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February 13, 1978 was the 44th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is February 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 February 13, 1978, who was born and died on February 13, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 13, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), 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 13th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 13, 1978?
- February 13, 1978: What happened on that day?
- February 13, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 13, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 13, 1978?
- February 13, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 13, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- February 13, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 13, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- February 13, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 13, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 13, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 13, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 13, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 13, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on February 13, 1978?
What day of the week was February 13, 1978?
February 13, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 44th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 13, 1978 can also be written as 2/13/1978 in the US and as 13/2/1978 in UK and Europe.
February 13, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 13, 1978:
- Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
- Hilton bombing: a bomb explodes in a refuse truck outside the hilton hotel in sydney, australia, killing two refuse collectors and a policeman.
February 13, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th 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 13, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 13th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 13, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 13, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 13, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:14 am and setting at 12:11 am.
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 13, 1978?
Famous people born on February 13, 1978:
- Philippe Jaroussky
Philippe jaroussky is a french countertenor known for his performances of baroque music and his exceptional vocal range.
- Mini Anden
Mini anden is a swedish actress and model known for her work in the fashion industry and for appearing in movies such as 'the mechanic' and...
- Niklas Bäckström
Finnish player in ice hockey.
- Hamish Glencross
Scottish guitarist (my dying bride).
- Edsilia Rombley
- Rita Kuti-Kis
- Süleyman Küçük
- Tess Mattisson
- Cory Murphy
- Tanja Nijmeijer
- Koen Schockaert
- Warley Silva dos Santos
- Daniëlle de Bruijn
- Beatrice Mautino
- Stephan Ebn
- Darío Figueroa
Whose famous birthday is on February 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 13th:
![Robbie Williams]()
Robbie WilliamsBritish singer, songwriter and entertainer.
![Kasumi Arimura]()
Kasumi ArimuraJapanese actress known for her roles in various films and TV dramas.
![Peter Tork]()
Peter TorkPeter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.
![Kim Novak]()
Kim NovakAmerican actress who made her debut in 1954's "pushover.
![Henry Rollins]()
Henry RollinsAmerican comedian, actor, and musician (black flag).
![Stockard Channing]()
Stockard ChanningStockard channing is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as grease and the west wing.
![Jerry Springer]()
Jerry SpringerThe jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.
![Oliver Reed]()
Oliver ReedBritish actor.
![George Segal]()
George SegalAmerican stage and film actor who was nominated for an oscar in 1966 for his role as "who's afraid of virginia woolf".
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February 13, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 2 months old,
or 554 months and 11 days old,
or 2410 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16872 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 13, 1978?
There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 13th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 13, 1978.
February 13, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 13, 1978:
- Enrico Benassi
- Willi Domgraf-Fassbaender
- Umberto Massola
- Pietro Caloi
- Angelo Davoli
- Robert Durrer
What famous deaths happened on February 13th?
Famous deaths on February 13th:
![David Janssen]()
David JanssenAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Martin Balsam]()
Martin BalsamAmerican actor on stage since 1935.
![Lily Pons]()
Lily PonsFrench-american opera singer and coloratura, who started her voice study at 21.
![Mae Marsh]()
Mae MarshAmerican actress who started in silent film and continued acting until her retirement in 1967.
![Marian Nixon]()
Marian NixonActress dr bull, swepstakes, dies from cancer at 78.
- Richard Wagner
German poet and composer who was controversially fascinating and a genius in the european artistic scene.
- Mariano José de Larra
A prominent Spanish writer and journalist of the Romantic period, known for his satirical articles criticizing Spanish society.
- Raphael Sabatini
Raphael Sabatini was an Italian-English writer known for his historical adventure novels, including 'Scaramouche' and 'Captain Blood'.
- Ramal Lal
Renowned Indian author known for his literary works in Hindi.
- Antonin Scalia
American jurist and the first italian-american supreme court justice, scalia was appointed by president reagan to replace retiring supreme...
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February 13, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 13, 1978:
- World Radio Day
February 13, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 13, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 13, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
February 13, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
- Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are
- Queen - We Are The Champions
- Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch
February 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 13, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
February 13, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Take A Chance On Me
- Brotherhood Of Man - Figaro
- Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keely - If I Had Words
- Darts - Come Back My Love
- Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
February 13, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 13, 1978 was Too Hot Ta Trot by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
February 13, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
- Heatwave - Always And Forever
- Stargard - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
- Enchantment - It's You That I Need
- Natalie Cole - Our Love
February 13, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 13, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Bye Bye Monkey
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Marco Ferreri
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Marcello Mastroianni, James Coco, Geraldine Fitzgerald
Blue Movie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
Coming Home
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Hal Ashby
Starring: Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, Bruce Dern, Penelope Milford
Country: United States of America
Nero veneziano
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Ugo Liberatore
Starring: Renato Cestiè, Rena Niehaus, Yorgo Voyagis, Fabio Gamma
Country: Italy
February 13, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
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
Release year: 1977
Directed by: James Allen Bradley
The Professionals
Release year: 1977
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
February 13, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 13, 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
"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.
Coming Into The Country
By: John McPhee
The unforgettable story of Alaska and Alaskans is "Coming into the Country". It's a rich tapestry with vivid characters, observed landscapes and descriptive narrative. The three main segments deal with the following:
Dreams Die First
By: Harold Robbins
"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
The Amityville Horror
By: Jay Anson
The Lutz family moved into their new Long Island home in suburban Long Island in December 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that Ronald DeFeo had murdered his brothers and parents one year prior.
The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady
By: Edith Holden
This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.
February 13, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 13, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Ship
Astro Battle
MUD1
Sargon
Clowns
Who was the US President on February 13, 1978?
On February 13, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 13, 1978?
On February 13, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 13, 1978?
On February 13, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 13th?
February 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 khash-zahedan suicide attack: a suicide bombing attack in southeastern iran kills at least 27 iranian revolutionary guards. jaish ul-adl militants claim responsibility for the attack.
- 2018 - United airlines flight 1175, which was flying to honolulu, from san francisco, lands safely at honolulu international airport in hawaii after pilots request an emergency landing due to a lost engine cowling.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: 2017 lahore suicide attack: a bomb exploded at a lahore protest rally, punjab. at least 13 people were killed, including six police officers. jamaat-ul-ahrar, a pakistani taliban splinter organization claims responsibility.
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.
