Monday April 17, 1978: on this day

April 17, 1978 was the 107th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1978, who was born and died on April 17, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 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. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 1978?


April 17, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 107th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1978 can also be written as 4/17/1978 in the US and as 17/4/1978 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1978 in April 1978 calendar

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April 17, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 1978:

  • Pulitzer prize awarded to carl sagan for dragons of eden
  • Browse newspapers headlines from April 17, 1978
  • 82nd boston marathon won by bill rodgers of massachusetts in 2:10:13.
  • Mir akbar khyber is assassinated, provoking the saur revolution in afghanistan.

April 17, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 17, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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April 17, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 01:06 pm and setting at 02:40 am.

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

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Who was born on April 17, 1978?


Famous people born on April 17, 1978:

  • Lindsay Hartley
    Lindsay Hartley

    American singer and actress.

  • Jason White

    Scottish rugby player.

  • Monika Bergmann-Schmuderer

    German skier.

  • Bilal Abdul-samad

    Rocker (boys).

  • Loukas Louka

    Greek-cypriot footballer.

  • Hannu Manninen
  • Maylana Martin
  • Arild Sundgot
  • Monika Bergmann
  • Satoshi Yamaguchi
  • Anna Wielebnowska
  • Juan Castillo
  • Bjørn Dahl
  • Felipe Reinaldo da Silva
  • Henry Lapczyk
  • Pedro Piedra

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 2 days old,

or 2396 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16773 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1978?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1978.

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April 17, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 1978:

  • Greco Casadesus

    French pianist and composer known for his contributions to classical music.

  • Giovanni Andrea Borromeo d'Adda
  • Roberto Burini
  • Mir Akbar Khyber
  • Luigina Sinapi
  • Ewald Balser
  • Floren Delbene

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    Colombian novelist and Nobel laureate known for his magical realism style.

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Ellakate Jones

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

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April 17, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 1978:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 1978:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 17, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Night Fever
  2. - If I Can't Have You
  3. - Can't Smile Without You
  4. - Lay Down Sally
  5. - The Closer I Get To You

April 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1978 was Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs by Brian & Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 17, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs
  2. - I Wonder Why
  3. - Denis
  4. - If You Can't Give Me Love

April 17, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 17, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  2. - The Closer I Get To You
  3. - Bootzilla
  4. - On Broadway
  5. - Dance With Me

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April 17, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 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

F.I.S.T

F.I.S.T

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon

Country: United States of America

Besharam

Besharam

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Deven Verma

Starring: Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Bindu, Helen

Boarding School

Boarding School

Release year: 1978

Directed by: André Farwagi

Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Gerry Sundquist, Stefano D'Amato, Gabriele Blum

April 17, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

Release year: 1978

Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Vega$

Vega$

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

April 17, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 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.

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

By:

A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

The Black Marble by Joseph Wambaugh

The Black Marble

By:

He is a damned fine cop. A homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson.38 bottle and a vodka can.

A Stranger Is Watching by Mary Higgins Clark

A Stranger Is Watching

By:

Ronald Thompson is aware that he didn't kill Nina Peterson... but the state of Connecticut will soon take his life after proving him guilty through due process of law.

The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson

The Amityville Horror

By:

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.

April 17, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gee Bee

Gee Bee

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Gremlin Industries

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

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

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Space Invaders

Space Invaders

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Basketball

Basketball

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit computers

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: Atari

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Who was the US President on April 17, 1978?

On April 17, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1978?

On April 17, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 1978?

On April 17, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 April 1978?

April 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1978 calendar looked like.

Monday April 17, 1978