Monday April 17, 1978: on this day

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

Here's what happened on April 17, 1978:

• Pulitzer prize awarded to carl sagan for dragons of eden
• 63,500,000 shares traded on new york stock exchange (record).
• 82nd boston marathon won by bill rodgers of massachusetts in 2:10:13.
• Mir akbar khyber is assassinated, provoking the saur revolution in afghanistan.

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on April 17, 1978

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Famous people born on April 17, 1978:

• Lindsay Hartley

  American singer and actress.

• Kyo Fujikawa

  A Japanese musician and singer-songwriter who is known for his work with the rock band Dir en grey.

• Harel Levy

  Harel Levy is a former Israeli professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of world No.

• Monika Bergmann-Schmuderer

  German skier.

• Jason White

  Scottish rugby player.

• Bilal Abdul-samad

  Rocker (boys).

• Loukas Louka

  Greek-cypriot footballer.

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

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

• Victoria Beckham

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

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

• 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

  American actress and film producer.

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

• James Last

  German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

• 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

  American film and television actor.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1978?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.

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.

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

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

• Kitty Carlisle

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

• Doris Roberts

  American actress (b. 1925).

• 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

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

• Benjerman Franklin

  Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

• Axiel Márquez

  Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...

• Gabriel García Márquez

  Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...

• 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...

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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)

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. Bee Gees - Night Fever
2. Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You
3. Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You
4. Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally
5. Roberta Flack - 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. Brian & Michael - Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs
2. Showaddywaddy - I Wonder Why
3. Blondie - Denis
4. Suzi Quatro - 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. Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
2. Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You
3. Bootsy's Rubber Band - Bootzilla
4. George Benson - On Broadway
5. Peter Brown With Betty Wright - Dance With Me