Monday November 20, 1978: on this day

November 20, 1978 was the 324th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.

Is November 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 November 20, 1978, who was born and died on November 20, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 20, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. MacArthur Park by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Hababam Sinifi Dokuz Doguruyor, directed by Kartal Tibet), TV series (e.g. Rentner Haben Niemals Zeit) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 20th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 20, 1978?


November 20, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 324th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1978 can also be written as 11/20/1978 in the US and as 20/11/1978 in UK and Europe.

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November 20, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 20, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 20, 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 November 20th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 20, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 20, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1978.

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Who was born on November 20, 1978?


Famous people born on November 20, 1978:

  • Nadine Velazquez
    Nadine Velazquez

    American model and actress.

  • Jabreel Khan

    Versatile actor known for his roles in both drama and comedy films.

  • Yehia Hamed

    Well-known Egyptian politician recognized for his efforts in economic reform.

  • Rehmat Hussain

    Rehmat Hussain is a leading cybersecurity expert who has helped organizations protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

  • Deontaye Hernandez

    Deontaye Hernandez is an acclaimed astronomer known for his groundbreaking research on exoplanets.

  • Alekxander Karpov

    Notable for expertise in protecting systems from cyber threats.

  • Ladiamond Johnson

    Ladiamond Johnson is a highly respected business executive who has led several Fortune 500 companies to new heights of success.

  • Michael Coal

    Michael Coal is a leading cybersecurity expert who has helped organizations protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

  • Maley Fitzgerald

    Maley Fitzgerald is a leading cybersecurity expert who has helped organizations protect their digital assets.

  • Calven Zhao

    Calven Zhao is a pioneering robotics engineer who has developed innovative solutions for industrial automation.

  • Yeny Chen

    Award-winning photographer specializing in capturing urban landscapes.

  • Mackenzey Sinclair

    Mackenzey Sinclair is a respected British journalist and news anchor who has covered major international events.

  • Jesicca Taylor

    Award-winning news anchor with a strong following.

  • Eustacia Finch

    Eustacia Finch is a highly respected cybersecurity specialist known for her expertise in network security and threat analysis.

  • Karynn Pomeranz

    Investigative reporter known for her fearless pursuit of truth and justice.

  • Marijah Khan

    Talented playwright known for her thought-provoking works.

  • Joda Chang

    Specialized in genetic research and bioinformatics.

  • Zayneb Chammas

    Noted biologist known for her research in genetics.

  • Jayvan Singh

    Esteemed cybersecurity expert known for protecting critical systems from cyber threats.

  • Jaking Kim

    Jaking Kim is a cybersecurity expert who specializes in protecting organizations from cyber threats.

Whose famous birthday is on November 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 20th:

  • Bo Derek
    Bo Derek

    American actress who earned $35,000 and gained a reputation for being the epitome beauty with her perfect 5'4" figure in "10".

  • Sean Young
    Sean Young

    American actress who has appeared onscreen since 1977.

  • Richard Dawson
    Richard Dawson

    Richard dawson was a british-american actor and comedian best known for hosting the game show family feud.

  • Veronica Hamel
    Veronica Hamel

    American producer and actress.

  • Estelle Parsons
    Estelle Parsons

    American actress and award-winning actress.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Tusshar Kapoor
    Tusshar Kapoor

    Indian bollywood actor and producer.

  • Dan Byrd
    Dan Byrd

    American actor.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Jerry Hardin
    Jerry Hardin

    American actor who appeared in television and film roles.

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November 20, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 9 days old,

or 2366 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16566 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 20, 1978?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 20, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on November 20, 1978.

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November 20, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 20, 1978:

  • Georgio de Chirico

    Italian artist known for his metaphysical paintings.

  • Vasilisk Gnedov

    Russian soldier and poet (b. 1890).

  • Olga Orgonista
  • Jens August Schade
  • Ilean Hume
  • Leslie Hurry
  • Eduard Junyent
  • Vasilisk Gnedov (Васи́лий Ива́нович Гне́дов)

What famous deaths happened on November 20th?

Famous deaths on November 20th:

  • Keith Michell
    Keith Michell

    Adelaide, south australia -- actor (6 wives of henry viii).

  • Lynn Bari
    Lynn Bari

    Roanoke (virginia) -- actress (connie detective wife earthbound).

