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April 27, 1978 was the 117th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 27, 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 27, 1978, who was born and died on April 27, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 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 27th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 27, 1978?
- April 27, 1978: What happened on that day?
- April 27, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 27, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 27, 1978?
- April 27, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 27, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- April 27, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 27, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- April 27, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 27, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 27, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 27, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 27, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on April 27, 1978?
What day of the week was April 27, 1978?
April 27, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 117th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 27, 1978 can also be written as 4/27/1978 in the US and as 27/4/1978 in UK and Europe.
April 27, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 27, 1978:
- Accident at nuclear reactor willow island, charleston, west virginia, kills 51.
- Former united states president nixon aide john d. ehrlichman is released from an arizona prison after serving 18 months for watergate-related crimes.
- Afghanistan president daoud khan is killed during a military coup nur mohammed taraki succeeds him.
- John ehrlichman, a former aide to u.s. president richard nixon, is released from the federal correctional institution, safford, arizona, after serving 18 months for watergate-related crimes.
- The saur revolution begins in afghanistan, ending the following morning with the murder of afghan president mohammed daoud khan and the establishment of the democratic republic of afghanistan.[7]
- Willow island disaster: in the deadliest construction accident in united states history, 51 construction workers are killed when a cooling tower under construction collapses at the pleasants power station in willow island, west virginia.
April 27, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th 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 27, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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April 27, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 27, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 10:43 pm and setting at 09:59 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 27, 1978?
Famous people born on April 27, 1978:
- Lathaniel Hernandez
Lathaniel Hernandez is a county commissioner in a rural county in the Midwest.
- Anna Mouglalis
Actress.
- Pablo Schreiber
Actor.
- Stana Katic
Actress.
- Jim James
- Céline Martin
- Fredrik Neij
- Sebastián Ariel Romero
- Carlos Andrade
- Remmert Wielinga
- Oumar Timbo
- Knut Dørum Lillebakk
- Sami Hinkka
- Ila
- Jakub Janda
Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:
![Casey Kasem]()
Casey KasemAmerican "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.
![Arielle Dombasle]()
Arielle DombasleAmerican-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).
![Anouk Aimée]()
Anouk AiméeFrench actress, who made her film debut in 1947.
![Jack Klugman]()
Jack KlugmanJack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
![Sheena Easton]()
Sheena EastonA scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.
![Ludmila Mikaël]()
Ludmila MikaëlFrench stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".
![Eric Schmidt]()
Eric SchmidtAmerican businessman and engineer.
![William Moseley]()
William MoseleyWilliam moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.
![Sandy Dennis]()
Sandy DennisAmerican actress.
![Erik Thomson]()
Erik ThomsonAn australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.
April 27, 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 27, 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 27, 1978?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 27, 1978.
April 27, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 27, 1978:
- Mohammed Daud
Premier / president of afghanistan, assassinated.
- Ralston Crawford
- Guido Stampacchia
- John Doeg
- Denis Drouin
What famous deaths happened on April 27th?
Famous deaths on April 27th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Jerry Springer]()
Jerry SpringerThe jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.
![Katherine DeMille]()
Katherine DeMilleCanadian-american actress (b. 1911).
- Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent who was a major figure in American journalism during the...
- Kenston Emerson
Kenston Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who played a significant role in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Tilley Emerson
Tilley Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Greycen Emerson
Greycen Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Jarrius Emerson
Jarrius Emerson was a prominent American essayist and philosopher known for his contributions to the Transcendentalist movement.
- Ezeriah Emerson
Ezeriah Emerson was a prominent essayist and philosopher who influenced the Transcendentalist movement in American literature.
- Wake Emerson
Wake Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist known for his transcendentalist philosophy.
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April 27, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 27, 1978:
- Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
- Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
- South Africa: Freedom day.
- Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.
Saints celebrated on April 27, 1978:
- Saint Liberalis
- Saint Mariana
- Saint Floribert
- Saint Zita Lombardo
April 27, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 27, 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 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.
April 27, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 27, 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 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 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 27, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 27, 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 27, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 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 27, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 27, 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 27, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 27, 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 27, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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 27, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 27, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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
The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.
The Holcroft Covenant
By: Robert Ludlum
The Fourth Reich is on the verge of forming, and the only person who can stop it from arising is about to sign its birth certificates.
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.
Illusions
By: Richard Bach
A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …
April 27, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 27, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Ship
Superman
Cosmic Conflict
MUD1
Sargon
Who was the US President on April 27, 1978?
On April 27, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1978?
On April 27, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 27, 1978?
On April 27, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 27th?
April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
- 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.
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.
