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February 27, 1978 was the 58th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.
Is February 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 February 27, 1978, who was born and died on February 27, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 27, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. An Unmarried Woman, directed by Paul Mazursky), 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 February 27th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 27, 1978?
- February 27, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 27, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 27, 1978?
- February 27, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 27, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- February 27, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 27, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- February 27, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 27, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 27, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 27, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 27, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 27, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on February 27, 1978?
What day of the week was February 27, 1978?
February 27, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 58th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 27, 1978 can also be written as 2/27/1978 in the US and as 27/2/1978 in UK and Europe.
February 27, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 27th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 27, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 27, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 27th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 27, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 27, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 27, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 09:37 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.
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Who was born on February 27, 1978?
Famous people born on February 27, 1978:
- Staphanie Abrams
Staphanie Abrams is an American journalist who currently works as a weather anchor for The Weather Channel.
- Thomas Pesquet
Pilot, french aerospace engineer and astronaut of the european space agency.
- Kakha Kaladze
Georgian footballer and politician.
- James Beattie
Manager and english footballer.
- Simone Di Pasquale
Italian ballet dancer.
- Emelie Öhrstig
Swedish skier and cyclist.
- Adam Kinzinger
Politician.
- Takashi Miyazawa
- Ismael Santiago
- Crocifisso Dentello
- Carlos Escobar
- Megumi Kaneko
Whose famous birthday is on February 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 27th:
![Elizabeth Taylor]()
Elizabeth TaylorBritish-american actress, born in london to american parents who now reside in britain.
![Joanne Woodward]()
Joanne WoodwardAmerican actress, who won the best actress oscar for march 1958's film "three faces of eve.
![Chelsea Clinton]()
Chelsea ClintonAmerican family, the only child and daughter of bill and hillary clinton.
![John Steinbeck]()
John SteinbeckAmerican writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
![Kate Mara]()
Kate MaraKate mara is an american actress known for her roles in house of cards and fantastic four.
![Adam Baldwin]()
Adam BaldwinAdam baldwin is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as firefly and chuck.
![Timothy Spall]()
Timothy SpallTimothy spall is an english actor known for his roles in the harry potter film series and the historical drama mr.
![Derren Brown]()
Derren BrownBritish psychological illusionist.
![Ralph Nader]()
Ralph NaderAmerican consumer advocate and attorney who changed american perceptions about product viability.
![Yolande Moreau]()
Yolande MoreauBelgian actress and film director.
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February 27, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 1 month old,
or 553 months and 29 days old,
or 2408 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16859 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 27, 1978?
There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 27th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 27, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 27, 1978.
February 27, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 27, 1978:
- Vadim Salmanov
Russian composer and pianist (d. 1978).
- Vadim Nikolayevich Salmanov
Composer dies at 65.
- Bruno Brun
What famous deaths happened on February 27th?
Famous deaths on February 27th:
![Lillian Gish]()
Lillian GishPioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...
![Leonard Nimoy]()
Leonard NimoyAmerican actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.
![Spike Milligan]()
Spike MilliganBritish writer and director.
![Dale Robertson]()
Dale RobertsonAmerican actor and singer (d.2013).
![Allison Hayes]()
Allison HayesActress (attack on 50 foot woman), dead at 47.
![Joan Greenwood]()
Joan GreenwoodLondon, england -- actress/director (amorous mr prawn).
![J. Pat O'Malley]()
J. Pat O'MalleyEnglish-american actor and singer (b. 1904).
![John Boles]()
John BolesActor (stella dallas and curly top) dies at 73.
- Ivann Pavlov
Renowned for his work on classical conditioning and the concept of the conditioned reflex.
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February 27, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 27, 1978:
- International Polar Bear Day.
- First day of Maslenitsa in Russia (2006)
- Dominican Republic - National Day.
- Roman Empire - Equirria, horse races in honour of the pagan war god Mars were held.
Saints celebrated on February 27, 1978:
- Saint Antigone
- Saint Leander
- Saint Honorine
- Saint Gabriel of the Mother of Sorrows
February 27, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 27, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 27th and March 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 1978 was (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.
February 27, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 27, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch
- Samantha Sang - Emotion
- Bee Gees - Night Fever
February 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 27, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.
February 27, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 27, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. 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
February 27, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 27, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.
February 27, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 27, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Parliament - Flashlight
- Enchantment - It's You That I Need
- Heatwave - Always And Forever
- Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
February 27, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 27, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
An Unmarried Woman
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Starring: Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates, Michael Murphy, Cliff Gorman
Ecce bombo
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Nanni Moretti
Starring: Nanni Moretti, Luisa Rossi, Lina Sastri, Piero Galletti
American Hot Wax
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Floyd Mutrux
Starring: Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman
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
The Fury
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Carrie Snodgress, Charles Durning
February 27, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
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
February 27, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 27, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Coming Into The Country
By: John McPhee
The unforgettable story of Alaska and Alaskans is "Coming into the Country". It's a rich tapestry with vivid characters, observed landscapes and descriptive narrative. The three main segments deal with the following:
On Photography
By: Susan Sontag
On Photography was awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism.
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 …
Inner Skiing
By: W. Timothy Gallwey and Robert Kriegel
The Classic Guide to Better Skiing: A Completely Redesigned Edition
The Silmarillion
By: J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien
"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.
February 27, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 27, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cosmic Conflict
Starfleet Orion
Frogs
Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)
Clowns
Who was the US President on February 27, 1978?
On February 27, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 27, 1978?
On February 27, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 27, 1978?
On February 27, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 27th?
February 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of February. 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 February 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Israeli involvement in syria civil war, israel-russia relations: benjamin netanyahu, the israeli prime minister, tells vladimir putin that israel will "continue taking action against iran in syria".
- 2018 - North korea's foreign relations: five unnamed security sources in europe claim that north korean leader kim jong un and his father kim jong il fraudulently obtained brazilian passports in order apply for visas to western countries in 1990.
- 2017 - Conflict in moro: indanan, philippines: jurgen kantner is beheaded by the abu sayyaf militants.
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 February 1978?
February 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
