Friday March 17, 1978: on this day
March 17, 1978 was the 76th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.
Is March 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 March 17, 1978, who was born and died on March 17, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 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. All Creatures Great And Small) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 17, 1978?
- March 17, 1978: What happened on that day?
- March 17, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 17, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 17, 1978?
- March 17, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 17, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- March 17, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 17, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- March 17, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 17, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 17, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 17, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 17, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on March 17, 1978?
What day of the week was March 17, 1978?
March 17, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 76th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 17, 1978 can also be written as 3/17/1978 in the US and as 17/3/1978 in UK and Europe.
March 17, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 17, 1978:
- Amoco cadiz tanker spills 1.6 mil gallons of oil off french coast
- The oil tanker ''amoco cadiz'' runs aground on the coast of brittany.
- Zulfikar ali bhutto, prime minister of pakistan, is sentenced to death by hanging for ordering the assassination of a political opponent.
- California jam ii is held at the ontario motor speedway in ontario, california, attracting more than 300,000 fans.
March 17, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th 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 17, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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March 17, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 17, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:40 am and setting at 02:15 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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Get your map!Who was born on March 17, 1978?
Famous people born on March 17, 1978:
- Sarit Hadad
An Israeli singer and songwriter who has released several successful albums.
- Danilyn Mendoza
Investigative reporter known for breaking major stories on corporate fraud and environmental scandals.
- Apurva Asrani
Indian screenwriter known for his work in Bollywood films.
- Ivalene Jones
Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Eldoris Nguyen
Innovative painter known for her abstract and thought-provoking artworks.
- Earnestene Barnes
Captures raw emotions through black and white photography.
- Royetta Harris
Captures stunning landscapes and portraits with a unique perspective.
- Lyndle Schmitz
Specialized in marine biology.
- Jeremiah Owens
Jeremiah Owens is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.
- Delton Jones
Chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
- Mason Chen
Chemist recognized for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
- Clarita Velasquez
Award-winning photographer known for capturing raw emotions in her portraits.
- Zachery Kouwe
American journalist.
- Jason Burns
American publisher and author.
- Brooke Burns
Actress.
- Sophie Hunter
Director.
- Adam Jennings
British actor, producer, and director.
- Saša Stanišić
Bosnian-german author.
- Pilar Rubio
- Mário Correia
Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:
- Gary Sinise
Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...
- John Boyega
John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.
- Olesya Rulin
American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.
- Kurt Russell
An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.
- Rob Lowe
American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.
- Rudolf Nureyev
Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).
- Patti Hansen
Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...
- Lesley-Anne Down
British actress.
- Clare Grogan
In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".
- Justin Hawkins
English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).
March 17, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 1 month old,
or 553 months and 10 days old,
or 2406 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16843 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 17, 1978?
There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 17, 1978.
March 17, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 17, 1978:
- Carlo Martini
- Sally Phipps
- Malvina Reynolds
- Giacomo Violardo
- Walt Stanky
- Giulio Bobbio
- Semën Abramovič Furman
- Eddie Aikau
- Jacques Forestier
- Raoul Motoret
What famous deaths happened on March 17th?
Famous deaths on March 17th:
- Helen Hayes
American actress, who started on stage at age five.
- Mai Zetterling
Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.
- Michael Gough
Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).
- Rosetta LeNoire
Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.
- Merritt Butrick
Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.
- Bob Papenbrook
American voice actor (born 1955).
- Klayten Brown
Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.
- Phinley Chapman
Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.
- Graylynn Jones
Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.
- Azalyn Khan
Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.
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March 17, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 17, 1978:
- Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
- Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
- St. Agricola
- St. Joseph of Arimathea
- Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
- Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
- Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day
Saints celebrated on March 17, 1978:
- Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
March 17, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 17, 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 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.
March 17, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 17, 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:
- Bee Gees - Night Fever
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Samantha Sang - Emotion
- Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally
- Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
March 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.
March 17, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 17, 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:
- Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights
- Abba - Take A Chance On Me
- Blondie - Denis
- Darts - Come Back My Love
- Rose Royce - Wishing On A Star
March 17, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.
March 17, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 17, 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:
- Parliament - Flashlight
- Bootsy's Rubber Band - Bootzilla
- Enchantment - It's You That I Need
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You
March 17, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 17, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
March 17, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
March 17, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 17, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
March 17, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 17, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on March 17, 1978?
On March 17, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1978?
On March 17, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 17, 1978?
On March 17, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about March 17th?
March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
- 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),
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.