Thursday June 29, 1978: on this day

June 29, 1978 was the 180th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 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 June 29, 1978, who was born and died on June 29, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 29, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. Fedora, directed by Billy Wilder), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 29th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 29, 1978?


June 29, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 180th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1978 can also be written as 6/29/1978 in the US and as 29/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

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June 29, 1978: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 29, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 29, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 04:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1978.

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Who was born on June 29, 1978?


Famous people born on June 29, 1978:

  • Nicole Scherzinger

    Singer and television personality, known for her powerful vocals.

  • Addy Vawter

    American author known for her novel 'Paper Hearts'.

  • Camille Guaty

    Actress.

  • Sam Farrar

    American singer and bass player (phantom planet).

  • Steve Savidan
  • Dirk Schrade
  • Paweł Sobczak
  • Lorgio Álvarez
  • Emad Bahavar
  • Luke Kirby
  • Paulo Jorge Pedro Lopes
  • Jan-Paul Saeijs
  • Jordi Cruz Mas

Whose famous birthday is on June 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 29th:

  • William Powell
    William Powell

    William powell was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as the thin man series and my man godfrey.

  • Gary Busey
    Gary Busey

    American actor who had a rollercoaster career, steadily increasing credits, and was also heavily involved in cocaine, alcohol, and weight...

  • Maria Conchita Alonso
    Maria Conchita Alonso

    Cuba -- actress (moscow-on-the hudson).

  • Nelson Eddy
    Nelson Eddy

    American baritone singer and actor.

  • Amanda Donohoe
    Amanda Donohoe

    London, england -- actress (cj lamb-la law).

  • Sharon Lawrence
    Sharon Lawrence

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Zuleikha Robinson
    Zuleikha Robinson

    English singer and actress.

  • Bret McKenzie
    Bret McKenzie

    New zealand actor and producer of a guitarist (flight of the conchords, the black seeds and wellington international ukulele orchest).

  • Judith Hoag
    Judith Hoag

    American actor and acting teacher.

  • Ian Bannen
    Ian Bannen

    Scottish actor on the stage, tv and film.

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


You are 45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 19 days old,

or 2385 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16700 days old,

if you were born on June 29, 1978.

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

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 29th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 29, 1978:

  • Bob Crane
    Bob Crane

    American actor who rose to fame in "hogan's heroes", a tv series that ran from 1965 to 1971.

  • Earl Thompson

    American novelist whose works often depicted the struggles of working-class individuals.

  • André Chapelon
  • Edoardo Malusardi
  • Baldassarre Buffa

What famous deaths happened on June 29th?

Famous deaths on June 29th:

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • Jayne Mansfield
    Jayne Mansfield

    American actress, stage and screen, who achieved success with broadway's "will success spoil rock hunter?" she signed a contract with 20th...

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin

    American actor-director-writer, one of only five actors to receive an academy award nomination for his first screen appearance, which was in...

  • Vittorio Gassman
    Vittorio Gassman

    Italian actor, seen onscreen since 1946 in italy.

  • Irving Wallace
    Irving Wallace

    American writer, who at one point had a worldwide readership of over 600 million people.

  • Pamela Mason
    Pamela Mason

    American minor actress, whose films include "i met a murderer," the upturned glass," and "lady possessed", and whose tv credits included...

  • Ignacy Jan Paderewski
    Ignacy Jan Paderewski

    Polish composer and pianist (born in 1860).

  • Ole-Johan Dahl

    Simula was developed by simula, a norwegian academic and computer scientist.

  • Nicolis Smith

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

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June 29, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 29, 1978:

  • The Netherlands - Veterans Day.
  • Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (also a local holiday in Rome, of which they are patron saints)
  • Seychelles - Independence Day.

Observances on June 29, 1978:

  • International Day of the Tropics
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June 29, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 29, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 26th and July 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shadow Dancing
  2. - Baker Street
  3. - It's A Heartache
  4. - Take A Chance On Me
  5. - Use Ta Be My Girl

June 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 29, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

June 29, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. 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

June 29, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 29, 1978 was Stuff Like That by Quincy Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

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

The R&B music chart on June 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Stuff Like That
  2. - Close The Door
  3. - Runaway Love
  4. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  5. - You And I

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June 29, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 29, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fedora

Fedora

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, José Ferrer

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

Convoy

Convoy

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Pen Tennyson

Heaven Can Wait

Heaven Can Wait

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Warren Beatty, Buck Henry

Starring: Warren Beatty, James Mason, Julie Christie, Jack Warden

Country: United States of America

June 29, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 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

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

Release year: 1978

Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Final Conclave by Malachi Martin

The Final Conclave

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The Final Conclave

Mortal Friends by James Carroll

Mortal Friends

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From the Irish Rebellion in the 1920s to the turbulent Boston of Mayor James Michael Curley, the Kennedys and beyond, Mortal Friends tells the story of Irish revolutionary Colman Brady.

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

By:

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 Holcroft Covenant by Robert Ludlum

The Holcroft Covenant

By:

The Fourth Reich is on the verge of forming, and the only person who can stop it from arising is about to sign its birth certificates.

A Time For Truth by William E. Simon

A Time For Truth

By:

An eminent conservative examines the economic and policy policies that threaten liberty and points the way towards an American Renaissance.

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

The most popular videogames on June 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

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Sky Diver

Sky Diver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on June 29, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 29, 1978?

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

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What is special about June 29th?

June 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of June. 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 June 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade conflict, china-united states relations. u.s. president donald trump meets with chinese president xi jinping at the g20 summit to reach a deal which will allow american companies and huawei to sell their non-sensitive technology while china will purchase food and agricultural products from america.
  • 2018 - Bae systems receives a ps19.6bn contract for nine hunter-class frigates to be built for the royal australian navy. construction is expected to start in 2020.
  • 2017 - 2017 creteil mosque incident: man tries to run over pedestrians in front of a mosque, creteil, france.

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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 June 1978?

June 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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