Wednesday August 23, 1978: on this day
August 23, 1978 was the 235th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 23, 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 August 23, 1978, who was born and died on August 23, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grease by Frankie Valli), movies (e.g. Dawn of the Dead, directed by George A. Romero), TV series (e.g. Ausgerissen! Was Nun?) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 23, 1978?
- August 23, 1978: What happened on that day?
- August 23, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 23, 1978?
- August 23, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 23, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 23, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- August 23, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 23, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 23, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 23, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1978?
What day of the week was August 23, 1978?
August 23, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 23, 1978 can also be written as 8/23/1978 in the US and as 23/8/1978 in UK and Europe.
August 23, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd 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 August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 23, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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August 23, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:20 pm and setting at 12:57 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 23, 1978?
Famous people born on August 23, 1978:
- Kobe Bryant
Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.
- Andrew Rannells
American actor and singer.
- Kden Kobe
Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...
- Kattaleia Bryant
Legendary basketball player known for her scoring prowess.
- Julian Casablancas
American singer-songwriter and producer.
- Jacob Bernstein
Reporter for The New York Times and son of Carl Bernstein and Nora Ephron.
- Randal Tye Thomas
American journalist and politician (b. 1978).
- James Corden
Actor.
- Jeanne You
- Morena Salvino
- Joachim Cooder
- Georgi Čilikov
Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:
- River Phoenix
River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
- Gene Kelly
American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.
- Barbara Eden
American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.
- Rita Pavone
Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.
- Rick Springfield
An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.
- Shelley Long
American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.
- Jay Mohr
American comedian, actor, and radio host.
- Vera Miles
American actress and model miss kansas 1948.
- Ray Park
Scottish actor and stuntman.
August 23, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 8 months old,
or 548 months and 2 days old,
or 2383 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16682 days old,
if you were born on August 23, 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 August 23, 1978?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 23, 1978.
August 23, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 23, 1978:
- Giuseppe Colizzi
- Oleg Karavaev
- Károly Levitzky
- Raffaele de Courten
What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?
Famous deaths on August 23rd:
- Rudolph Valentino
Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.
- Lori Nelson
Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.
- Kathleen Freeman
Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).
- Brock Peters
Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).
- Adaria
Renowned painter known for her abstract works.
- Maebel Normand
Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.
- Kinser
Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.
- John Kendrew
British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...
- Essica Mitford
Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.
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August 23, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 23, 1978:
- Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
- Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
- Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
- RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
- Roman festivals - Vulcanalia
Observances on August 23, 1978:
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
August 23, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 23, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1978 was Grease by Frankie Valli, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Valli - Grease
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
- Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Foreigner - Hot Blooded
August 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Clout - Substitute
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Darts - It's Raining
August 23, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1978 was Get Off by Foxy, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 23, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Foxy - Get Off
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
- A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- ConFunkShun - Shake And Dance
August 23, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 23, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 23, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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:
August 23, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 23, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 23, 1978?
On August 23, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1978?
On August 23, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
What is special about August 23rd?
August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of August. 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 August 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
- 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.
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 August 1978?
August 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.