Saturday March 11, 1978: on this day

March 11, 1978 was the 70th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 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 March 11, 1978, who was born and died on March 11, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 11, 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 11th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 11, 1978?


March 11, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 70th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1978 can also be written as 3/11/1978 in the US and as 11/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

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March 11, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 11, 1978:

  • Terrorists attack mail truck at tel aviv, israel; 45 killed.
  • Coastal road massacre: at least 37 are killed and more than 70 are wounded when al fatah hijack an israeli bus, prompting israel's operation litani.
  • Coastal road massacre: palestinian terrorists kill 34 israelis.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th 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 11, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 11, 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 March 11th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on March 11, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 11, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 07:36 am and setting at 09:57 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 11, 1978?


Famous people born on March 11, 1978:

  • Didier Drogba

    At age 34, he is an ivorian footballer who plays for shanghai shenhua.

  • Dary Lussier

    Dary Lussier is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter.

  • Felma Martinez

    Innovative playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Andres Velencoso

    Andres velencoso is a spanish model known for his work with top fashion brands such as chanel and louis vuitton.

  • Christopher Rice

    American writer.

  • Dirk Ahlborn

    Co-founder and CEO of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, a company working on developing a high-speed transportation system.

  • Albert Luque

    Spanish footballer.

  • Paulo Musse

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Hayko Cepkin

    Turkish singer-songwriter.

  • Scott Calderwood

    English-scottish manager and footballer.

  • Christopher Khayman Lee
  • Ha Jung-woo

Whose famous birthday is on March 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 11th:

  • Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard

    Terrence howard is an american actor known for his roles in films such as hustle & flow and iron man.

  • Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and stunt performer.

  • Thora Birch
    Thora Birch

    American actress.

  • Anton Yelchin
    Anton Yelchin

    Anton yelchin was a russian-american actor known for his roles in star trek and alpha dog.

  • Alex Kingston
    Alex Kingston

    Alex kingston is an english actress known for her role as river song in the tv series doctor who.

  • Sam Donaldson
    Sam Donaldson

    American television newscaster, anchor, reporter, and anchor.

  • Sandra Milo
    Sandra Milo

    Tunisian-italian actress.

  • Jeffrey Nordling
    Jeffrey Nordling

    American actor.

  • Peter Berg
    Peter Berg

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Cheryl Lynn
    Cheryl Lynn

    American singer-songwriter.

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


You are 46 years and 17 days old,

or 552 months and 17 days old,

or 2402 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16819 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 11, 1978?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 11th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 11, 1978:

  • Wyman Briggs

    Wyman Briggs was a prominent figure in politics during his time.

  • Sofia Vembo

    The greek female singer, also known as the "singstress of victory" (born 1910).

  • Claude Francois

    French singer (born 1939).

What famous deaths happened on March 11th?

Famous deaths on March 11th:

  • Betty Hutton
    Betty Hutton

    Battle creek, michigan -- actress (greatest show on earth).

  • Geraldine Farrar
    Geraldine Farrar

    American singer, with an operatic voice and a strong lyric soprano.

  • Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (ben casey and matt lincoln, firehouse).

  • Alyxander Fleming

    Scottish bacteriologist who discovered the antibiotic properties of penicillin, a milestone in the history of medicine.

  • Ithiel de Sola Pool

    Renowned political scientist and entrepreneur.

  • Sherburne Burnham

    Known for his discovery of numerous double stars.

  • Eveleigh Nash

    Renowned British author known for her novels and poetry.

  • Lokelani Kauanoe

    Hawaiian activist and politician known for her advocacy for Native Hawaiian rights.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 11th

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


Holidays on March 11, 1978:

  • Zambia - Youth Day.
  • Blessed Auria
  • Lesotho - Moshoeshoe Day.
  • Lithuania - Reestablishment of Lithuania's Independence.
  • United States - Johnny Appleseed Day, 311 Day
  • Blessed John Righi

Saints celebrated on March 11, 1978:

  • Saint Rosina
  • Saint Alberta
  • Saint Vindician
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March 11, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 1978 was (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 11, 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 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 11, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 11, 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 11, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 11, 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 11, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 11, 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 11, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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 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 11, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Beggarman, Thief by Irwin Shaw

Beggarman, Thief

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Wesley is haunted by the murder of his father and begins a strange, deeply personal quest. He falls in love with Gretchen, who finds new challenges and opportunities.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

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

The Black Marble by Joseph Wambaugh

The Black Marble

By:

He is a damned fine cop. A homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson.38 bottle and a vodka can.

Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer

Looking Out For Number One

By:

Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.

Scruples by Judith Krantz

Scruples

By:

Scruples is the first novel to make publishing history. It's widely regarded as the best novel ever about the extravagant lifestyle of the Beverly Hills boutique owner and its employees.

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

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

Casino

Casino

Platform: Atari 2600 Microsoft Windows Xbox Playstation 2

Fire Truck

Fire Truck

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Frogs

Frogs

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action / Platform

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

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Who was the US President on March 11, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 11, 1978?

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

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What is special about March 11th?

March 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Battle of baghuz fawqani: international military intervention against isil. us-backed syrian forces resume offensive on baghuz, the last enclave under isil control in syria.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone hola made landfall in new zealand.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 40 people are killed, most of them shia iraqi pilgrims. more than 100 were injured in twin bombings in damascus' bab al-saghir.

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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.

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