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Thursday August 31, 1978: on this day
August 31, 1978 was the 243rd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 31, 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 August 31, 1978, who was born and died on August 31, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grease by Frankie Valli), movies (e.g. The Paper Chase, directed by James Bridges), TV series (e.g. Ausgerissen! Was Nun?) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1978?
- August 31, 1978: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1978?
- August 31, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1978?
What day of the week was August 31, 1978?
August 31, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1978 can also be written as 8/31/1978 in the US and as 31/8/1978 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1978:
- Constitution adopted by sri lanka
- Emily and william harris plead guilty to 1974 kidnapping of patty hearst
- Symbionese liberation army founders william and emily harris plead guilty to 1974 kidnapping of newspaper heiress patricia hearst.
August 31, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 31, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:23 am and setting at 06:52 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.
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Who was born on August 31, 1978?
Famous people born on August 31, 1978:
- Philippe Christanval
French footballer.
- Sandis Valters
Latvian basketball player.
- Morten Qvenild
Norwegian composer and pianist (in the country and magical orchestra).
- Ido Pariente
Israeli mixed martial artist and instructor.
- Craig Stapleton
Australian rugby league player.
- Hoda Lattaf
French soccer player who plays as an attack.
- Hannah Graaf
- Duncan Ochieng
- Matteo Rubbiani
- Aleksandar Ranković
- Regiane Alves
- Edoardo De Angelis
- Mike Erwin
- Awa Guèye
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 7 months old,
or 547 months and 18 days old,
or 2381 weeks
or 16667 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 August 31, 1978?
There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1978.
August 31, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1978:
- John Wrathall
Rhodesian accountant and politician, 2nd president of rhodesia (b. 1913).
- Paola Ojetti
- Lee Garmes
- Ángel Bossio
- Edwin Myers
- Sylvia Shaw Judson
- Elpidio Coppa
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1978:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1978:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1978 was Grease by Frankie Valli, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 31, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Valli - Grease
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Foreigner - Hot Blooded
- Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
August 31, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by The Commodores, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 31, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Darts - It's Raining
- David Essex - Oh What A Circus
August 31, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1978 was Get Off by Foxy, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 31, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Foxy - Get Off
- L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Got To Get You Into My Life
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Stargard - What You Waiting For
August 31, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Paper Chase
Release year: 1978
Directed by: James Bridges
Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel
Country: United States of America
The Silent Partner
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Daryl Duke
Starring: Elliott Gould, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, Céline Lomez
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
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
Mysteries
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Paul de Lussanet
Starring: Rutger Hauer, Sylvia Kristel, David Rappaport, Rita Tushingham
August 31, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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:
Ausgerissen! Was nun?
Release year: 1978
Under the Same Sun
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Sameh Zoabi
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
The Eddie Capra Mysteries
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
August 31, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Phasor Zap
Starfleet Orion
Alto Trek
Slot Racers
Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio
Who was the US President on August 31, 1978?
On August 31, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1978?
On August 31, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1978?
On August 31, 1978 the Pope was John Paul I.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. 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 August 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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 August 1978?
August 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
