Tuesday January 31, 1978: on this day

January 31, 1978 was the 31st day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 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 January 31, 1978, who was born and died on January 31, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Blue Collar, directed by Paul Schrader), TV series (e.g. All Creatures Great And Small) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1978?


January 31, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1978 can also be written as 1/31/1978 in the US and as 31/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

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January 31, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1978:

  • Elvis: the legend lives! opens at palace theater nyc for 101 performances
  • Israel turns three military outposts in west bank into civilian settlements.
  • The crown of st. stephen (also known as the holy crown of hungary) goes on public display after being returned to hungary from the united states, where it was held after world war ii.

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January 31, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 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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January 31, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:48 pm and setting at 11:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.

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Who was born on January 31, 1978?


Famous people born on January 31, 1978:

  • Aryon Timberlake

    Aryon Timberlake is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology startup focused on developing innovative software solutions.

  • Fabián Caballero

    Argentinian manager and footballer.

  • Ellen Stagg

    American photographer.

  • Ray Shah

    Irish radio presenter.

  • Arthur Wellesley

    Earl of mornington is an english noble.

  • Brad Rutter

    American game show contestant, highest winning jeopardy champion! history.

  • Dimitris Lalos
  • Mattia Palazzi
  • Łukasz Skrzyński
  • Simone Tiribocchi
  • Marvin Willoughby
  • Chen Yi-ju
  • Beatrice Brignone
  • Ibolya Oláh
  • Annemarie Forder
  • Ivajlo Gabrovski
  • Patrick Gruber
  • Dread Mar-I

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 20 days old,

or 2411 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16881 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 31, 1978?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 31, 1978.

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January 31, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1978:

  • Domenico Bernasconi

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1978:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1978:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

January 31, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stayin' Alive
  2. - Short People
  3. - Baby Come Back
  4. - We Are The Champions
  5. - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water

January 31, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

January 31, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Take A Chance On Me
  2. - Figaro
  3. - If I Had Words
  4. - Come Back My Love
  5. - Uptown Top Ranking

January 31, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1978 was Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

January 31, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
  2. - Our Love
  3. - Always And Forever
  4. - Too Hot Ta Trot
  5. - Ffun

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January 31, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blue Collar

Blue Collar

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto, Ed Begley Jr.

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

The Biggest Battle

The Biggest Battle

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Helmut Berger, Samantha Eggar, Giuliano Gemma, John Huston

The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle

Release year: 1978

Directed by: René Cardona Jr.

Starring: John Huston, Andrés García, Hugo Stiglitz, Gloria Guida

January 31, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

Release year: 1978

Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

The Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

January 31, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

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A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson

The Amityville Horror

By:

The Lutz family moved into their new Long Island home in suburban Long Island in December 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that Ronald DeFeo had murdered his brothers and parents one year prior.

Beggarman, Thief by Irwin Shaw

Beggarman, Thief

By:

Wesley is haunted by the murder of his father and begins a strange, deeply personal quest. He falls in love with Gretchen, who finds new challenges and opportunities.

Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer

Looking Out For Number One

By:

Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.

The Honorable Schoolboy by John le Carré

The Honorable Schoolboy

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Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library / First Edition Society 1977. First edition. Full-leather. Bound in orange brown leather full leather with raised band, gilt-decorated, -titled, all edges are gilt

January 31, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adventureland

Adventureland

Platform: TRS-80, Apple II series, Atari 8-bit, TI-99/4A, Commodore PET, Commodore 64, IBM-PC, Commodore VIC-20, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64, Exidy Sorcerer

Genre: Interactive Fiction

Publisher: Adventure International

MUD1

MUD1

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Alto Trek

Alto Trek

Platform: Xerox Alto

Genre: Space simulation/Real-time strategy/Action

Basketball

Basketball

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit computers

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: Atari

Clowns

Clowns

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Publisher: Commodore

history

Who was the US President on January 31, 1978?

On January 31, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1978?

On January 31, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1978?

On January 31, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. 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 January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1978?

January 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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