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About December 18th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: Dominica joins the United Nations.
- Day of the week: December 18th, 1978 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Brad Pitt, Christina Aguilera
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Le Freak by Chic
- #1 UK song: Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings
- Popular movie: Ecce bombo directed by Nanni Moretti
More about December 18th, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on December 18th, 1978.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 18, 1978?
- December 18, 1978: What happened on that day?
- December 18, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 18, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 18, 1978?
- December 18, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 18, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 18, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 18, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 18, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 18, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 18, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 18, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 18, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on December 18, 1978?
What day of the week was December 18, 1978?
December 18, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 18, 1978 can also be written as 12/18/1978 in the US and as 18/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
December 18, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 18, 1978:
- Dominica joins the united nations.
December 18, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 18, 1978: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- New England Patriots - Miami Dolphins : 3 - 23
December 18, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 18, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 18th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 18, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 18, 1978 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:33 pm and setting at 10:24 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.
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Who was born on December 18, 1978?
Famous people born on December 18, 1978:
![Katie Holmes]()
Katie HolmesAmerican actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.
![Riteish Deshmukh]()
Riteish DeshmukhActor.
- Blyss Novak
Blyss Novak is a talented actress known for her roles in critically acclaimed independent films.
- Josh Dallas
American actor.
- Murphy Lee
Hip-hop artist known for his hit single 'Shake Ya Tailfeather'.
- Ali Curtis
American soccer player.
- Daniel Cleary
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Funky Kato
Japanese singer-songwriter (funky monkey babys).
- Manny Pacquiao
Athlete.
- Sarah MacLean
Author.
- Naomi Lang
American ice dancer.
- Naomi Lang in Arcata
California; dance skater (and peter tchernyshev).
- Gloria Velez
- Lindsay Armaou
- Lindy Rama
- Maria Alfonsa Sella
- Xandee
- Kōji Ezumi
Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:
![Brad Pitt]()
Brad PittAmerican actor and sex icon.
![Christina Aguilera]()
Christina AguileraAmerican singer, songwriter, actress.
![Steven Spielberg]()
Steven SpielbergAmerican film producer and director.
![Keith Richards]()
Keith RichardsBritish musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.
![Gladys Cooper]()
Gladys CooperGladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.
![Ray Liotta]()
Ray LiottaAmerican actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.
![Alejandro Sanz]()
Alejandro SanzWorld music singer.
![Trish Stratus]()
Trish StratusCanadian professional wrestler.
![Betty Grable]()
Betty GrableAmerican actress, singer, and dancer.
![Bridgit Mendler]()
Bridgit MendlerAmerican singer and actress.
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 18th
December 18, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 4 months old,
or 544 months and 23 days old,
or 2368 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16581 days old,
if you were born on December 18, 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 December 18, 1978?
There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 18, 1978.
December 18, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 18, 1978:
- Harold Lasswell
- Sergio Méndez
- Angelo Oliviero
- Aleksandr Aleksandrovič Archangel'skij
What famous deaths happened on December 18th?
Famous deaths on December 18th:
![Robert Bresson]()
Robert BressonHe was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.
![Chris Farley]()
Chris FarleyAmerican comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.
![Gilbert Bécaud]()
Gilbert BécaudHe was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
![Virna Lisi]()
Virna LisiItalian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...
![Diana Lynn]()
Diana LynnLos angeles, california -- actress.
![Joseph Barbera]()
Joseph BarberaAmerican cartoonist (born 1911).
![Sam Wanamaker]()
Sam WanamakerAmerican actor.
![Mandy Rice-Davies]()
Mandy Rice-DaviesEnglish model and actress (b. 1944)[46].
![Lilia Skala]()
Lilia SkalaActress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.
![Anne Revere]()
Anne RevereActress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.
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December 18, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 18, 1978:
- Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
- R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
- Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
- Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr
Observances on December 18, 1978:
- International Migrants Day
- Arabic Language Day
December 18, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 18, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 18, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 18, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 18, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Billy Joel - My Life
- Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)
December 18, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 18, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 18, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
- Boney M - Mary's Boy Child
- The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - Floral Dance
- Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- Donna Summer - Love's Unkind
December 18, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 18, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 18, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
- Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
December 18, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 18, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
Starcrash
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Philip Kaufman
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright
Country: United States of America
Starcrash
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Starring: Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer, David Hasselhoff
Country: United States of America
December 18, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 18, 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:
A Woman Called Moses
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Release year: 1978
Matador
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Erik Balling
Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz
Country: Denmark
Treasure Island
Release year: 1978
Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong
Country: Japan
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
December 18, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 18, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
American Caesar
By: William Manchester
Incredible, astonishing... A man with a paradox. Douglas MacArthur is one of five men to ever attain the rank General of the United States Army.
The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady
By: Edith Holden
This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.
The Stories Of John Cheever
By: John Cheever
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In
Evergreen
By: Belva Plain
Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.
The Silmarillion
By: J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien
"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.
December 18, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 18, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cosmic Conflict
Phasor Zap
Tournament Table
Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)
Pirate Adventure
Who was the US President on December 18, 1978?
On December 18, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 1978?
On December 18, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 18, 1978?
On December 18, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 18th?
December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of December. 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 December 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
- 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.
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 December 1978?
December 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
