Thursday June 15, 1978: on this day
June 15, 1978 was the 166th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is June 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 June 15, 1978, who was born and died on June 15, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 15, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 15th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 15, 1978?
- June 15, 1978: What happened on that day?
- June 15, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 15, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 15, 1978?
- June 15, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 15, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- June 15, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 15, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- June 15, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 15, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 15, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 15, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 15, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 15, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on June 15, 1978?
What day of the week was June 15, 1978?
June 15, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 166th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 15, 1978 can also be written as 6/15/1978 in the US and as 15/6/1978 in UK and Europe.
June 15, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 15, 1978:
- Belgian government resigns
- Soyuz 29 carries two cosmonauts to salyut 6; they stay 139 days.
- King hussein of jordan marries jordanian-american lisa halaby, who takes the name queen noor.
- Cricketer ian botham becomes the first man in the history of the game to score a century and take 8 wickets in 1 inning of a test match.
- ''garfield'', which eventually becomes the world's most widely syndicated comic strip, makes its debut.
June 15, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 15, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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June 15, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 15, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 15, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 02:19 am.
The previous full moon was on May 22, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1978.
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Get your map!Who was born on June 15, 1978?
Famous people born on June 15, 1978:
- Lynkin Payne
Lynkin Payne is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Linkin Park.
- Timberlee West
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Sebastyan Szary
Co-founder of Brainly, an online learning platform.
- Dhanush Bhaskar
Renowned for his work on black holes and dark matter.
- Janei Maynard
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Kilan Ashad-Bishop
Renowned for discoveries in exoplanet research.
- Taima Majid
Renowned astronomer known for groundbreaking research on black holes.
- Kenniel M. Yeung
Bestselling author known for his captivating mystery novels.
- Naylee Nagda
Renowned neuroscientist known for groundbreaking research in brain disorders.
- Tajee Ray
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Nameer Galal
Known for contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Tymika Goodman
Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.
- Bruk Ayele
Renowned biologist known for groundbreaking research in genetics.
- Leili Mortazavi
Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and molecular biology.
- Latysha Williams
Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.
- Cherrise Shen
Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.
- Aala El-Khani
Renowned author known for her impactful storytelling.
- Loui Eid
Renowned author known for his captivating storytelling.
- Timoth Sée
Prominent politician known for his advocacy work.
- Anyi Dong
Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in materials science.
Whose famous birthday is on June 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 15th:
- Ice Cube
Ice cube is an american rapper, actor, and filmmaker known for his influential role in the rap group n.w.
- Courteney Cox
Courteney cox is an american actress best known for her role as monica geller on the popular tv show friends.
- Neil Patrick Harris
Neil patrick harris is an american actor, comedian, and magician, best known for his roles in how i met your mother and doogie howser, m.d.
- Johnny Hallyday
French singer, the french elvis.
- Helen Hunt
American actress best known for her role in the tv series "mad about you" (1992-1999).
- Guy Bedos
He is a comedian and actor from france.
- Demis Roussos
After being a member and performing artist of aphrodite's child (prog rock band that also included vangelis), he had a string international...
- James Belushi
James belushi is an american actor known for his roles in movies suchjson as 'about last night.
- Leah Remini
Leah remini is an american actress known for her role in the tv show 'the king of queens' and for her activism against the church of...
June 15, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 10 months old,
or 550 months and 9 days old,
or 2392 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16750 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 15, 1978?
There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 15, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 15, 1978.
June 15, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 15, 1978:
- Loveah Wilkins
Loveah Wilkins was a dedicated philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations and devoted her life to helping the...
- Shoichi Oka
Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.
- Nelson Poynter
Nelson Poynter was a journalist and publisher known for his work in transforming the St. Petersburg Times into a respected newspaper.
- Anton Roosjen
At 83, politician/ncrv-chairman, died.
- Michele Santacroce
What famous deaths happened on June 15th?
Famous deaths on June 15th:
- Casey Kasem
American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.
- Glenda Jackson
British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...
- Jacques Bergerac
France -- actor (gigi, les girls, thunder in sun).
- Hume Cronyn
Canadian-american actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2003).
- Steve Cochran
American actor.
- Victor French
American actor and director (highway to heaven), has died at 54 from cancer (b. 1934).
- Janit Singh
Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Yolandra Lopez
Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Juwana Brown
Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.
- Delorese Hawkins
Bestselling novelist whose gripping stories captivated readers worldwide.
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June 15, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 15, 1978:
- Commemoration of Evelyn Underhill (Anglican mystic and poet)
- Roman Catholic Church ? Feast of Saint Germaine Cousin, patron of shepherdesses and of victims of child abuse
- Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican churches: Corpus Christi (moveable feast, 2006)
- Malawi's Freedom Day
- Commemoration of William Adams (Miura Anjin ????) a man shipwrecked in Japan in the 1600s, and whom James Clavell's "Shogun" was based upon
- Flag Day in Denmark
- Roman Empire ? ninth and final day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta
Observances on June 15, 1978:
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Saints celebrated on June 15, 1978:
- Saint Vitus' Day ? Vitus Diena held in medieval Latvia
June 15, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 15, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.
June 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
- John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
- Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
- Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
June 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 15, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.
June 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Darts - The Boy From New York City
- Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
June 15, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.
June 15, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
- The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
- Heatwave - The Grooveline
- George Duke - Dukey Stick (Part One)
- Linda Clifford - Runaway Love
June 15, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 15, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
June 15, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
June 15, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 15, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
June 15, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 15, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on June 15, 1978?
On June 15, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 15, 1978?
On June 15, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 15, 1978?
On June 15, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about June 15th?
June 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of June. 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 June 15th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: yemeni-based houthi forces launch drone strikes against jizan regional airport in yemen and abha international airport, saudi arabia. a spokesperson for the saudi arabian-led coalition claims that a houthi drone was shot down in close proximity to abha, saudi arabia.
- 2018 - War in north-west pakistan: on june 13, the afghan ministry of defense reported that mullah fazlullah (emir of pakistani taliban) was killed in kunar by a drone strike.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: at least 34 people were killed in airstrikes by the syrian government on rebel-held areas of aleppo.
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 June 1978?
June 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.