Wednesday March 15, 1978: on this day

March 15, 1978 was the 74th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 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 March 15, 1978, who was born and died on March 15, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 15, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Night Fever 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 March 15th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 15, 1978?


March 15, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 74th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1978 can also be written as 3/15/1978 in the US and as 15/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

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March 15, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 15, 1978:

  • Somalia and ethiopia signed a truce to end the ethiopian-somali war.

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March 15, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 15, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 15, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on March 15th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 15, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 15, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:07 am and setting at 12:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

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Who was born on March 15, 1978?


Famous people born on March 15, 1978:

  • Anthonella Perez

    Anthonella Perez is a renowned Spanish actress who has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and television series.

  • Athleen Rose

    Renowned for her work in genetic engineering and biodiversity conservation.

  • Tomothy Jordan

    Co-founder of a popular tech startup.

  • Meghin Chu

    Meghin Chu is a Chinese-American businesswoman and the CEO of a leading technology company.

  • Sajad Al-Faraji

    Successful entrepreneur in the Middle East region.

  • Terrisha Nguyen

    Pioneering work in developing sustainable materials.

  • Emrah Gönültaş

    Turkish politician serving as a Member of Parliament.

  • Josearmando Gonzalez

    Talented guitarist and songwriter in a popular rock band.

  • Brittony Emerson

    Brittony Emerson is a celebrated biographer whose insightful and well-researched works have shed new light on the lives of historical...

  • Steve Cray

    Innovative developer in the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Riaz Virani

    Successful entrepreneur with ventures in various industries.

  • Karne Larsen

    Talented photographer known for capturing stunning landscapes and portraits.

  • Jamarien Washington

    Jamarien Washington is an American politician who has served in various elected positions.

  • Alga Kondratova

    Documentary photographer capturing raw emotions and societal issues.

  • Jazzy Rae

    Jazzy Rae is a celebrated playwright whose works have been widely performed.

  • Haila Al-Harthy

    Investigative reporter known for exposing corruption and advocating for press freedom.

  • Celisse Archer

    Renowned poet celebrated for her evocative verses.

  • Eissa Al-Haddad

    Successful Bahraini entrepreneur known for his innovative ventures.

  • Bazil Karbowski

    Notable physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.

  • Beyonca Benson

    Beyonca Benson is a Canadian entrepreneur and investor who has founded several technology startups and venture capital firms.

Whose famous birthday is on March 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 15th:

  • Alia Bhatt
    Alia Bhatt

    Alia bhatt is a prominent indian movie actress known for her versatile acting skills and successful career in bollywood.

  • Eva Longoria
    Eva Longoria

    Eva Longoria is an American actress, producer, director, activist and businesswoman who is known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on the...

  • Bret Michaels
    Bret Michaels

    Bret michaels is a rock singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band poison and for his solo career.

  • Kellan Lutz
    Kellan Lutz

    Kellan lutz is an american actor and model known for his role as emmett cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Young Buck
    Young Buck

    Young buck is an american rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group g-unit and for his solo career.

  • Judd Hirsch
    Judd Hirsch

    American actor.

  • Joaquim de Almeida
    Joaquim de Almeida

    Portuguese-american actor.

  • Zarah Leander
    Zarah Leander

    Swedish actress and singer leander.

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Sean Biggerstaff
    Sean Biggerstaff

    Sean biggerstaff is a scottish actor known for his role as oliver wood in the harry potter film series.

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March 15, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 3 days old,

or 2405 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16836 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 15, 1978?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 15, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 15, 1978.

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March 15, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 15, 1978:

  • Jerzy Hryniewski
  • Bobby McKean
  • Francis Rennell Rodd
  • Marguerite Radideau

What famous deaths happened on March 15th?

Famous deaths on March 15th:

  • Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern

    American actress who made her film debut in 1929.

  • Ron Silver
    Ron Silver

    American actor, director, and political activist (d. 2009).

