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July 26, 1978 was the 207th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is July 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 July 26, 1978, who was born and died on July 26, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 26, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. Interiors, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 26th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 26, 1978?
- July 26, 1978: What happened on that day?
- July 26, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 26, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 26, 1978?
- July 26, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 26, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- July 26, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- July 26, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 26, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 26, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 26, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 26, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on July 26, 1978?
What day of the week was July 26, 1978?
July 26, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 207th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 26, 1978 can also be written as 7/26/1978 in the US and as 26/7/1978 in UK and Europe.
July 26, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 26, 1978:
- Johnny bench hits his 300th career home run
July 26, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 26, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 26th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 26, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 26, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:47 pm and setting at 02:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.
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Who was born on July 26, 1978?
Famous people born on July 26, 1978:
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
The central intelligence agency (cia) is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the federal government of the united states, tasked with...
- Pennelope Jimenez
Pennelope jimenez is a model and actress known for her appearances in various magazines and tv shows.
- Eve Myles
Eve Myles is a Welsh actress and journalist who has appeared in various TV shows and films.
- Louise Brown
Celebrity.
- Matthieu Bataille
- Jermaine Paul
- Chris McAlister
- Jehad Muntasser
- Anar Mammadli
- Sergio Rodríguez Martínez
- Massimo Andrea Ugolini
- Sawsan Chebli
- Chris Claiborne
- Marcus Fraser
- Giancarlo Ginestri
- Kevin Kim
- Oleg Kvaša
Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:
![Sandra Bullock]()
Sandra BullockAmerican actress and producer.
![Jason Statham]()
Jason StathamJason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.
![Mick Jagger]()
Mick JaggerBritish singer, songwriter, actor and musician.
![Kate Beckinsale]()
Kate BeckinsaleKate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.
![Walter Brennan]()
Walter BrennanWalter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...
![Taylor Momsen]()
Taylor MomsenTaylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...
![Kevin Spacey]()
Kevin SpaceyAmerican actor.
![Helen Mirren]()
Helen MirrenBritish actress and winner of a variety of awards.
![Alice Taglioni]()
Alice TaglioniShe was a french actress, of corsican heritage.
![Elizabeth Gillies]()
Elizabeth GilliesElizabeth gillies is an american actress known for her role as jade west on the tv show victorious.
July 26, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 8 months old,
or 548 months and 30 days old,
or 2387 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16710 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 26, 1978?
There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 26, 1978.
July 26, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 26, 1978:
- Mary Blair
- Tiziana Weiss
- Frank Gates
- Leone Comini
What famous deaths happened on July 26th?
Famous deaths on July 26th:
![Olivia de Havilland]()
Olivia de HavillandOlivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...
![June Foray]()
June ForayLegendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.
![Russi Taylor]()
Russi TaylorAmerican voice actress (d. 2019).
![Lupe Ontiveros]()
Lupe OntiverosAmerican actress and producer (d.2012).
![Terry Scott]()
Terry ScottBritish actor (born 1927).
![Lilian Harvey]()
Lilian HarveyBritish actress (congress dances).
- Eva Perón
Argentine actress, who was active in radio and films before she married juan peron on 10/21/1945.
- Ikeya Seki
Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.
- Tawfiq al-Hakim
Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.
- Yun Wang
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 26th
July 26, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 26, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 24th and July 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
July 26, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
- Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
- Donna Summer - Last Dance
- Frankie Valli - Grease
July 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
July 26, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
- Marshall Hain - Dancin' In The City
- Clout - Substitute
- The Motors - Airport
July 26, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1978 was You And I by Rick James, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
July 26, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rick James - You And I
- A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
- Donna Summer - Last Dance
July 26, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 26, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Interiors
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Diane Keaton, Geraldine Page, Kristin Griffith, Mary Beth Hurt
Country: United States of America
Eyes of Laura Mars
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
Starring: Faye Dunaway, Tommy Lee Jones, Brad Dourif, Rene Auberjonois
Country: United States of America
Piranha
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Joe Dante
Starring: Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies-Urich, Kevin McCarthy, Keenan Wynn
Country: United States of America
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
July 26, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Heiter bis wolkig
Release year: 1978
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
July 26, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 26, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Pulling Your Own Strings
By: Wayne W. Dyer
Wayne W. Dyer explains how we can all prevent being victimized by others and start operating from the centre of our power
Bloodline
By: Sidney Sheldon
Sheldon's epic tale of greed and betrayal and sabotage and danger and the ties which can kill...Roffe and Sons, a family business, is an international empire full of desperate, cash-hungry relatives.
The Amityville Horror
By: Jay Anson
The Lutz family moved into their new Long Island home in suburban Long Island in December 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that Ronald DeFeo had murdered his brothers and parents one year prior.
July 26, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 26, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cosmic Conflict
Dynasty (video game)
Adventureland
Atari Football
A Game of Concentration
Who was the US President on July 26, 1978?
On July 26, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1978?
On July 26, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 26, 1978?
On July 26, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 26th?
July 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of July. 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 July 26th, such as:
- 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
- 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
- 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.
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 July 1978?
July 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
