Thursday July 27, 1978: on this day

July 27, 1978 was the 208th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 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 July 27, 1978, who was born and died on July 27, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 27, 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 27th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 27, 1978?


July 27, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 208th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1978 can also be written as 7/27/1978 in the US and as 27/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

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July 27, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 27, 1978:

  • Indians duane kuiper is 3rd to hit 2 bases-loaded triples
  • Portuguese president eanes fires premier soares

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July 27, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th 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 27, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 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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Discover the planets positions on July 27th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 27, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 27, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 27, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:22 am and setting at 03:07 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 27, 1978?


Famous people born on July 27, 1978:

  • Christee Yamaguchi

    Christee Yamaguchi is a Japanese-American former figure skater who won the 1992 Olympic gold medal.

  • Diarmuid O'Sullivan

    Manager and hurler from ireland.

  • Eve Myles

    Actress.

  • Tim Sander
  • Tanja Wenzel
  • Marcelo Salazar Filho
  • Thomas Sowunmi
  • Axiers Sucre
  • Cem Tuncer
  • Dmitrij Upper
  • Ruhollah Zam
  • Andrea Tagliaferri
  • Hiroki Itō
  • Martin Jensen
  • Ihor Kryvobok
  • Fortunato Luis Pacavira

Whose famous birthday is on July 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 27th:

  • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

    Nikolaj coster-waldau is a danish actor known for his role as jaime lannister in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Donnie Yen
    Donnie Yen

    Donnie yen is a hong kong actor and martial artist known for his roles in action films such as ip man and rogue one: a star wars story.

  • Tory Lanez
    Tory Lanez

    Tory lanez is a canadian musician known for his hit songs and versatile music style.

  • Julian McMahon
    Julian McMahon

    Actor and model from australia who moved to hollywood, ca in search of fame and fortune.

  • Taylor Schilling
    Taylor Schilling

    American actress.

  • Maya Rudolph
    Maya Rudolph

    Maya rudolph is an american comedian and actress known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers

    Jonathan rhys meyers is an irish actor known for his roles in movies such as bend it like beckham and match point, as well as for his...

  • James Best
    James Best

    James best was an american actor best known for his role as sheriff rosco p. coltrane on the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Maria Grazia Cucinotta
    Maria Grazia Cucinotta

    Messina sicily (italie) -- actress (postman).

  • Bobbie Gentry
    Bobbie Gentry

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

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July 27, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 23 days old,

or 2386 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16703 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 27, 1978?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 27, 1978.

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July 27, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 27, 1978:

  • Willem van Otterloo

    Dutch cellist, composer, and conductor (b. 1907).

  • Bob Heffron

    New zealand-australian miner and politician, 30th premier of new south wales (b. 1890).

  • Aasan Ferit Alnar

    Composer dies at 72.

What famous deaths happened on July 27th?

Famous deaths on July 27th:

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Bob Hope
    Bob Hope

    An english comedian and entertainer, he is a star who is known for his quick-witted quips on current events and for his tours around the...

  • Ettore Manni
    Ettore Manni

    Italian actor in film who appeared in 107 films from 1952 to 1979.

  • Elizabeth Allan
    Elizabeth Allan

    Actress (tale of 2 cities - camille, java head).

  • Tony Martin
    Tony Martin

    Oakland, california -- singer ( show, tonight we love).

  • Binnie Barnes
    Binnie Barnes

    English-american actress, whose film career spanned fifty year spans from 1923 to 1973.

  • Geoffrey Hughes
    Geoffrey Hughes

    English actor (d. 2012).

  • Judith Barsi
    Judith Barsi

    Actress as a child, killed by her father and mother at 11.

  • Journe Rolex

    Journe Rolex was a German watchmaker and entrepreneur who founded the Rolex watch company.

  • William Wyler

    Renowned film director known for classics like 'Ben-Hur' and 'Roman Holiday'.

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July 27, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 27, 1978:

  • Malchus
  • Maldives - Independence Day, 2nd Day
  • Vietnam - Memorial Day for War Martyrs
  • Ancient Latvia - Septinu Guletaju Diena held
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 10 saints: St. Pantaleon
  • St. Congall
  • The Seven Sleepers, Saints Maximian
  • Martinian
  • Dionysius
  • Cuba - Revolution Day, 2nd Day
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July 27, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 27, 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 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

July 27, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 27, 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:

  1. - Shadow Dancing
  2. - Baker Street
  3. - Miss You
  4. - Last Dance
  5. - Grease

July 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 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 27, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 27, 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:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - The Smurf Song
  3. - Dancin' In The City
  4. - Substitute
  5. - Airport

July 27, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 1978 was You And I by Rick James, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

July 27, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 27, 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:

  1. - You And I
  2. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  3. - Three Times A Lady
  4. - Stuff Like That
  5. - Last Dance

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July 27, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 27, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Interiors

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

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

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

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

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

July 27, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

July 27, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 27, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Human Factor by Graham Greene

The Human Factor

By:

Maurice Castle was a top-ranking operative in British secret services during the Cold War. His African wife, Maurice Castle, is his love. She escaped apartheid South Africa together with him.

Bloodline by Sidney Sheldon

Bloodline

By:

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 Amityville Horror

By:

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.

Eye Of The Needle by Ken Follett

Eye Of The Needle

By:

The global phenomenon created by Edge of Eternity's author. His code name was "The Needle". He was a German aristocrat of exceptional intelligence, a master spy with a history of violence.

The Only Investment Guide You'Ll Ever Need by Andrew Tobias

The Only Investment Guide You'Ll Ever Need

By:

Over thirty years, The Only Investment Guide You Will Ever Need has been a popular finance guide that has won the loyalty of over a million people across the United States.

July 27, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 27, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gee Bee

Gee Bee

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Gremlin Industries

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Casino

Casino

Platform: Atari 2600 Microsoft Windows Xbox Playstation 2

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

3-D Docking Mission

3-D Docking Mission

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Programma International The Elektrik Keyboard

history

Who was the US President on July 27, 1978?

On July 27, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 27, 1978?

On July 27, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 27, 1978?

On July 27, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 27th?

July 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Relations japan-north korea: japan warned saturday that north korean projectiles are following trajectories not common for conventional ballistic missiles. this makes it difficult, if not impossible to intercept them on their way to japan.
  • 2018 - Proposed disney acquisition of 21st century fox: 21st century fox shareholders approve a $71.3 million merger with the walt disney company.
  • 2017 - War in donbass: the sbu, ukraine's national intelligence service, reports that a drone carrying zmg-1 thermite bombs caused the explosions at balakliia, an eastern ukrainian military base, in march 2017. there were 5 people injured and 1 person died in the explosions.

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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 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.

Discover how July 1978 calendar looked like.

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