  • Thora Hird
    Thora Hird

    She was an english actress who first made frequent appearances in films before she rose to fame in comedy television.

  • Sally Forrest
    Sally Forrest

    American actress and dancer (b. 1928).

  • Gail Davis
    Gail Davis

    American singer and actress.

  • Sylvia Anderson
    Sylvia Anderson

    English voice actress and television and film producer (b. 1927).

  • Thiana Garcia

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

  • Aldyn Khan

    Distinguished politician known for his advocacy for social justice and equality.

  • Yariela Martinez

    Bestselling author known for her impactful novels that touched the hearts of many.

  • Malaisha Kumar

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 15th

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March 15, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 15, 1978:

  • International Day Against Police Brutality
  • Turkey buzzards return to Hinckley, Ohio.
  • Blessed Arnicus of Averbode
  • For corporations in the United States that use the calendar year as their fiscal year, the date on which the corporation must file its corporate income tax return
  • Constitution Day in Belarus
  • National holiday in Hungary celebrating the 1848 Revolution. (See also Public holidays in Hungary)
  • World Consumer Rights Day [2]
  • In Japan, Hounen Matsuri
  • In the Roman calendar, the Ides of March.

Observances on March 15, 1978:

  • International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Saints celebrated on March 15, 1978:

  • Saint Clemens Maria Hofbauer (died 1820)
  • Saint Lucretia
  • Saint Luise of Marillac
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March 15, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 15, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 13th and March 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Night Fever
  2. - Stayin' Alive
  3. - Emotion
  4. - Lay Down Sally
  5. - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water

March 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wuthering Heights
  2. - Take A Chance On Me
  3. - Denis
  4. - Come Back My Love
  5. - Wishing On A Star

March 15, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 15, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Flashlight
  2. - Bootzilla
  3. - It's You That I Need
  4. - Stayin' Alive
  5. - The Closer I Get To You

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March 15, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 15, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ecce bombo

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

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

What's Up Superdoc!

What's Up Superdoc!

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Derek Ford

Starring: Christopher Mitchell, Julia Goodman, Harry H. Corbett, Bill Pertwee

House Calls

House Calls

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Zieff

Starring: Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney, Richard Benjamin

Casey's Shadow

Casey's Shadow

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Walter Matthau, Alexis Smith, Robert Webber, Murray Hamilton

March 15, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

All Creatures Great and Small

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 Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

March 15, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 15, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Scruples by Judith Krantz

Scruples

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Scruples is the first novel to make publishing history. It's widely regarded as the best novel ever about the extravagant lifestyle of the Beverly Hills boutique owner and its employees.

On Photography by Susan Sontag

On Photography

By:

On Photography was awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism.

Designing Your Face by Way Bandy

Designing Your Face

By:

The Illustrated Guide to Cosmetics Use: Designing Your Face

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

By:

"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.

All Things Wise And Wonderful by James Herriot

All Things Wise And Wonderful

By:

James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.

March 15, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 15, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Ship

Star Ship

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)

Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

3-D Docking Mission

3-D Docking Mission

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Programma International The Elektrik Keyboard

history

Who was the US President on March 15, 1978?

On March 15, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 15, 1978?

On March 15, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 15, 1978?

On March 15, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 15th?

March 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of March. 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 March 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two attacks on christchurch mosques, new zealand, resulted in at least 50 deaths and many more injuries.
  • 2018 - Economy of the united states. after accumulating us$20billion in debt, iheartmedia (the largest u.s. broadcaster), files for chapter 11 bankruptcy. (cnn]southern grocers announces plans to file for bankruptcy, and close 94 of their locations.
  • 2017 - Israeli authorities shot into a car while it was ramming at a bus shelter at gush etzion junction, west bank. since october 2015, 13 palestinians and three israelis were killed. fatima jibrin taqatqa (16) had lost control of her car. the teenager is now in critical condition. (jewish press),

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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 March 1978?

March 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1978 calendar looked like.

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