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December 21, 1978 was the 355th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 21, 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 21, 1978, who was born and died on December 21, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 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 21st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 21, 1978?
- December 21, 1978: What happened on that day?
- December 21, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 21, 1978?
- December 21, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 21, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 21, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 21, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 21, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 21, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 21, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on December 21, 1978?
What day of the week was December 21, 1978?
December 21, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 355th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1978 can also be written as 12/21/1978 in the US and as 21/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 1978:
- Broadway musical opens / closes at lunt fontanne theater, new york city
- Sports cartoonist willard mullin, creator of the lovable character known as the 'brooklyn bum', dies in corpus christi, texas, usa at the age of 76.
- Police in des plaines, illinois, arrest john wayne gacy jr for murder.
December 21, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 21, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:25 pm and setting at 11:55 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 21, 1978?
Famous people born on December 21, 1978:
![Mike Vitar]()
Mike VitarAmerican actor.
- Shaun Morgan
Guitarist.
- Charles Dera
American pornographic actor, dancer, model, and mixed martial arts fighter.
- Rutina Wesley
American actress.
- Emiliano Brembilla
Italian swimmer.
- Michael Vitar in Los Angeles
California; actor (d2, e3, sunset grill, sandlot kids).
- Amber Corwin
Harbor city, california -- figure skater (1997 national sr - 5th).
- Thibault de Montaigu
- Frédéric Calenge
- Pablo Chinchilla
- Fabián Cubero
- Alessia Gizzi
- Evgenija Kulikovskaja
- Jackie Stiles
- Alexander Wolf
Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:
![Jane Fonda]()
Jane FondaAmerican actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
![Kiefer Sutherland]()
Kiefer SutherlandBritish-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
![Corinne Touzet]()
Corinne TouzetFrench actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
![Julie Delpy]()
Julie DelpyFrench actress; well-known internationally.
![Jane Kaczmarek]()
Jane KaczmarekTv actress.
![Ray Romano]()
Ray RomanoAmerican comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
![Andy Dick]()
Andy DickAmerican comedian and actor.
![Paul Meurisse]()
Paul MeurisseFrench actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
![Steven Yeun]()
Steven YeunTv actor.
![Phil Donahue]()
Phil DonahueAmerican television personality.
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December 21, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 3 months old,
or 543 months and 29 days old,
or 2365 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16556 days old,
if you were born on December 21, 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 21, 1978?
There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 21, 1978.
December 21, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 21, 1978:
- Rhys Davies
Welsh novelist and short story writer.
- Roger Caillois
- Shūji Sano
- Allen West
- Anton Ukmar
What famous deaths happened on December 21st?
Famous deaths on December 21st:
![Ted Healy]()
Ted HealyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
![Billie Whitelaw]()
Billie WhitelawCoventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
![Richard Long]()
Richard LongAmerican author and historian (d. 2013).
- Ebb Fitzgerald
Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
- Jersee Fitzgerald
Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
- Trason Fitzgerald
Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
- Hadli Fitzgerald
Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
- Garrell Fitzgerald
Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
- Keldric Fitzgerald
Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- Keiston Fitzgerald
Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
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December 21, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 21, 1978:
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
December 21, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 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 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 21, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 21, 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 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 21, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 21, 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 21, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 21, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 21, 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 21, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 21, 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 21, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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 21, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 21, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Chesapeake
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.
Wifey
By: Judy Blume
With over four million copies sold, Wifey by Judy Blume is a hilarious and moving story about a woman who gives up her traditional wifely duties to pursue her wildest fantasies. She also learns a lot.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
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
December 21, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 21, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Casino
Sargon
Canyon Bomber
Sky Diver
Blasto
Who was the US President on December 21, 1978?
On December 21, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1978?
On December 21, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1978?
On December 21, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 21st?
December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
- 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
- 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.
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.
