Thursday January 26, 1978: on this day

January 26, 1978 was the 26th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 26, 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 January 26, 1978, who was born and died on January 26, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Come Back by Player), 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 January 26th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 1978?


January 26, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 26th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1978 can also be written as 1/26/1978 in the US and as 26/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

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January 26, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1978:

  • Frank herbert completes his novel destination: void
  • Mario soares forms portuguese government.
  • Strikers riot in tunisia, killing about 40.
  • International ultraviolet explorer placed in earth orbit.
  • The great blizzard of 1978, a rare severe blizzard with the lowest non-tropical atmospheric pressure ever recorded in the us, strikes the ohio : great lakes region with heavy snow and winds up to 100 mph (161 km/h).

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January 26, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 26, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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January 26, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 January 26, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:41 pm and setting at 08:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.

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Who was born on January 26, 1978?


Famous people born on January 26, 1978:

  • Kelly Stables

    American actress.

  • Corina Morariu

    American tennis player and sportscaster.

  • Esteban German

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Reesa Starr

    Jr.

  • Atsuko Kurusu

    Japanese actress.

  • Andrés Torres
  • Almir Sulejmanović
  • Nastja Čeh
  • Giovanni Morabito
  • Falete
  • Lucie Grolichová
  • Celia Keenan-Bolger
  • Gonzalo Valenzuela

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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January 26, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 24 days old,

or 2412 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16885 days old,

if you were born on January 26, 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 January 26, 1978?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 26, 1978.

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January 26, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 1978:

  • Gabriel Audisio
  • Leo Genn
  • Francesco Mimbelli

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...

  • 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...

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January 26, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 1978:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1978:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 26, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - Short People
  3. - Stayin' Alive
  4. - You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)
  5. - Slip Slidin' Away

January 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 26, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Uptown Top Ranking
  3. - Love's Unkind
  4. - Floral Dance
  5. - It's A Heartache

January 26, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1978 was Our Love by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 26, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Our Love
  2. - Ffun
  3. - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
  4. - Always And Forever
  5. - Galaxy

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January 26, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Leopard in the Snow

Leopard in the Snow

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Gerry O'Hara

Starring: Keir Dullea, Susan Penhaligon, Kenneth More, Billie Whitelaw

Mean Dog Blues

Mean Dog Blues

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Mel Stuart

Starring: Gregg Henry, Kay Lenz, Scatman Crothers, Tina Louise

The One and Only

The One and Only

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Carl Reiner

Starring: Henry Winkler, Kim Darby, Gene Saks, William Daniels

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

January 26, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 26, 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

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 Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

The Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

January 26, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

Dynasty by Robert S. Elegant

Dynasty

By:

Three generations of the Sekloongs are Hong Kong merchant princes. The story follows the lives and times of three generations of Sekloong brothers, who are split by ambition and adultery.

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

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"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

By:

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.

Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin

Delta Of Venus

By:

A collection of exotic and richly written erotica from Anais Nin, the mistress of erotica writing in Delta of Venus. Anais Nin creates a magical, lush world where her characters have the most universal of needs and the best of …

January 26, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 26, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Ship

Star Ship

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Alto Trek

Alto Trek

Platform: Xerox Alto

Genre: Space simulation/Real-time strategy/Action

Pirate Adventure

Pirate Adventure

Platform: TRS-80, Vic 20, TI-99/4A, Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

history

Who was the US President on January 26, 1978?

On January 26, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1978?

On January 26, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1978?

On January 26, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of January. 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 January 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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 January 1978?

January 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1978 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 26, 1978