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April 24, 1978 was the 114th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 24, 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 April 24, 1978, who was born and died on April 24, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Night Fever by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Trishul, directed by Yash Chopra), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 24th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 24, 1978?
- April 24, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 24, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 24, 1978?
- April 24, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 24, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- April 24, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 24, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- April 24, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 24, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 24, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 24, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 24, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on April 24, 1978?
What day of the week was April 24, 1978?
April 24, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 114th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 24, 1978 can also be written as 4/24/1978 in the US and as 24/4/1978 in UK and Europe.
April 24, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 24, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 24, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 24, 1978 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 08:36 pm and setting at 07:02 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1978.
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Who was born on April 24, 1978?
Famous people born on April 24, 1978:
- Silvie Van Der Vaart
Former professional soccer player known for her skill on the field.
- Diego Quintana
Argentine footballer.
- Kim Hyun-ju
Korean actress.
- Eric Balfour
American singer and actor.
- Gerald McCra
American homicide.
- Stella Damasus Aboderin
Nigerian actress.
- Martin Rajniak
- Rolan Roberts
- Ronny Scholz
- Beth Storry
- Jiří Vaněk
- Patrice Beaumelle
- Matt Nagy
- Mario Čutura
- Willy Blain
- Jesper Christiansen
- Stella Damasus
- Libor Došek
- Petr Lukáš
Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:
![Shirley MacLaine]()
Shirley MacLaineAmerican actress, writer, and dancer.
![Kelly Clarkson]()
Kelly ClarksonKelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...
![Aidan Gillen]()
Aidan GillenAidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.
![Barbra Streisand]()
Barbra StreisandAmerican actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.
![Djimon Hounsou]()
Djimon HounsouDjimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Stacy Haiduk]()
Stacy HaidukAmerican actress.
![Alejandro Fernández]()
Alejandro FernándezMexican singer.
![Derek Luke]()
Derek LukeAmerican actor.
![Sue Grafton]()
Sue GraftonAmerican mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.
April 24, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years old,
or 552 months
or 2400 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16802 days old,
if you were born on April 24, 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 April 24, 1978?
There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 24, 1978.
April 24, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 24, 1978:
- Mario Ascione
- Federico Chávez
What famous deaths happened on April 24th?
Famous deaths on April 24th:
![Louise Dresser]()
Louise DresserActress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.
![John Carroll]()
John CarrollGeorgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).
![Pat Paulsen]()
Pat PaulsenAt 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.
![Bud Abbott]()
Bud AbbottComedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.
- Wallis Simpson
American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.
- Eliazer Weizman
First President of Israel.
- Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.
- Savien Defoe
An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.
- Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue
German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.
- Cina Jilani
Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.
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April 24, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 24, 1978:
- Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
- Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
- Newman's Day.
- 24-Hour Comics Day.
Observances on April 24, 1978:
- World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Saints celebrated on April 24, 1978:
- Saint Alexander (died 178)
- Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
- Saint Honorius
- Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
- Saint Egbert of Northumbria
- Saint Deodatus
April 24, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 24, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 24, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Night Fever
- Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You
- Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You
- Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
- Wings - With A Little Luck
April 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1978 was Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 24, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams - Too Much Too Little Too Late
- Dee D Jackson - Automatic Lover
- Andrew Gold - Never Let Her Slip Away
April 24, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 24, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
- George Benson - On Broadway
- Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You
- Bootsy's Rubber Band - Bootzilla
- The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
April 24, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 24, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Trishul
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini
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
Sunset Cove
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Al Adamson
Starring: Jay B. Larson, Nathaniel Burr Smidt, Ray Andrews, Karen Fredrik
F.I.S.T
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon
Country: United States of America
April 24, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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:
Heiter bis wolkig
Release year: 1978
High Hopes
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Joe Eckardt
Rumpole of the Bailey
Release year: 1978
Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
April 24, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 24, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Coming Into The Country
By: John McPhee
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:
Whistle
By: James Jones
Includes "Notes From the Editors" flyer. Brown leather, with gilt decoration on the spine and boards, satin moire endpapers, guided pages, raised bands along spine, and sewn in satin bookmark.
The Human Factor
By: Graham Greene
Maurice Castle was a top-ranking operative in British secret services during the Cold War. His African wife, Maurice Castle, is his love. She escaped apartheid South Africa together with him.
April 24, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 24, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Astro Battle
Fire Truck
3-D Docking Mission
Depth Charge
Blasto
Who was the US President on April 24, 1978?
On April 24, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1978?
On April 24, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 24, 1978?
On April 24, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 24th?
April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of April. 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 April 24th, such as:
- 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
- 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
- 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people 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 April 1978?
April 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
