Saturday June 17, 1978: on this day

June 17, 1978 was the 168th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is June 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 June 17, 1978, who was born and died on June 17, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 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 17th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 17, 1978?


June 17, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 168th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1978 can also be written as 6/17/1978 in the US and as 17/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

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June 17, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1978:

  • Cheeseburger in paradise by jimmy buffett peaks at #32
  • Ron guidry sets new york yankees' record with 18 strike-outs.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th 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 17, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 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 June 17th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on June 17, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:52 pm and setting at 03:38 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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Who was born on June 17, 1978?


Famous people born on June 17, 1978:

  • Channin Liu

    Contributed significantly to quantum mechanics.

  • Meshawn Diaz

    Known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Benicia Nguyen

    Pioneering research in quantum mechanics.

  • Iyania Wang

    Known for her contributions to quantum mechanics and particle physics.

  • Rayvn Nguyen

    Contributed to the development of quantum computing.

  • Kaian Lee

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist specializing in environmental reporting.

  • Arelie Dufour

    Contributed significantly to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Nozomi Kasuga

    Popular J-pop singer and member of the girl group AKB48.

  • Seraya Bouazizi

    Prominent figure in Tunisian politics.

  • Taichi Nakamura

    Astrophysicist specializing in black hole research and cosmology.

  • Raji Patel

    Known for blending traditional and modern music styles.

  • Bassy Okonkwo

    Respected astronomer specializing in planetary science.

  • Leeon Kim

    Notable for advancements in materials science.

  • Isabelle Delobel

    French skater olivier schoenfelder won the gold medal at 2008 world championship and the gold at 2007 european championship.

  • Kumiko Aso

    Japanese actress.

  • Leviticus Diaz

    Astronomer known for discoveries in exoplanet research.

  • Addy Brennan

    Experienced editor overseeing a renowned news publication.

  • Aline Hernandez

    Astronomer specializing in the study of exoplanets.

  • Myles McCaulskey

    Co-founder of a leading tech startup in the cybersecurity industry.

  • Iven Moss

    Veteran journalist with a career spanning over two decades, specializing in political commentary.

Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:

  • Newt Gingrich
    Newt Gingrich

    American politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick Lamar

    Kendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.

  • K.J. Apa
    K.J. Apa

    New Zealand actor known for his role as Archie Andrews in the teen drama series Riverdale.

  • Bresha Webb
    Bresha Webb

    Bresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.

  • Beth Moore
    Beth Moore

    Beth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.

  • Barry Manilow
    Barry Manilow

    American singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.

  • Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear

    American actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.

  • Joe Piscopo
    Joe Piscopo

    American actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...

  • Peter Lupus
    Peter Lupus

    American actor and bodybuilder.

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


You are 45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 12 days old,

or 2388 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16722 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 17, 1978?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 17, 1978:

  • Carlo Del Re
  • Robert Williams
  • Piero Poletto

What famous deaths happened on June 17th?

Famous deaths on June 17th:

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Kate Smith
    Kate Smith

    American singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).

  • Pamela Britton
    Pamela Britton

    Actress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.

  • John Murray
    John Murray

    Canadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).

  • Jaquese Williams

    Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.

  • Aulden Smith

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.

  • Cevyn Thomas

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Elysian Stone

    Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.

  • Lamarco Smith

    Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.

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


Holidays on June 17, 1978:

  • St. Albert Chmielowski.
  • National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
  • Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.

Observances on June 17, 1978:

  • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
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June 17, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 17, 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:

  1. - Shadow Dancing
  2. - You're The One That I Want
  3. - Baker Street
  4. - It's A Heartache
  5. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 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 17, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 17, 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:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  3. - The Boy From New York City
  4. - The Smurf Song
  5. - Miss You

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 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 17, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 17, 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:

  1. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  2. - Take Me To The Next Phase
  3. - The Grooveline
  4. - Dukey Stick (Part One)
  5. - Runaway Love

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

The most popular movies on June 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

Grease

Grease

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Randal Kleiser

Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway

Country: United States of America

Jaws 2

Jaws 2

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc

Starring: Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Joseph Mascolo

Country: United States of America

Go Tell the Spartans

Go Tell the Spartans

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ted Post

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Jonathan Goldsmith, Marc Singer

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Heiter bis wolkig

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

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

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

The bestselling books on June 17, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Stranger Is Watching by Mary Higgins Clark

A Stranger Is Watching

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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.

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.

Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer

Looking Out For Number One

By:

Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.

The Plague Dogs by Richard Adams

The Plague Dogs

By:

This book will be loved by thousands and even millions of people! "THE BOSTON GLOBEA lyrical tale by Richard Adams, the author of WATERSHIP DOWN. This engrossing tale is a remarkable journey.

The Women'S Room by Marilyn French

The Women'S Room

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The bestseller of twenty-one million copies is now available again for a new generation. First published in 1977, The Women's Room was an original novel that explored the inner lives and experiences of women.

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

The most popular videogames on June 17, 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.

Fire Truck

Fire Truck

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

The Cottage

The Cottage

Platform: Oden, IBM PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Scandinavian PC Systems

Basketball

Basketball

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit computers

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: Atari

A Game of Concentration

A Game of Concentration

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Concentration

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on June 17, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 17, 1978?

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

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What is special about June 17th?

June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.

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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 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.

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Saturday June 17, 1978