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Saturday December 30, 1978: on this day
December 30, 1978 was the 364th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 30, 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 30, 1978, who was born and died on December 30, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 30, 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 30th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 30, 1978?
- December 30, 1978: What happened on that day?
- December 30, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 30, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 30, 1978?
- December 30, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 30, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 30, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 30, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 30, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 30, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 30, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 30, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 30, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 30, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on December 30, 1978?
What day of the week was December 30, 1978?
December 30, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 364th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 30, 1978 can also be written as 12/30/1978 in the US and as 30/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
December 30, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 30, 1978:
- King & i closes at uris theater nyc after 719 performances
- Ohio state dismisses woody hayes as its football coach.
December 30, 1978: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - Dallas Cowboys : 20 - 27
- Denver Broncos - Pittsburgh Steelers : 10 - 33
December 30, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th 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 30, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 30th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 30, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 30, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 30, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:43 am and setting at 07:13 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 30, 1978?
Famous people born on December 30, 1978:
![Tyrese Gibson]()
Tyrese GibsonAmerican grammy-nominated r&b singer and songwriter, actor/writer, author, tv producer, former fashion model, and mtv vj.
- Andrea Tantaros
Former Fox News host and political commentator.
- Lamont Hill
Lamont Hill is a prominent journalist known for his work in television and as a political commentator.
- Charlston Wong
Leading figure in protecting digital systems from cyber threats.
- Francisco Santos
Leading figure in protecting digital systems from cyber threats.
- Luqman Khan
Specializes in protecting digital systems from cyber threats.
- Jayanna Shankar
Specializes in protecting digital systems from cyber threats.
- Heath Evans
Co-founder of Atlas Recall, a tech startup.
- Oaklyn Wu
Leading cybersecurity expert with expertise in threat detection and prevention.
- Phillips Idowu
English triple jumper.
- Devin Brown
American basketball player.
- Rob Scuderi
American ice hockey player.
- Zbigniew Robert Promiński
Polish drummer.
- LaToya London
Musician.
- Dikla Hamdy
Miss israel universe (1997).
- Tyrese
American singer and actor.
- Execution of Saddam Hussein
- Jaime Faith Edmondson
Whose famous birthday is on December 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 30th:
![Kristin Kreuk]()
Kristin KreukTv actress.
![Patti Smith]()
Patti SmithAmerican poet, singer, songwriter, and punk princess from new york.
![Ellie Goulding]()
Ellie GouldingBritish singer.
![Eliza Dushku]()
Eliza DushkuAmerican actress, who started performing professionally at the age of 11 when her first film, "one hot summer", was released in august 1992.
![Tracey Ullman]()
Tracey UllmanBritish comedian, an original, boisterous player on tv, stage, and screen.
![Jason Behr]()
Jason BehrAmerican actor.
![Davy Jones]()
Davy JonesEnglish singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).
![Michael Nesmith]()
Michael NesmithAmerican musician and member of "the monkees".
![Sean Hannity]()
Sean HannityHe is an american conservative talk-show host, political commentator, and writer.
![Jack Lord]()
Jack LordAmerican actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.
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December 30, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 3 months old,
or 543 months and 26 days old,
or 2364 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16553 days old,
if you were born on December 30, 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 30, 1978?
There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 30, 1978.
December 30, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 30, 1978:
- Gino Del Signore
- Hanna Honthy
- Mark Najmark
- Arturo Pacheco Altamirano
What famous deaths happened on December 30th?
Famous deaths on December 30th:
![Anita Mui]()
Anita MuiHong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.
![Tom Wilkinson]()
Tom WilkinsonEnglish actor (b. 1948).
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Luise Rainer]()
Luise RainerAustrian-born german actress and american film star, oscar winner for "great zeigfeld" 1936 and "the good earth" 1937.
![Lew Ayres]()
Lew AyresAmerican actor onscreen since 1929.
![Dawn Wells]()
Dawn WellsAmerican model and actress, miss nevada 1959 (d. 2020).
![Sonny Liston]()
Sonny ListonAmerican boxer (born 1932).
![Dorothy Comingore]()
Dorothy ComingoreActress (citizen kane), passes away at 58 after a long battle with cancer.
- Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters is an American broadcast journalist, author, and television personality who has hosted television programs, including Today,...
- Syan Hussein
Former President of Iraq known for his controversial leadership.
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December 30, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 30, 1978:
- The sixth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- R.C. Saints - Pope Felix I (optional memorial)
- Philippines - Rizal Day
December 30, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 30, 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 30, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 30, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 30, 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 30, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 30, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 30, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 30, 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 30, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 30, 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 30, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 30, 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 30, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 30, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gnomes
By: Rien Poortvliet
This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.
The Silmarillion
By: J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien
"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.
Second Generation
By: Howard Fast
She'll Take Risks to Get Freedom"A satisfying novel with depth and breadth. Written in forceful, clear prose. Chicago TribuneDesperate to be independent and scathing of the hypocrisy in the upper
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.
Fools Die
By: Mario Puzo
The bestseller of The Godfather is now available in English and New York Times. It's a story about the feverish world that can be found in the life of a high-roller gambler.
December 30, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 30, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)
Starfleet Orion
Space Invaders
Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio
Pirate Adventure
Who was the US President on December 30, 1978?
On December 30, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 30, 1978?
On December 30, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 30, 1978?
On December 30, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 30th?
December 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: taliban refuse peace talks with afghan government
- 2017 - Insurgency in egypt (2013)-present: three militants are killed, and ten more are detained by egyptian security forces at giza.
- 2016 - Lukasz urban's funeral, the driver who was killed during last week’s attack on berlin's christmas market, will be held in banie, near the german border. a german diplomat and president of poland andrzej da attend.
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.
