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December 28, 1978 was the 362nd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 28, 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 December 28, 1978, who was born and died on December 28, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Le Freak by Chic), movies (e.g. Khatta Meetha, directed by Basu Chatterjee), TV series (e.g. Running Blind) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 28, 1978?
- December 28, 1978: What happened on that day?
- December 28, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 28, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 28, 1978?
- December 28, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 28, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 28, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 28, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 28, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 28, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 28, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 28, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 28, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on December 28, 1978?
What day of the week was December 28, 1978?
December 28, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 28, 1978 can also be written as 12/28/1978 in the US and as 28/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
December 28, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 28, 1978:
- 30th hat trick in new york islanders' history (mike bossy).
- With the crew investigating a problem with the landing gear, united airlines flight 173 runs out of fuel and crashes in portland, oregon, killing 10. as a result, united airlines instituted the industry's first crew resource management program.
- United airlines flight 173 crashes in a residential neighborhood near portland international airport, killing 10 people.
December 28, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 28, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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December 28, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 28, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:41 am and setting at 04:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.
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Who was born on December 28, 1978?
Famous people born on December 28, 1978:
![John Legend]()
John LegendAward-winning musician and songwriter.
- Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace
English actress and fashion designer.
- Chris Coyne
Australian manager and footballer.
- Özgü Namal
Turkish actress and singer.
- Lisa Jakub
Actress.
- Jang Min-hyeok
South korean voice actor.
- August Pfluger
- Christian Sund
- Jean-Michel Tchouga
- Holly Throsby
- Wálter Hernández
- Corinne Jiga
- Kisha
- Janita
- Terrace Martin
- Jevhen Mirošnyčenko
- Frédéric Page
- Feng Kun
Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:
![Maggie Smith]()
Maggie SmithAn acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.
![Denzel Washington]()
Denzel WashingtonAmerican actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.
![Sienna Miller]()
Sienna MillerSienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.
![Joe Manganiello]()
Joe ManganielloTv actor.
![Noomi Rapace]()
Noomi RapaceSwedish actress.
![Seth Meyers]()
Seth MeyersAmerican actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.
![Vanessa Ferlito]()
Vanessa FerlitoAmerican actress.
![Nichelle Nichols]()
Nichelle NicholsAmerican actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).
![Hildegard Knef]()
Hildegard KnefGerman actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.
![Nash Grier]()
Nash GrierVine star.
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December 28, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 3 months old,
or 543 months and 29 days old,
or 2365 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16556 days old,
if you were born on December 28, 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 December 28, 1978?
There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 28, 1978.
December 28, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 28, 1978:
- Khoen Sith
Khoen Sith was a prominent political figure known for his advocacy for social justice.
- Fermon Bor
Fermon Bor was a renowned author known for his captivating storytelling.
- Harry Winston
American jeweler, who was known for his work with the "rich and famous", has died at the age of 82.
- Hans Fleischmann
What famous deaths happened on December 28th?
Famous deaths on December 28th:
![Debbie Reynolds]()
Debbie ReynoldsAmerican actress, dancer and stage entertainer.
![Jerry Orbach]()
Jerry OrbachAmerican actor and singer (d. 2004).
![Florence Lawrence]()
Florence LawrenceSilent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
![Joseph Ruskin]()
Joseph RuskinAmerican actor and producer (d. 2013).
![Rose Marie]()
Rose MarieAmerican entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.
![William Demarest]()
William DemarestActor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.
![Kiel Martin]()
Kiel MartinActor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.
- Beatryce Arthur
Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.
- Maurice Ravel
French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.
- Leelah Alcorn
Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.
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December 28, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 28, 1978:
- The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
December 28, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 28, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 28, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 28, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Billy Joel - My Life
- Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)
December 28, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 28, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 28, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
- Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
December 28, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 28, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Khatta Meetha
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Basu Chatterjee
Starring: Ashok Kumar, Rakesh Roshan, Bindiya Goswami, Raju Shrestha
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
Ice Castles
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Donald Wrye
Starring: Lynn-Holly Johnson, Robby Benson, Colleen Dewhurst, Tom Skerritt
The Water Babies
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Lionel Jeffries
Starring: James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw, Joan Greenwood
Blue Movie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
December 28, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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:
Running Blind
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Ryan Suffern
A Woman Called Moses
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Release year: 1978
Matador
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Erik Balling
Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz
Country: Denmark
Treasure Island
Release year: 1978
Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong
Country: Japan
December 28, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 28, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Stories Of John Cheever
By: John Cheever
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In
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.
A Distant Mirror
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.
Evergreen
By: Belva Plain
Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.
December 28, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 28, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Video Pinball
Adventureland
Phasor Zap
Frogs
Sargon
Who was the US President on December 28, 1978?
On December 28, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1978?
On December 28, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 28, 1978?
On December 28, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 28th?
December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.
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 December 1978?
December 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
