Thursday September 21, 1978: on this day

September 21, 1978 was the 264th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is September 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 September 21, 1978, who was born and died on September 21, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 21, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey, A), movies (e.g. Death on the Nile, directed by John Guillermin), TV series (e.g. Apple Pie) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 21st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 21, 1978?


September 21, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 264th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1978 can also be written as 9/21/1978 in the US and as 21/9/1978 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 21, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on September 21st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 21, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 21, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 21, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 12:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1978.

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Who was born on September 21, 1978?


Famous people born on September 21, 1978:

  • Paulo Costanzo
    Paulo Costanzo

    Canadian producer and director of actor.

  • Andreal Walker

    Bestselling author of mystery novels.

  • Crit Williams

    NBA All-Star forward with exceptional scoring ability and defensive skills.

  • Shannia Lucas

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Kandiss Harris

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Matalie Bassett

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Miku Sawada

    Renowned Japanese novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Shakea Simmons

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Kayori Nagai

    Renowned Japanese novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Nakeysha Robinson

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Tarnesha Dawson

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Andersson Harbo

    Swedish investigative journalist known for his impactful reporting.

  • Jerriann Massey

    Innovative businesswoman who founded a tech startup that revolutionized the industry.

  • Solenne Matthieu

    Renowned French novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Phylisha Rashaad

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Suleika Nasser

    Renowned for her research on exoplanets and planetary systems.

  • Malaka Silva

    Sri Lankan politician known for her work in women's rights advocacy.

  • Tyrann Turner

    A successful entrepreneur with multiple ventures under his belt.

  • Elizer Alonso

    Known for creating intricate sculptures inspired by nature.

  • Shoni Robinson

    Renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the field.

Whose famous birthday is on September 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 21st:

  • Kareena Kapoor
    Kareena Kapoor

    Kareena kapoor is a prominent indian movie actress known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Jason Derulo
    Jason Derulo

    Jason derulo is an american pop singer known for hits like 'whatcha say' and 'talk dirty'.

  • Larry Hagman
    Larry Hagman

    Larry hagman was an american actor best known for his role as j.r.

  • Stephen King
    Stephen King

    American screenwriter and prolific writer.

  • Bill Murray
    Bill Murray

    American comedian and actor.

  • François Cluzet
    François Cluzet

    French actor in theatre and film.

  • Cheryl Hines
    Cheryl Hines

    Cheryl Hines is an American actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as Cheryl David on the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm.

  • Luke Wilson
    Luke Wilson

    Luke wilson is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'legally blonde' and 'old school'.

  • Maggie Grace
    Maggie Grace

    Maggie grace is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series lost and the taken film series.

  • Ethan Coen
    Ethan Coen

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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


You are 45 years 7 months old,

or 547 months and 2 days old,

or 2378 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16651 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 21, 1978?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 21st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 21, 1978:

  • Genie Kaneko

    Genie Kaneko was a Japanese-American painter known for her abstract art.

  • Petronella van Randwijk

What famous deaths happened on September 21st?

Famous deaths on September 21st:

  • Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan

    Walter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...

  • Harry Carey
    Harry Carey

    American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1878).

  • Jacqueline Susann
    Jacqueline Susann

    American writer and the most successful woman novelist in american history.

  • Alice Ghostley
    Alice Ghostley

    American actress (b. 1923).

  • Henry Koster
    Henry Koster

    German-american screenwriter and producer (d. 1988).

  • Nigel Patrick
    Nigel Patrick

    London, england -- actor/director (sapphire prize of gold).

  • Osgood Perkins
    Osgood Perkins

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Willie Garson
    Willie Garson

    American actor and director (d. 2021).

  • Jennifer Holt
    Jennifer Holt

    American-english singer and actress.

  • Walter Scott

    Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright, best known for his Waverley novels.

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


Holidays on September 21, 1978:

  • Mabon - Neopagan festival of Mabon
  • International Day of Peace of the United Nations, as propagated by Peace One Day
  • In ancient Greece, the eighth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the secret rites in the Telesterion finish and the feast, Pannychis, begins.
  • Philippines - Thanksgiving Day
  • Independence Day in Malta (1964), Belize (1981) & Armenia (1991)
  • Also see September 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Matthew the Evangelist

Observances on September 21, 1978:

  • International Day of Peace
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September 21, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 21, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 18th and September 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey, A, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  2. - Kiss You All Over
  3. - Hopelessly Devoted To You
  4. - Three Times A Lady
  5. - An Everlasting Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 21, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by The Commodores, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Three Times A Lady
  2. - Dreadlock Holiday
  3. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  4. - It's Raining
  5. - Oh What A Circus

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 21, 1978 was Got To Get You Into My Life by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Got To Get You Into My Life
  2. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
  3. - Take Me I'm Yours
  4. - One Nation Under A Groove
  5. - What You Waiting For

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

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

Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile

Release year: 1978

Directed by: John Guillermin

Starring: Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow, Simon MacCorkindale, Jane Birkin

Country: United States of America

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

Death Force

Death Force

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Cirio H. Santiago

Starring: James Iglehart, Carmen Argenziano, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Jayne Kennedy

Cheerleaders Beach Party

Cheerleaders Beach Party

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alex E. Goitein

Starring: Lynn Hastings, Jamie Jensen, Elizabeth Loredan, Gloria Upson

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

Taxi

Taxi

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Release year: 1978

Under the Same Sun

Under the Same Sun

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Sameh Zoabi

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

The most popular videogames on September 21, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Alto Trek

Alto Trek

Platform: Xerox Alto

Genre: Space simulation/Real-time strategy/Action

Slot Racers

Slot Racers

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action, Maze

Publisher: Atari

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

3-D Docking Mission

3-D Docking Mission

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Programma International The Elektrik Keyboard

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Who was the US President on September 21, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 21, 1978?

On September 21, 1978 the Pope was John Paul I.

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What is special about September 21st?

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

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018), battle of tripoli (2018): recent clashes in tripoli have resulted in 96 deaths. the clashes that began on august 26, 2018 left 444 people dead and 16 others missing.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian-syrian warplanes conduct airstrikes on southern idlib killing three civilians and injuring many more.
  • 2016 - According to the obama administration, russia is responsible for the september 19th bombing of an aid convoy belonging to united nations near aleppo. russia denies any involvement. the united nations suspended all humanitarian convoys to syria in the wake of the attack.

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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 September 1978?

September 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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