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December 29, 1978 was the 363rd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 29, 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 29, 1978, who was born and died on December 29, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 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 29th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 29, 1978?
- December 29, 1978: What happened on that day?
- December 29, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 29, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 29, 1978?
- December 29, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 29, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 29, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 29, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 29, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 29, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 29, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 29, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 29, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on December 29, 1978?
What day of the week was December 29, 1978?
December 29, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 29, 1978 can also be written as 12/29/1978 in the US and as 29/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
December 29, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 29, 1978:
- Spain constitution goes into effect.
- Shah of iran asks shapour bahktiar to form a civilian government.
December 29, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th 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 29, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 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 December 29th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 29, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 29, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:44 am and setting at 06:02 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 29, 1978?
Famous people born on December 29, 1978:
- Alexis Amore
Peruvian-american porn director and actress.
- Angelo Taylor
American sprinter and hurdler.
- Kieron Dyer
Kieron Dyer is a former professional footballer known for his time playing in the English Premier League.
- Steve Kemp
Former MLB outfielder who played for multiple teams.
- Ennis Esmer
Canadian actor known for his roles in TV series and films.
- Danny Higginbotham
Journalist and english footballer.
- LaToya London
American actress and singer.
- John Legend
Musician.
- Jake Berry
An english politician and lawyer.
- Matthew Carr
Australian rules footballer.
- Pierre Dagenais
Canadian ice hockey player.
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Ali Hillis- Jana Kirschner
- Hélène Laporte
- Gillian Norris
- Clara Porchetto
- André Pretorius
- Christian Saba
- Rob Wielaert
- Victor Agali
Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:
![Patricia Clarkson]()
Patricia ClarksonPatricia Clarkson is an American actress and entrepreneur who has founded several successful businesses.
![Jude Law]()
Jude LawRenowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.
![Jon Voight]()
Jon VoightAmerican actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...
![Ted Danson]()
Ted DansonAmerican actor.
![Diego Luna]()
Diego LunaMexican actor, director and producer.
![Alison Brie]()
Alison BrieAlison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.
![Ross Lynch]()
Ross LynchAmerican actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.
![Jane Levy]()
Jane LevyTv actress.
![Leonor Varela]()
Leonor VarelaModel and actress from chile, both american and chilean.
![Mekhi Phifer]()
Mekhi PhiferAmerican actor.
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December 29, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 3 months old,
or 543 months and 27 days old,
or 2364 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16554 days old,
if you were born on December 29, 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 29, 1978?
There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 29, 1978.
December 29, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 29, 1978:
- George Newberry
- Anton Augustín Baník
- Jean Ségurel
What famous deaths happened on December 29th?
Famous deaths on December 29th:
![Peggy Cummins]()
Peggy CumminsIrish actress (b. 1925).
![Lita Grey]()
Lita GreyAmerican actress (born in 1908).
![Vivienne Segal]()
Vivienne SegalAt 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.
- Reginna Maria Rilke
Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.
- Alekai Laiho
Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.
- Joseff Cornell
Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.
- Syvilla
Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.
- Christina Rossetti
The sister of d.g.
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December 29, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 29, 1978:
- The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
December 29, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 29, 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 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 29, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 29, 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 29, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 29, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 29, 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 29, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 29, 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 29, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 29, 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 29, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 29, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Thursday The Rabbi Walked Out
By: Harry Kemelman
Rabbi Small must defend his congregation from false accusations in this New York Times bestseller Barnard's Crossing. Massachusetts is flourishing after a vicious anti-Semite was murdered.
Faeries
By: Brian Froud and Alan Lee
Brian Froud's Faeries, published a quarter century ago, is still a classic fantasy book. It has more than a million copies worldwide.
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 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.
The Ann Landers Encyclopedia A To Z
By: Ann Landers
Classic Ann Landers self-help: Covers all topics: social, sexual, and medical. Vol. Vol.
December 29, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 29, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Astro Battle
The Cottage
Depth Charge
A Game of Concentration
Clowns
Who was the US President on December 29, 1978?
On December 29, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1978?
On December 29, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 29, 1978?
On December 29, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 29th?
December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
- 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
- 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".
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.
