Saturday July 29, 1978: on this day

July 29, 1978 was the 210th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 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 July 29, 1978, who was born and died on July 29, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 29, 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 29th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 29, 1978?


July 29, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 210th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1978 can also be written as 7/29/1978 in the US and as 29/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

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July 29, 1978: What happened on that day?


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July 29, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 29, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th 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 29, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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July 29, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 29, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:36 am and setting at 04:53 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 29, 1978?


Famous people born on July 29, 1978:

  • Monik Mehta

    American author known for his insightful essays.

  • Jean-François Breau

    Jean-françois breau is a canadian singer known for his successful music career and participation in various music competitions.

  • Adnan Virk

    Canadian sports journalist who has worked for ESPN and MLB Network.

  • Mike Adams

    American baseball player.

  • Marina Lazarovska

    Macedonian tennis player.

  • Silver Eensaar

    Estonian orienteer, rogainer.

  • Bidisha

    British indian broadcaster and journalist specialising in international affairs, social justice issues, arts and culture and international...

  • Ayse Hatun Önal
  • Keeth Smart
  • Renée Watson
  • Steve Longue
  • Philippe Lebresne
  • Nick Oshiro
  • Mario Chirinos
  • Timothy Morehouse
  • Julien Laharrague
  • Roberto Calmon Félix
  • Paul King

Whose famous birthday is on July 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 29th:

  • Sanjay Dutt
    Sanjay Dutt

    He is an actor and producer from india, best known for his work with hindi cinema.

  • Jean-Hugues Anglade
    Jean-Hugues Anglade

    French actor who starred in jean-jacques beineix’s 1985 film "betty blue" with ba(c)atrice dale.

  • Radha Ravi
    Radha Ravi

    Radha ravi is a prominent indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Clara Bow
    Clara Bow

    American actress.

  • Rachel Miner
    Rachel Miner

    American actress, born in the theater arts.

  • Peter Jennings
    Peter Jennings

    Canadian-american journalist, reporter, and respected anchorman for abc's world news tonight, jennings co-authored aeuroethe centuryaeur...

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Robert Fuller
    Robert Fuller

    Robert fuller is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular western television series such as laramie and wagon train.

  • Robert Horton
    Robert Horton

    American actor best known for his role on the tv series "wagon train" (1957-1961).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

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July 29, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 7 months old,

or 547 months and 19 days old,

or 2381 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16670 days old,

if you were born on July 29, 1978.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1978?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 29, 1978.

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July 29, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 29, 1978:

  • Andrzej Bogucki

    Polish actor, operetta singer, and songwriter (b. 1904).

  • Wesley La Violette

    Composer dies at 84.

  • Josef Jacobs

What famous deaths happened on July 29th?

Famous deaths on July 29th:

  • Cass Elliot
    Cass Elliot

    American singer, talented and overweight, who was a star with the group "mamas and the papas", which consisted of elliot john and michelle...

  • David Niven
    David Niven

    English military officer and actor (b. 1910).

  • Jerome Robbins
    Jerome Robbins

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Harold Sakata
    Harold Sakata

    American professional wrestler ('tosh togo) and actor (born in 1920).

  • Raymond Massey
    Raymond Massey

    Actor from canada, who was born in 1896, succumbs to pneumonia in beverly hills.

  • Rena Vlahopoulou
    Rena Vlahopoulou

    Greek singer and actress (born in 1923).

  • Eileen Percy
    Eileen Percy

    Silent film actress (wicked backstage), is killed at 72.

  • Fred Waring
    Fred Waring

    American singer-bandleader and television host (waring’s pennsylvanians), (d. 1984).

  • Vincen van Gogh

    Dutch post-impressionist painter known for his iconic works like 'Starry Night'.

  • Imagine Van Gogh

    Dutch post-impressionist painter known for 'Starry Night'.

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July 29, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 29, 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 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

July 29, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 29, 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 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 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 29, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 29, 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 29, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 1978 was You And I by Rick James, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

July 29, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 29, 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 29, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 29, 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 29, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Heiter bis wolkig

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

July 29, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 29, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Metropolitan Life by Fran Lebowitz

Metropolitan Life

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Metropolitan Life [Hardcover]

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

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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

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

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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.

Kalki by Gore Vidal

Kalki

By:

Gore Vidal's metaphysical thriller is about a cult that seeks to end the world.

All Things Wise And Wonderful by James Herriot

All Things Wise And Wonderful

By:

James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.

July 29, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 29, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynasty (video game)

Dynasty (video game)

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

The Cottage

The Cottage

Platform: Oden, IBM PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Scandinavian PC Systems

Clowns

Clowns

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Publisher: Commodore

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Who was the US President on July 29, 1978?

On July 29, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 29, 1978?

On July 29, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 29, 1978?

On July 29, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 29th?

July 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two american army soldiers are killed by an afghan national army soldier in afghanistan's kandahar. this is suspected to be an insider attack. the victim is believed to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon jongdari strikes central and western japan. it injures at least 21 people, and cuts power to thousands of homes. after devastating floods earlier in the month and a deadly heat wave, the typhoon is just the latest of a series of weather events that have affected the country.
  • 2017 - South african premier division: two people are killed and 17 others are hurt in a stampede at first national bank stadium, soweto, south africa. the incident occurred during a match between kaizer chiefs and orlando pirates.

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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.

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