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Monday December 25, 1978: on this day
December 25, 1978 was the 359th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 25, 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 December 25, 1978, who was born and died on December 25, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 25, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Le Freak by Chic), movies (e.g. Khatta Meetha, directed by Basu Chatterjee), TV series (e.g. Running Blind) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 25th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 25, 1978?
- December 25, 1978: What happened on that day?
- December 25, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 25, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 25, 1978?
- December 25, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 25, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 25, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 25, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 25, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 25, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 25, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 25, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 25, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 25, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on December 25, 1978?
What day of the week was December 25, 1978?
December 25, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 359th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 25, 1978 can also be written as 12/25/1978 in the US and as 25/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
December 25, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 25, 1978:
- Vietnam launches a major offensive against the khmer rouge of cambodia.
December 25, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 25, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 25th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 25, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 25, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 December 25, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 02:23 am and setting at 02:14 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.
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Who was born on December 25, 1978?
Famous people born on December 25, 1978:
- Christmas Jones
Renowned software engineer specializing in cybersecurity.
- Simon Jones
English cricketer.
- Jeremy Strong
American actor.
- Joel Porter
Australian manager and footballer.
- Bridgetta Tomarchio
American model and actress.
- Jean-François Lucquin
- Paula Seling
- Yin Jian
- Irina Sineckaja
- Miyuki Takahashi
- Badshah Munir Bukhari
- Domenico Distilo
- Jasmin Gerat
- Dīmos Goumenos
- Sakda Kaewbuadee
Whose famous birthday is on December 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 25th:
![Annie Lennox]()
Annie LennoxScottish musician and songwriter with an androgynous look.
![Ingrid Betancourt]()
Ingrid BetancourtColombian-born politician, kidnap victim, she is the mother to two children.
![Hanna Schygulla]()
Hanna SchygullaHanna Schygulla is a German actress known for her collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder in the 1970s.
![Rod Serling]()
Rod SerlingAmerican radio and television script writer.
![Jimmy Buffett]()
Jimmy BuffettAmerican musician, whose debut album "down to earth" was reportedly only 324 copies.
![Quentin Crisp]()
Quentin CrispBritish gay character and author of "the naked civil servant" in 1931, he "came out" as a limp-wristed, effeminate, mincing queen with blue...
![Fernand Gravey]()
Fernand GraveyBelgian/french actor in film, started his career in france.
![Ismail Merchant]()
Ismail MerchantDirector and producer in indian-english (d. 2005).
![CCH Pounder]()
CCH PounderGuyana-born actress.
![Barton MacLane]()
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
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December 25, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 4 months old,
or 544 months and 1 day old,
or 2365 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16559 days old,
if you were born on December 25, 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 December 25, 1978?
There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 25, 1978.
December 25, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 25, 1978:
- Raymond Braine
- Emilio Savino
What famous deaths happened on December 25th?
Famous deaths on December 25th:
![Charlie Chaplin]()
Charlie ChaplinLegendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.
![W.C. Fields]()
W.C. FieldsLegendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.
![Dean Martin]()
Dean MartinAmerican actor and singer who was a team with jerry lewis between 1950-1954, before going it alone.
![Eartha Kitt]()
Eartha KittEartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Denver Pyle]()
Denver PyleAmerican actor (dukes of hazzard), age 77 (born in 1920).
![David Ryall]()
David RyallEnglish actor (b. 1935).
![Agnes Ayres]()
Agnes AyresActress johnny belinda sheik, dies at 42.
- Odester Chaplin
Legendary comic actor and filmmaker.
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December 25, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 25, 1978:
- Christmas Day is a Christian holiday on this day celebrating the Nativity of Jesus. It is a public holiday in many countries, including almost everywhere in the Americas, most European nations, the Philippines and most of Oceania, some African countries, the Commonwealth of Nations, and various other countries and regions. Many non-Christians, including non-theists, celebrate secular aspects of the holiday, such as decorating Christmas trees and exchanging gifts with family and friends. Some
- Pakistan - Quaid's Day is celebrated as a national holiday in Pakistan in honour of the birth of Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
- British Isles - a quarter day in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. (but not in Scotland)
- Roman festivals - (re)birth of Sol Invictus, the winter solstice feast in the Roman Empire since 274.
December 25, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 25, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 25, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 25, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 25, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Billy Joel - My Life
- Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)
December 25, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 25, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 25, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
- Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
December 25, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 25, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Khatta Meetha
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Basu Chatterjee
Starring: Ashok Kumar, Rakesh Roshan, Bindiya Goswami, Raju Shrestha
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
Ice Castles
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Donald Wrye
Starring: Lynn-Holly Johnson, Robby Benson, Colleen Dewhurst, Tom Skerritt
The Water Babies
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Lionel Jeffries
Starring: James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw, Joan Greenwood
Blue Movie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
December 25, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 25, 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:
Running Blind
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Ryan Suffern
A Woman Called Moses
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Release year: 1978
Matador
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Erik Balling
Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz
Country: Denmark
Treasure Island
Release year: 1978
Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong
Country: Japan
December 25, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 25, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Stories Of John Cheever
By: John Cheever
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In
Thursday The Rabbi Walked Out
By: Harry Kemelman
Rabbi Small must defend his congregation from false accusations in this New York Times bestseller Barnard's Crossing. Massachusetts is flourishing after a vicious anti-Semite was murdered.
A Distant Mirror
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.
Faeries
By: Brian Froud and Alan Lee
Brian Froud's Faeries, published a quarter century ago, is still a classic fantasy book. It has more than a million copies worldwide.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
December 25, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 25, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Casino
Adventureland
Alto Trek
Slot Racers
Canyon Bomber
Who was the US President on December 25, 1978?
On December 25, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 25, 1978?
On December 25, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 25, 1978?
On December 25, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 25th?
December 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th day of the month of December. 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 December 25th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: according to the afghan health ministry, at least 43 people were killed in yesterday's attack on kabul's government building by a suicide bomber with three other gunmen. none of the attackers claimed responsibility.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills 10 near kabul's national directorate of security headquarters. amaq news agency claims that isil was responsible for the attack.
- 2016 - Pope francis appeals for peace during a christmas mass at the vatican.
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 December 1978?
December 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
