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March 24, 1978 was the 83rd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is March 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 March 24, 1978, who was born and died on March 24, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Night Fever by Bee Gees), 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 March 24th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 24, 1978?
- March 24, 1978: What happened on that day?
- March 24, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 24, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 24, 1978?
- March 24, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 24, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- March 24, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 24, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- March 24, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 24, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 24, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 24, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 24, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on March 24, 1978?
What day of the week was March 24, 1978?
March 24, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 24, 1978 can also be written as 3/24/1978 in the US and as 24/3/1978 in UK and Europe.
March 24, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 24, 1978:
- Wings release with a little luck
March 24, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 24, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 24th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 24, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 24, 1978 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 24, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:25 pm and setting at 06:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1978.
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Who was born on March 24, 1978?
Famous people born on March 24, 1978:
- Caryssa Wilkins
Caryssa Wilkins is the Chief Operating Officer of a multinational consumer goods company.
- Khiree Williams
Khiree Williams is a prominent business executive and the CEO of a leading technology company.
- Arionne Dupree
Arionne Dupree is a highly respected business executive known for her leadership in the financial industry.
- Ivoree Williams
Ivoree Williams is a prominent business executive known for her leadership in the financial industry.
- Tayelor Jenkins Reid
Tayelor Jenkins Reid is an American novelist known for her critically acclaimed novels such as 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' and...
- Ceairra Nguyen
Ceairra Nguyen is the Chief Operating Officer of a leading technology company in the renewable energy sector.
- Jaely Wilkins
Jaely Wilkins is the Chief Operating Officer of a multinational retail corporation headquartered in New York City.
- Janaria Williams
Janaria Williams is a prominent business executive known for her leadership in the financial industry.
- Miyeko Kato
Prominent biologist focusing on genetic research.
- Hannahmarie Sloan
Hannahmarie Sloan is a prominent business executive and the CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Saban Kardas
Prominent Kurdish politician advocating for minority rights in Turkey.
- Shaquia Williams
Shaquia Williams is a prominent business executive known for her leadership in the technology industry.
- Arsenia Krasnaya
Talented dancer known for her graceful performances.
- Niasha Waller
Niasha Waller is a prominent business executive in the healthcare industry.
- Bertrand Gille
French handball player who is very strong (1.
- Kynzee Wilkins
Kynzee Wilkins is a state legislator known for her bipartisan approach and focus on economic development.
- José Valverde
Dominican baseball player.
- Carita Nyström
Talented photographer capturing the beauty of nature and landscapes.
- Mervin Morris
Founder of a successful tech startup.
Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:
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Jessica ChastainJessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.
![R. Lee Ermey]()
R. Lee ErmeyR.
![Steve McQueen]()
Steve McQueenAmerican actor known for his tough-guy roles.
![Jim Parsons]()
Jim ParsonsAmerican film and television actor.
![Alyson Hannigan]()
Alyson HanniganAlyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.
![Curtis Hanson]()
Curtis HansonAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Robert Carradine]()
Robert CarradineAmerican actor-producer.
![Tommy Trinder]()
Tommy TrinderBritish stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.
![Joseph Barbera]()
Joseph BarberaAmerican cartoonist (born 1911).
![Peter Jacobson]()
Peter JacobsonAmerican actor.
March 24, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years and 26 days old,
or 552 months and 26 days old,
or 2404 weeks
or 16828 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 24, 1978?
There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 24, 1978.
March 24, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 24, 1978:
- Lodie Hein
Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.
- Orby
Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.
- Addalyne Hill
Renowned author known for her impactful novels.
- Avalie Harvey
Renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings.
- Esta Nelson
Esteemed painter known for her vibrant landscapes.
- Bonnibel Buttercup
Renowned author known for her whimsical children's books.
- Park Mok-wol
Influential korean poet and academic (d. 1978).
- Brackett Hamilton Leigh [Douglass]
Author (ginger star), dies at 62.
- André Lallemand
- Giambattista Vicari
What famous deaths happened on March 24th?
Famous deaths on March 24th:
![Richard Widmark]()
Richard WidmarkAmerican actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
![Robert Culp]()
Robert CulpAmerican actor, stage, film, and television.
![Garry Shandling]()
Garry ShandlingAmerican comedian, writer, actor.
![John Hersey]()
John HerseyAmerican pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).
![Sam Jaffe]()
Sam JaffeActor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.
![Yvonne Mitchell]()
Yvonne MitchellWriter dies at 53.
- Julias Verne
French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.
- Rim Banna
Palestinian singer known for her activism and cultural contributions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 24th
March 24, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 24, 1978:
- World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
- Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.
Observances on March 24, 1978:
- International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Saints celebrated on March 24, 1978:
- Saint Simeon (died 1475)
- Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
March 24, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 24, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 20th and March 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Night Fever
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Samantha Sang - Emotion
- Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally
- Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You
March 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights
- Abba - Take A Chance On Me
- Blondie - Denis
- Darts - Come Back My Love
- Rose Royce - Wishing On A Star
March 24, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 1978 was Bootzilla by Bootsy's Rubber Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.
March 24, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bootsy's Rubber Band - Bootzilla
- Parliament - Flashlight
- Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You
- Enchantment - It's You That I Need
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
March 24, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 24, 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
Mean Dog Blues
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Mel Stuart
Starring: Gregg Henry, Kay Lenz, Scatman Crothers, Tina Louise
Blue Movie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
What's Up Superdoc!
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Derek Ford
Starring: Christopher Mitchell, Julia Goodman, Harry H. Corbett, Bill Pertwee
House Calls
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Howard Zieff
Starring: Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney, Richard Benjamin
March 24, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
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 Professionals
Release year: 1977
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
March 24, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 24, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gnomes
By: Rien Poortvliet
This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.
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.
The Black Marble
By: Joseph Wambaugh
He is a damned fine cop. A homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson.38 bottle and a vodka can.
Daniel Martin
By: John Fowles
New trade paperback edition "a masterpiece symbolically charged realism Fowles" is now available. He is the only English writer to have the knowledge, power, and wisdom of Tolstoy
A Stranger Is Watching
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Ronald Thompson is aware that he didn't kill Nina Peterson... but the state of Connecticut will soon take his life after proving him guilty through due process of law.
March 24, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 24, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)
Dynasty (video game)
Alto Trek
Space Invaders
Atari Football
Who was the US President on March 24, 1978?
On March 24, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1978?
On March 24, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 24, 1978?
On March 24, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about March 24th?
March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of March. 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 March 24th, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
- 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
- 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.
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 March 1978?
March 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
