Monday June 12, 1978: on this day

June 12, 1978 was the 163rd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is June 12, 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 12, 1978, who was born and died on June 12, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 12, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), 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 12th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 12, 1978?


June 12, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1978 can also be written as 6/12/1978 in the US and as 12/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

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June 12, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 12, 1978:

June 12, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 12, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th 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 12, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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June 12, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 12, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 12, 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 12, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:39 am and setting at 12:44 am.

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 12, 1978?


Famous people born on June 12, 1978:

  • Yumiko Shaku
    Yumiko Shaku

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Remee Patterson

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Tikesha Wallace

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Semya Ayad

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Nazari Jafari

    Nazari Jafari is an Iranian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Digikala, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the Middle East.

  • Shanikka Blackburn

    Renowned astronomer known for her research on black holes.

  • Idrissa Haidara

    Renowned Malian author known for his impactful novels.

  • Jeriko Neumann

    Jeriko Neumann is a German entrepreneur and the co-founder of the successful e-commerce platform Zalando.

  • Illyria Patton

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Freddi Eliassen

    Co-founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Lachrisha Spivey

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Nyrie Roos

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Timica Harris

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Jamillia Blake

    Renowned for her research on black holes and dark matter.

  • Casten Thomsen

    Casten Thomsen is a Danish entrepreneur who founded the successful e-commerce company Zalando.

  • Laurelin Shimizu

    Renowned for her work on exoplanets and planetary systems.

  • Yugan Yoon

    Renowned for his vibrant abstract art pieces.

  • Rhealynn Misseghers

    Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.

  • Nattaly Bonakdar

    Renowned for her research in marine biology.

  • Airica Kocher

    Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.

Whose famous birthday is on June 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 12th:

  • Shia LaBeouf
    Shia LaBeouf

    Shia labeouf is an american actor known for his roles in the transformers franchise and the disney channel series even stevens.

  • Jim Nabors
    Jim Nabors

    Jim nabors was an american actor and singer best known for his role as gomer pyle on the andy griffith show and gomer pyle, u.s.

  • Mario Casas
    Mario Casas

    Mario casas is a spanish tv actor known for his roles in popular spanish tv series and films.

  • Kendra Wilkinson
    Kendra Wilkinson

    American tv personality and glamour model.

  • Dave Franco
    Dave Franco

    Dave franco is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 21 jump street and now you see me.

  • Abbey Lee
    Abbey Lee

    Abbey lee is an australian model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in films such as mad max: fury road and...

  • Florence Guérin
    Florence Guérin

    French actress florence nicolas (also known as florence nicolas) was a star in both film and television roles from 1980 to 2008.

  • Timothy Busfield
    Timothy Busfield

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Paula Marshall
    Paula Marshall

    Rockville, maryland -- actress.

  • Tim DeKay
    Tim DeKay

    American producer and director of actor.

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June 12, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 7 days old,

or 2388 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16717 days old,

if you were born on June 12, 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 12, 1978?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 12, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 12, 1978.

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June 12, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 12, 1978:

  • Guo Moruo

    Chinese historian, author, and poet (b. 1892).

  • Georg Siimenson

    Estonian footballer (d. 1978).

  • Guō Mòruò
  • Léon Lommel

What famous deaths happened on June 12th?

Famous deaths on June 12th:

  • Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck

    He was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Sylvia Miles
    Sylvia Miles

    Nyc, new york -- actress ("midnight cowboy", "farewell my lovely").

  • Lou Monte
    Lou Monte

    New jersey, united states -- singer ("peppino the italian mouse").

  • Treat Williams
    Treat Williams

    American author and actor.

  • Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone

    American actor known for his role as Doc Adams on the TV series Gunsmoke.

  • Jimmy Dorsey
    Jimmy Dorsey

    Shenandoah (pennsylvania) -- orchestra leader (stage show).

  • Elynore Ostrom

    First woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economics.

  • Rodel Dagum

    Prominent statistician known for work in time series analysis.

  • Nicole Brown Simpson

    Former wife of O.J.

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June 12, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 12, 1978:

  • Blessed Ternan, bishop, confessor [ GTZ: Scotland]
  • Blessed John of Sahagun, hermit, confessor
  • Roman Empire ? sixth day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta
  • Philippines ? Araw ng Kalayaan (Independence Day) 1898
  • Russian Federation ? Russia Day (Independence Day) 1990
  • United Kingdom ? Trooping the Colour (Military celebration of the monarch's official birthday held in London on the second Saturday of June)
  • Brazil ? Dia dos Namorados (Lover's Day; similar to St. Valentine's)
  • Blessed Eskill, bishop, martyr [ GTZ: Scandinavia]
  • Blessed Guido (died 1250)
  • Blessed Onuphrius, monk

Saints celebrated on June 12, 1978:

  • Saints Basilides, Quirinus, Nabor and Nazarius (and Celsus), martyrs
  • Saint Pharaildis, virgin [GTZ: Artois]
  • Saint Ursinus, bishop of Bourges, confessor (Translation day) [GTZ: Rouen]
  • Saint Leo III died 816
  • Saint Odulf of Oirschot died 865
  • Saints Nabor and Nazarius, martyrs [GTZ: St. Avold]
  • Saint Rufus, bishop, martyr [WTS (Bruges)]
  • Saint Cunera [HCC]
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June 12, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 12, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 12, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

June 12, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 12, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shadow Dancing
  2. - You're The One That I Want
  3. - Baker Street
  4. - It's A Heartache
  5. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

June 12, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

June 12, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 12, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. 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 12, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

June 12, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 12, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 12th and June 18th. 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. - Dukey Stick (Part One)
  5. - Runaway Love

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June 12, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 12, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

June 12, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 12, 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 12, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 12, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

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"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

The Human Factor by Graham Greene

The Human Factor

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Maurice Castle was a top-ranking operative in British secret services during the Cold War. His African wife, Maurice Castle, is his love. She escaped apartheid South Africa together with him.

The Women'S Room by Marilyn French

The Women'S Room

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The bestseller of twenty-one million copies is now available again for a new generation. First published in 1977, The Women's Room was an original novel that explored the inner lives and experiences of women.

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 …

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 …

June 12, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 12, 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

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Alto Trek

Alto Trek

Platform: Xerox Alto

Genre: Space simulation/Real-time strategy/Action

Space Invaders

Space Invaders

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Fixed shooter

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Who was the US President on June 12, 1978?

On June 12, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 12, 1978?

On June 12, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 12, 1978?

On June 12, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 12th?

June 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Attack on abha international airport: a ballistic missile fired from houthi forces struck the abha international airport's arrivals hall in saudi arabia. 26 people were injured.
  • 2018 - Conflicts between indo-pakistani and pakistani forces, india-pakistan relations. india claims that four soldiers were killed when pakistan fired shots at kashmir.
  • 2017 - 2017 earthquakes: a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes the aegean sea, leading to one death. plomari, greece: many homes were destroyed and others collapsed.

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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.

Monday June 12, 1978