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Wednesday December 20, 1978: on this day
December 20, 1978 was the 354th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 20, 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 December 20, 1978, who was born and died on December 20, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Le Freak by Chic), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), TV series (e.g. A Woman Called Moses) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 1978?
- December 20, 1978: What happened on that day?
- December 20, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 20, 1978?
- December 20, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 20, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 20, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 20, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 20, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 20, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 20, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on December 20, 1978?
What day of the week was December 20, 1978?
December 20, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1978 can also be written as 12/20/1978 in the US and as 20/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1978:
- Harry r haldeman, president richard nixon's white house chief of staff released from jail.
December 20, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 20, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 11:26 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 20, 1978?
Famous people born on December 20, 1978:
- Bouabdellah Tahri
French long-distance and middle-distance runner, algerian-born, competes internationally for france.
- Dante Hall
Dante Hall, also known as 'The Human Joystick', is a former NFL player known for his electrifying kick returns.
- Zeta Makripoulia
Zeta Makripoulia is a politician who has been actively involved in promoting environmental policies.
- Geremi Njitap
Cameroon footballer.
- Yoon Kye-sang
South korean singer.
- Andrei Markov
Russian-canadian ice hockey player.
- Tony Moore
American comic book artist.
- Amanda Swisten
- Jason Ulmer
- Adrián Bastía
- Ryōko Yano
- Willy Padoly
- Walid al-Shihri
- Jacqueline Saburido
- Qusai Abu Alieh
- Chris Coyne
- Armando Estrada
- Geremi
Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:
![Jaydy Michel]()
Jaydy MichelMexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.
![Jonah Hill]()
Jonah HillAmerican actor known for his roles in comedy films.
![Bob Morley]()
Bob MorleyActor.
![Alain de Botton]()
Alain de BottonSwiss-english philosopher, author.
![Jenny Agutter]()
Jenny AgutterBritish actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.
![Nicole de Boer]()
Nicole de BoerCanadian actress.
![David Cook]()
David CookAmerican singer, winner on american idol.
![John Hillerman]()
John HillermanAmerican actor, stage and film.
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![George Roy Hill]()
George Roy HillAmerican film director (born in 1922).
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December 20, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 4 months old,
or 544 months and 5 days old,
or 2366 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16563 days old,
if you were born on December 20, 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 20, 1978?
There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1978.
December 20, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1978:
- Roiza Ostrovskaya
Roiza Ostrovskaya was a Soviet novelist who wrote about the lives of Jewish people in the Soviet Union.
- Juniper
Juniper was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative works.
- Coke Smith
Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
- East Smith
Renowned astronomer known for discovering several new celestial bodies.
- Antonino Piscitello
- Robin Reed
What famous deaths happened on December 20th?
Famous deaths on December 20th:
![Brittany Murphy]()
Brittany MurphyBrittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.
![Carl Sagan]()
Carl SaganAmerican astrophysicist and exobiologist.
![John Steinbeck]()
John SteinbeckAmerican writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
![Arnold Stang]()
Arnold StangAmerican singer and actor (d. 2009).
![Madge Sinclair]()
Madge SinclairKingston, jamaica -- actress.
![Helene Heigh]()
Helene HeighActress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.
- Mervil Meyer
Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
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December 20, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 20, 1978:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Observances on December 20, 1978:
- International Human Solidarity Day
December 20, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 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 20, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 20, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 20, 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 20, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 20, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 20, 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 20, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 20, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 20, 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 20, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 20, 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 20, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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 20, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 20, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Scruples
By: Judith Krantz
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.
A Distant Mirror
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.
Eye Of The Needle
By: Ken Follett
The global phenomenon created by Edge of Eternity's author. His code name was "The Needle". He was a German aristocrat of exceptional intelligence, a master spy with a history of violence.
The Far Pavilions
By: M.M. Kaye
This epic, set in 19th century India, follows an orphan born in India and his journey to England. He later returns to India.
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 20, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 20, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Phasor Zap
Sargon
Astro Battle
Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio
Pirate Adventure
Who was the US President on December 20, 1978?
On December 20, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1978?
On December 20, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 1978?
On December 20, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 20th?
December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
- 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
- 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).
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.
