Saturday January 21, 1978: on this day

January 21, 1978 was the 21st day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 21, 1978, who was born and died on January 21, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 21, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Come Back by Player), 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 January 21st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 21, 1978?


January 21, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 21st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1978 can also be written as 1/21/1978 in the US and as 21/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

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January 21, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 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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January 21, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 21, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 03:03 pm and setting at 05:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1978.

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Who was born on January 21, 1978?


Famous people born on January 21, 1978:

  • Biran O'Driscoll

    Biran O'Driscoll is a former Irish rugby union player who is considered one of the greatest centers in the history of the sport.

  • Cybill Troy

    Professional bodybuilder and fitness model.

  • Sacha Judaszko

    Sacha judaszko is a french comedian known for his stand-up performances and appearances on television shows.

  • Faris Al-Sultan

    German triathlete.

  • Peter von Allmen

    Swiss cross-country skier.

  • Hernán Rodrigo López

    Uruguayan footballer.

  • Andrei Zyuzin

    Russian player in ice hockey.

  • Tamir ''Nokio'' Ruffin

    American singer.

  • Phil Stacey

    American idol finalist.

  • Bryan Gilmore

    National football league player.

  • Raúl Estévez
  • Madita
  • Inge André Olsen
  • Zekirija Ramadani
  • Jimmal Ball
  • Sven Schmid
  • Félix Benito
  • David Coulibaly

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput

    Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.

  • Geena Davis
    Geena Davis

    American actress.

  • Emma Bunton
    Emma Bunton

    British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.

  • Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard

    Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw

    British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.

  • Marina Foïs
    Marina Foïs

    French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

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January 21, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 7 days old,

or 2409 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16868 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 21, 1978?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 21, 1978.

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January 21, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 21, 1978:

  • Freda Utley

    British-American writer and activist known for her anti-communist views.

  • Sergio Venzo

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

Famous deaths on January 21st:

  • George Orwell
    George Orwell

    British essayist and novelist.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

  • Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan

    American actress, known as "oomph girl".

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.

  • Kaye Ballard
    Kaye Ballard

    American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.

  • Louie Anderson
    Louie Anderson

    Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.

  • Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

  • Michael Duane
    Michael Duane

    Educationalist dies at the age of 81.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 21st

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January 21, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 21, 1978:

  • National Hugging Day
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
  • Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
  • UN Arms Day
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January 21, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 21, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 21, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - How Deep Is Your Love
  3. - Here You Come Again
  4. - You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)
  5. - Short People

January 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 21, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Uptown Top Ranking
  3. - Love's Unkind
  4. - Floral Dance
  5. - It's A Heartache

January 21, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1978 was Our Love by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 21, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Our Love
  2. - Ffun
  3. - Ooh Boy
  4. - Reach For It
  5. - Galaxy

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January 21, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 21, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

Vishwanath

Vishwanath

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Subhash Ghai

Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Pran, Prem Nath

Coma

Coma

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley

Country: United States of America

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Bertrand Blier

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Carole Laure, Patrick Dewaere, Michel Serrault

January 21, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

Release year: 1978

Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

The Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

January 21, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 21, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dynasty by Robert S. Elegant

Dynasty

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Three generations of the Sekloongs are Hong Kong merchant princes. The story follows the lives and times of three generations of Sekloong brothers, who are split by ambition and adultery.

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

Coming Into The Country by John McPhee

Coming Into The Country

By:

The unforgettable story of Alaska and Alaskans is "Coming into the Country". It's a rich tapestry with vivid characters, observed landscapes and descriptive narrative. The three main segments deal with the following:

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

By:

"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.

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

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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.

January 21, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 21, 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

Casino

Casino

Platform: Atari 2600 Microsoft Windows Xbox Playstation 2

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

Basketball

Basketball

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit computers

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: Atari

Sky Diver

Sky Diver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on January 21, 1978?

On January 21, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 21, 1978?

On January 21, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1978?

On January 21, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 21st?

January 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of January. 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 January 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
  • 2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

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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 January 1978?

January 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Saturday January 21, 1978