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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 13, 1978?
- December 13, 1978: What happened on that day?
- December 13, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 13, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 13, 1978?
- December 13, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 13, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 13, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 13, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 13, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 13, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 13, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 13, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 13, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on December 13, 1978?
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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December 13, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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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
American singer-songwriter.
- 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
Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.
- Steve Buscemi
Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.
- Dick Van Dyke
Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
- Laurence Leboeuf
Canadian actress.
- Tony Curran
Scottish actor.
- Jim Davidson
English comedian, a cheeky cockney.
- Herman Cain
American political activist and businessman.
- 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.
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
Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
- Heather Angel
Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).
- Kathy Staff
British actress (born 1928).
- 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.
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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.
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:
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Chic - Le Freak
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Gino Vannelli - I Just Wanna Stop
- Billy Joel - 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:
- Boney M - Mary's Boy Child
- Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- The Village People - YMCA
- The Barron Knights - A Taste Of Aggro
- The Bee Gees - 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:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.