Tuesday August 15, 1978: on this day
August 15, 1978 was the 227th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 15, 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 August 15, 1978, who was born and died on August 15, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Three Times A Lady by Commodores), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), TV series (e.g. Ausgerissen! Was Nun?) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 1978?
- August 15, 1978: What happened on that day?
- August 15, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 1978?
- August 15, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 15, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 15, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1978?
What day of the week was August 15, 1978?
August 15, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 1978 can also be written as 8/15/1978 in the US and as 15/8/1978 in UK and Europe.
August 15, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 15, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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August 15, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 03:55 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 15, 1978?
Famous people born on August 15, 1978:
- Armany Abdel-Aziz
Armany Abdel-Aziz is an Algerian journalist and news anchor who has worked for several prominent media outlets in North Africa.
- Sangeeta Ghosh
Sangeeta Ghosh is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bengali and Hindi films and television shows.
- Camala Patel
Camala Patel is an Indian-American entrepreneur who founded a successful technology startup.
- Kerri Walsh
American beach volleyball player.
- Lilia Podkopayeva
Ukrainian gymnast.
- Kenyatta Walker
Kenyatta Walker was an American football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League.
- Jennie Eisenhower
American family, first child of julie nixon (and her husband david eisenhower), 9 lbs 8 oz.
- Tim Foreman
American bass player (switchfoot).
- Kerrie Walsh Jennings
American beach volleyball player, multiple Olympic gold medalist.
- Adel Tawil
German-born singer, egyptian-tunisian heritage.
- Waleed Aly
Australian journalist and television host.
- Stavros Tziortziopoulos
Greek footballer.
- Kerri Jennings
American volleyball player.
- Masatoshi Matsuo
- Yoo Kyoung-youl
Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:
- Jennifer Lawrence
Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.
- Ben Affleck
American actor.
- Debra Messing
Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.
- Anthony Anderson
Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.
- Nino Ferrer
Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.
- Julia Child
American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
- Stieg Larsson
Swedish journalist and writer.
- Mike Connors
Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
- Zeljko Ivanek
Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).
- Wendy Hiller
England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
August 15, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 8 months old,
or 548 months and 9 days old,
or 2384 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16689 days old,
if you were born on August 15, 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 August 15, 1978?
There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1978.
August 15, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 1978:
- Harrison Kerr
Composer dies at age 80.
- Viggo Brun
- Leo Lemešić
- Ivan Vladimirovič Tjulenev
- Fulco di Verdura
- Mike Novak
What famous deaths happened on August 15th?
Famous deaths on August 15th:
- Jan Kiepura
Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").
- August Schellenberg
Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.
- Paul Lukas
Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.
- Lavante Dubois
Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.
- Mckenleigh Avery
Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.
- Lancer Sharma
Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
- Jyron Fitzgerald
Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.
- Elfida Vargas
Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.
- Rahi Masoom Reza
Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.
- Severus Levy
Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
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August 15, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 15, 1978:
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
- Acadie ? National Day
- Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
- India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
- Korea ? Liberation Day
- Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
- Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
August 15, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Frankie Valli - Grease
- Donna Summer - Last Dance
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
- Foreigner - Hot Blooded
August 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Clout - Substitute
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Darts - It's Raining
August 15, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Rick James - You And I
- Foxy - Get Off
- ConFunkShun - Shake And Dance
August 15, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 15, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 15, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:
August 15, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 15, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 15, 1978?
On August 15, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1978?
On August 15, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
What is special about August 15th?
August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. 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 August 15th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
- 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.
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 August 1978?
August 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.