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About January 14th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: January 15 ampndash The body of former U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda, following his death from cancer.
- Day of the week: January 14th, 1978 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Slick Rick, LL Cool J
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Baby Come Back by Player
- #1 UK song: Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings
- Popular movie: Ecce bombo directed by Nanni Moretti
More about January 14th, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on January 14th, 1978.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 14, 1978?
- January 14, 1978: What happened on that day?
- January 14, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 14, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 14, 1978?
- January 14, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 14, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- January 14, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 14, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- January 14, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 14, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 14, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 14, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 14, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 14, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on January 14, 1978?
What day of the week was January 14, 1978?
January 14, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 14th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 14, 1978 can also be written as 1/14/1978 in the US and as 14/1/1978 in UK and Europe.
January 14, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 14, 1978:
- January 15 ampndash the body of former u.s. vice president hubert humphrey lies in state in the capitol rotunda, following his death from cancer.
January 14, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 14, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 14, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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January 14, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 14, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 14, 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 January 14, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:35 am and setting at 11:27 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1978.
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Who was born on January 14, 1978?
Famous people born on January 14, 1978:
![Kuno Becker]()
Kuno BeckerKuno becker is a mexican actor known for his roles in telenovelas and the film goal! he gained international recognition for his portrayal...
- Angalina Grimaldi
Angalina Grimaldi is the Princess of Monaco, known for her philanthropic work and advocacy for various causes.
- Shawn Crawford
American sprinter.
- Just Blaze
American hip hop producer.
- Costi Ionita
World music singer.
- Blake Ritson
- Tim Don
- Marija Kalmykova
- J. J. Shobha
- Silvija Talaja
- Ricardo Manuel Fernandes
- Abdelaziz Ahanfouf
- Oscar Fabián Ibarra
- Vladimir Antipov
Whose famous birthday is on January 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 14th:
![Slick Rick]()
Slick RickSlick rick, born on january 14, 1965, is a british-american rapper known for his storytelling abilities and influential contributions to...
![LL Cool J]()
LL Cool JLl cool j is an american rapper and actor known for pioneering hip-hop music and starring in tv shows like ncis: los angeles.
![Grant Gustin]()
Grant GustinGrant gustin is a tv actor best known for his role as barry allen/the flash in the tv series the flash.
![Dave Grohl]()
Dave GrohlAmerican drummer, who replaced chad channing as drummer for nirvana.
![Jason Bateman]()
Jason BatemanAmerican actor who appeared in four tv series including "silver spoons", 1984 and "it's your move", 1984.
![Emily Watson]()
Emily WatsonActress (breaking the waves boxer).
![Holland Taylor]()
Holland TaylorHolland taylor is a renowned tv actress known for her roles in shows like two and a half men and the practice.
![Angela Lindvall]()
Angela LindvallAngela lindvall is a well-known american model who has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and walked the runway for top...
![Guy Williams]()
Guy WilliamsActor zorro, lost in space, dies in argentina at the age of 65.
![Steven Soderbergh]()
Steven SoderberghAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
January 14, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 3 months old,
or 555 months and 18 days old,
or 2415 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16910 days old,
if you were born on January 14, 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 January 14, 1978?
There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 14th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 14, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 14, 1978.
January 14, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 14, 1978:
- Kurt Gödel
Kurt Gödel was an Austrian logician, mathematician, and philosopher who is best known for his incompleteness theorems.
- Blossom Rock
Blossom Rock was an American actress known for her role as Grandmama on the TV show The Addams Family.
- Harold Abrahams
English sprinter, lawyer, and journalist (b. 1899).
- Robert Heger
German composer and conductor (born 1886).
What famous deaths happened on January 14th?
Famous deaths on January 14th:
![Alan Rickman]()
Alan RickmanAlan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.
![Shelley Winters]()
Shelley WintersAmerican actress who won oscars for "the diary of anne frank," 1959, and "a patch of blue," 65.
![Jeanette MacDonald]()
Jeanette MacDonaldRenowned singer and actress in Hollywood musicals.
![Donna Reed]()
Donna ReedAmerican actor, most well-known for her tv series, "the donna reed show," as well as several movies, including the christmas movie, "it's a...
![Conrad Bain]()
Conrad BainCanadian-american actor, who was a soldier in the canadian army during ww ii.
![Hari Rhodes]()
Hari RhodesAmerican actor.
![Esther Ralston]()
Esther RalstonAmerican actress of silent screen fame.
![Jetta Goudal]()
Jetta GoudalJetta Goudal was a French-born American actress known for her roles in silent films.
![Humphrey Bogart]()
Humphrey BogartAmerican actor (b. 1899).
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January 14, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 14, 1978:
- Day of St. Basil the Great in Eastern Orthodoxy, January 1 on the Julian Calendar.
- Feast of Divina Pastora, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
- Makar Sankranti in India. The event is marked by flying kites. Also Pongal in South India.
- New Year's Day in Eastern Orthodoxy, see Julian Calendar.
- Festum Asinorum, medieval burlesque festival celebrating the Flight into Egypt.
January 14, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 14, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 9th and January 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 14, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
January 14, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 14, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Player - Baby Come Back
- Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
- Dolly Parton - Here You Come Again
- Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)
- L.T.D. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
January 14, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 14, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
January 14, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 14, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
- Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
- Donna Summer - Love's Unkind
- The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - Floral Dance
- Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
January 14, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 14, 1978 was Ffun by ConFunkShun, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
January 14, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 14, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- ConFunkShun - Ffun
- Natalie Cole - Our Love
- Rose Royce - Ooh Boy
- George Duke - Reach For It
- War - Galaxy
January 14, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 14, 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
Vishwanath
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Subhash Ghai
Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Pran, Prem Nath
Blue Movie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
Coma
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Michael Crichton
Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley
Country: United States of America
Get Out Your Handkerchiefs
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Bertrand Blier
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Carole Laure, Patrick Dewaere, Michel Serrault
January 14, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 14, 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
January 14, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 14, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
In The National Interest
By: Marvin Kalb and Ted Koppel
This is a fast-paced, first-rate diplomatic thriller that packs the authenticity and intrigue only veteran journalists and writers such as Ted Koppel and Marvin Kalb could offer.
Delta Of Venus
By: Anais Nin
A collection of exotic and richly written erotica from Anais Nin, the mistress of erotica writing in Delta of Venus. Anais Nin creates a magical, lush world where her characters have the most universal of needs and the best of …
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:
Essays Of E.B. White
By: E.B. White
This classic collection is by one of the most important essayists of all time.
January 14, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 14, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gee Bee
Dynasty (video game)
Phasor Zap
Sargon
Sky Diver
Who was the US President on January 14, 1978?
On January 14, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 14, 1978?
On January 14, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 14, 1978?
On January 14, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 14th?
January 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of January. 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 January 14th, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: four suicide bombers kill and more than 100 are injured in a car bombing attack in kabul.
- 2018 - Tunnel warfare by the palestinians in the gaza strip, blockade of the gaza strip. the israel defense forces reported that the tunnel was completely destroyed by hamas beneath the kerem shalom border. before its jets bombed gaza's tunnel opening, israel closed the crossing. the crossing is still closed. (ynetnews),
- 2017 - Battle of mosul (2016-17). iraqi forces seize parts of mosul university, along with several areas along the tigris river, from islamic state militants. (al jazeera),
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 January 1978?
January 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
