Wednesday December 13, 1978: on this day

December 13, 1978 was the 347th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 13, 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 December 13, 1978, who was born and died on December 13, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil), movies (e.g. Invasion of the Body Snatchers, directed by Philip Kaufman), TV series (e.g. A Woman Called Moses) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 13, 1978?


December 13, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 347th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1978 can also be written as 12/13/1978 in the US and as 13/12/1978 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1978 in December 1978 calendar

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December 13, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 13, 1978:

  • Susan b anthony dollar, 1st us coin to honor a woman, issued

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December 13, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 13, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 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 December 13th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 13, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 13, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 December 13, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:18 pm and setting at 06:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1978.

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Who was born on December 13, 1978?


Famous people born on December 13, 1978:

  • Bee Jay Penn

    Former UFC Lightweight and Welterweight Champion.

  • Cameron Douglas

    American actor.

  • Ryo Kawakita

    Japanese guitarist and singer (maximum the hormone).

  • Olav Bjortomt

    English quiz player.

  • Kaspars Kambala

    Latvian basketball player.

  • BJ Penn

    American mixed martial artist and wrestler.

  • Okan Yalabık

    Turkish actor.

  • Gbenga Akinnagbe

    Actor.

  • Rhys Thomas

    Actor.

  • Guillaume Carcaud
  • Oleksandr Melaščenko
  • Fabio Di Bella
  • Bianca Vescan
  • Tote King

Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

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December 13, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 6 days old,

or 2366 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16564 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 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 December 13, 1978?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 13, 1978.

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December 13, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 1978:

  • Sostenes Behn

    Brazilian journalist known for his contributions to literature and journalism.

  • Marrian Breland

    Known for her work in behaviorism and animal training.

  • Bill Gorman

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Vasili Kandinsky

    Vasili Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist, and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art.

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

  • Nicholas Roerich

    Russian aristocrat; artist, philosopher and archaeologist.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 13th

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December 13, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 1978:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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December 13, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1978 was You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 13, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
  2. - Le Freak
  3. - Too Much Heaven
  4. - I Just Wanna Stop
  5. - My Life

December 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1978 was Mary's Boy Child by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 13, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mary's Boy Child
  2. - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  3. - YMCA
  4. - A Taste Of Aggro
  5. - Too Much Heaven

December 13, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 13, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Le Freak
  2. - Got To Be Real
  3. - I'm Every Woman
  4. - September
  5. - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

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December 13, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Philip Kaufman

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright

Country: United States of America

Starcrash

Starcrash

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer, David Hasselhoff

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

California Suite

California Suite

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Herbert Ross

Starring: Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine

Brass Target

Brass Target

Release year: 1978

Directed by: John Hough

Starring: Sophia Loren, John Cassavetes, Max von Sydow, George Kennedy

December 13, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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:

A Woman Called Moses

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1978

Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong

Country: Japan

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

December 13, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 13, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

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Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.

Wifey by Judy Blume

Wifey

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With over four million copies sold, Wifey by Judy Blume is a hilarious and moving story about a woman who gives up her traditional wifely duties to pursue her wildest fantasies. She also learns a lot.

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 …

In Search Of History by Theodore H. White

In Search Of History

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Thursday The Rabbi Walked Out by Harry Kemelman

Thursday The Rabbi Walked Out

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Rabbi Small must defend his congregation from false accusations in this New York Times bestseller Barnard's Crossing. Massachusetts is flourishing after a vicious anti-Semite was murdered.

December 13, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 13, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynasty (video game)

Dynasty (video game)

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

A Game of Concentration

A Game of Concentration

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Concentration

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on December 13, 1978?

On December 13, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1978?

On December 13, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 1978?

On December 13, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of December. 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 December 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

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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 December 1978?

December 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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