  • Queen Alexandra
    Queen Alexandra

    The united kingdom (born 1844).

  • Braxson Tolstoy

    Braxson Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which explored themes...

  • Odesser Tolstoy

    Odesser Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Brezlyn Tolstoy

    Brezlyn Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which...

  • Brayli Tolstoy

    Brayli Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Leo Tolstoy

    Russian writer, novelist and philosopher, he is a historical and renowned author.

  • Bettymae Klenck

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for her record-breaking performances.

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November 20, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 20, 1978:

  • Church of England - Edmund the Martyr
  • Brazil - Zumbi Day (since 1978)
  • United Kingdom - wedding day of Queen Elizabeth II (1947), official flag day
  • Mexico - Anniversary of the Revolution (1910)
  • UNICEF - Universal Children's Day
  • Transgender Day of Remembrance (since 1999) [1]
  • Vietnam - Teacher's Day (Ngay nha giáo Vi?t Nam)

Observances on November 20, 1978:

  • Africa Industrialization Day
  • World Children's Day
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November 20, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 20, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 20th and November 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 20, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1978 was MacArthur Park by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

November 20, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 20, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 20th and November 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - MacArthur Park
  2. - Double Vision
  3. - How Much I Feel
  4. - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
  5. - You Needed Me

November 20, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 20, 1978 was Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

November 20, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 20, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 20th and November 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rat Trap
  2. - Summer Nights
  3. - Hopelessly Devoted To You
  4. - Sandy
  5. - My Best Friend's Girl

November 20, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 1978 was I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

November 20, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 20, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 20th and November 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm Every Woman
  2. - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
  3. - Mary Jane
  4. - Le Freak
  5. - One Nation Under A Groove

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November 20, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 20, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hababam Sinifi Dokuz Doguruyor

Hababam Sinifi Dokuz Doguruyor

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Kartal Tibet

Starring: Münir Özkul, Adile Nasit, Sener Sen, Perran Kutman

Orchestra Rehearsal

Orchestra Rehearsal

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Balduin Baas, Clara Colosimo, Elizabeth Labi, Ronaldo Bonacchi

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

The Mafu Cage

The Mafu Cage

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Karen Arthur

Starring: Lee Grant, Carol Kane, Will Geer, James Olson

The Cat and the Canary

The Cat and the Canary

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Radley Metzger

Starring: Honor Blackman, Michael Callan, Edward Fox, Wendy Hiller

November 20, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1978

Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong

Country: Japan

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

Taxi

Taxi

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

November 20, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 20, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Thursday The Rabbi Walked Out by Harry Kemelman

Thursday The Rabbi Walked Out

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Rabbi Small must defend his congregation from false accusations in this New York Times bestseller Barnard's Crossing. Massachusetts is flourishing after a vicious anti-Semite was murdered.

Bright Flows The River by Taylor Caldwell

Bright Flows The River

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Guy Jerald was the living proof that the American Dream is possible. A man who built an empire from a scrap of farmland and a man who rose from poverty, Guy Jerald.

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

By:

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.

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

By:

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 Empty Copper Sea by John D. MacDonald

The Empty Copper Sea

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The Empty Copper Sea, a classic crime novel by a beloved author of crime fiction, features Travis McGee, a hard-boiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

November 20, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 20, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Superman

Superman

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-Adventure

Publisher: Atari

Cosmic Conflict

Cosmic Conflict

Platform: Magnavox Odyssey² (US) Philips Videopac (Europe)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Magnavox / Philips

Starfleet Orion

Starfleet Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

history

Who was the US President on November 20, 1978?

On November 20, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 20, 1978?

On November 20, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on November 20, 1978?

On November 20, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about November 20th?

November 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of November. 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 November 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - November 2018, kabul attack: at least 50 people were killed and 83 more injured in a suicide bombing at a mawlid gathering, kabul, afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: a lawsuit is filed by the u.s. department of justice to stop the merger of at&t & time warner.
  • 2016 - An attack by insurgent groups from muse, shan state on tatmadaw checkpoints and police outposts in tatmadaw has resulted in at least 8 deaths and over a dozen injuries. according to the state counselor's office, the attack was carried out by the kachin independence army (ta'ang national liberation army), myanmar national democratic alliance army (mnda) and other insurgent groups.

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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 November 1978?

November 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.

Discover how November 1978 calendar looked like.

Monday November 20, 1978