy "friends," which debuted in 1994.

  • Rajat Kapoor
    Rajat Kapoor

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Bollywood films.

  • Damian Lewis
    Damian Lewis

    Damian Lewis is an English actor known for his roles in television series such as 'Homeland' and 'Billions'.

  • Leslie Nielsen
    Leslie Nielsen

    Canadian-american actor and tv star who, by 1989, had acted in 39 films and nearly 1,500 tv shows.

  • Natalie Dormer
    Natalie Dormer

    Natalie dormer is a british actress known for her roles in game of thrones and the tudors.

  • Sarah Palin
    Sarah Palin

    American politician and republican candidate to be the us vice president in 2008.

  • Kelly Rowland
    Kelly Rowland

    American singer (destiny's child).

  • Sheryl Crow
    Sheryl Crow

    American singer, songwriter, and musician.

  • Brandy Norwood
    Brandy Norwood

    American entertainer and recording artist brandy, also known by bran'nu.

  • Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds

    American actor and virile leading man in films of the 1960s and 1970s.

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February 11, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 13 days old,

or 2410 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16874 days old,

if you were born on February 11, 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 February 11, 1978?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 11th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 11, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 11, 1978.

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February 11, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 11, 1978:

  • Harry Martinson

    Swedish novelist, essayist, and poet, nobel prize laureate (b. 1904).

  • James Bryant Conant

    American chemist and academic (b. 1893).

What famous deaths happened on February 11th?

Famous deaths on February 11th:

  • Sylvia Plath
    Sylvia Plath

    American novelist and poet, known for her beautiful poetry and autobiographical novel, "aeuroethe bell jar", which was published in 1963.

  • Roger Hanin
    Roger Hanin

    French actor and film director.

  • Eleanor Powell
    Eleanor Powell

    American tap dancer glenn ford's wife, and tap dancer herself, is killed by cancer at the age of 69.

  • William Conrad
    William Conrad

    American actor, cannon, dies from a heart attack at the age of 73.

  • George O'Hanlon
    George O'Hanlon

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1989).

  • Alice Babs
    Alice Babs

    Swedish singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Witney Houston

    Witney Houston was an American singer, actress, and model, widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful entertainers of all...

  • Alecxander McQueen

    Alecxander McQueen was a British fashion designer who was known for his avant-garde designs and runway shows.

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February 11, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 11, 1978:

  • World Day of the Sick.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes.
  • National Foundation Day in Japan (See Holidays of Japan.)
  • National Youth Day in Cameroon.
  • Professor Leets' Day in the United States.
  • National Inventors' Day in the United States.

Observances on February 11, 1978:

  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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February 11, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 11, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 6th and February 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 11, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stayin' Alive
  2. - Short People
  3. - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
  4. - We Are The Champions
  5. - Just The Way You Are

February 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 11, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 11, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Take A Chance On Me
  2. - Figaro
  3. - If I Had Words
  4. - Come Back My Love
  5. - Uptown Top Ranking

February 11, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 11, 1978 was Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 11, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
  2. - Always And Forever
  3. - Too Hot Ta Trot
  4. - Our Love
  5. - Jack And Jill

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February 11, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 11, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Hal Ashby

Starring: Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, Bruce Dern, Penelope Milford

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

Nero veneziano

Nero veneziano

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ugo Liberatore

Starring: Renato Cestiè, Rena Niehaus, Yorgo Voyagis, Fabio Gamma

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

Blue Collar

Blue Collar

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto, Ed Begley Jr.

February 11, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 11, 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 Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

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

February 11, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 11, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

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Inner Skiing by W. Timothy Gallwey and Robert Kriegel

Inner Skiing

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Daniel Martin by John Fowles

Daniel Martin

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The Second Ring Of Power by Carlos Castaneda

The Second Ring Of Power

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February 11, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 11, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Starfleet Orion

Starfleet Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Space Invaders

Space Invaders

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Slot Racers

Slot Racers

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action, Maze

Publisher: Atari

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Who was the US President on February 11, 1978?

On February 11, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 11, 1978?

On February 11, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 11, 1978?

On February 11, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 11th?

February 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of February. 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 February 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Libyan crisis (2011-present). the libyan tobruk government now has complete control over el sharara, the largest oilfield of libya after it was taken by the libyan national army. local tribesmen took over the oilfield that was previously under the control of tripoli's government of national accord in december 2018.
  • 2018 - Saratov airlines flight 703 - an antonov an-148 of saratov airlines, with 71 passengers on board, crashes shortly after take-off at domodedovo airport in moscow, russia. according to tass, an emergency source stated that 65 passengers and six crew members died.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: at least seven people are killed by a suicide bomber outside a bank at lashkargah.

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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 February 1978?

February 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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