Sunday July 02, 1978: on this day

July 02, 1978 was the 183rd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 02, 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 02, 1978, who was born and died on July 02, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 02, 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 July 2nd, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 02, 1978?


July 02, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1978 can also be written as 7/2/1978 in the US and as 2/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

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July 02, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 02, 1978:

  • Pitcher ron guidry sets new york yankees record of 13-0 start.

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July 02, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd 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 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 02, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 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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Discover the planets positions on July 2nd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 02, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 02, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 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 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:35 am and setting at 06:57 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 July 02, 1978?


Famous people born on July 02, 1978:

  • Owain Yeoman
    Owain Yeoman

    Owain yeoman is a welsh actor known for his roles in the mentalist and troy: fall of a city.

  • Deadrick Williams

    Deadrick Williams is an acclaimed American filmmaker known for his thought-provoking documentaries.

  • Reia Bautista

    Reia Bautista is a Filipino-American novelist known for her novels that explore the immigrant experience and the complexities of cultural...

  • Marshayla Jackson

    Marshayla Jackson is a successful entrepreneur who founded a thriving technology startup.

  • Mckinsley Simmons

    Mckinsley Simmons is a county commissioner focused on issues of economic development and infrastructure investment.

  • Cardell Butler

    Cardell Butler was a talented basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Roan Carneiro

    Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC.

  • Juri Ratas

    Former Prime Minister of Estonia.

  • Brendt Rasmussen

    Brendt Rasmussen is a Danish politician who has served as a member of the Folketing, the Danish parliament.

  • Diana Gurtskaya

    Georgian-russian singer-songwriter.

  • Julie Night

    American pornographic actress.

  • Joseph Gomis
  • Kossi Agassa
  • Anita Buri
  • Paul Danan

Whose famous birthday is on July 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 2nd:

  • Lindsay Lohan
    Lindsay Lohan

    American actress, singer-songwriter, model, director, and producer.

  • Alex Morgan
    Alex Morgan

    Alex morgan is a professional soccer player known for her success with the united states women's national soccer team and her club teams, as...

  • Ashley Tisdale
    Ashley Tisdale

    Ashley tisdale is an american singer and actress known for her roles in the high school musical series and her music career.

  • Margot Robbie
    Margot Robbie

    Margot robbie is an australian actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the wolf of wall street' and 'suicide squad'.

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Line Renaud
    Line Renaud

    French star with legendary successes in every aspect of show business.

  • Larry David
    Larry David

    Brooklyn, new york -- comedian (fridays) / writer (seinfeld).

  • Michelle Branch
    Michelle Branch

    American singer (the wreckers).

  • Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe

    American actress, best known for her role in det.

  • Ron Silver
    Ron Silver

    American actor, director, and political activist (d. 2009).

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July 02, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 17 days old,

or 2389 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16728 days old,

if you were born on July 02, 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 July 02, 1978?

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 02, 1978.

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July 02, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 02, 1978:

  • Aris Alexandrou

    Greek poet, translator and novelist (born in 1922).

  • Alfredo Conti
  • Luca Pietromarchi

What famous deaths happened on July 2nd?

Famous deaths on July 2nd:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Fred Gwynne
    Fred Gwynne

    American comedian and actor (born 1926).

  • Elizabeth Spriggs
    Elizabeth Spriggs

    English actress and screenwriter (b. 1929).

  • Jan Murray
    Jan Murray

    Bronx, new york -- comedian - (treasure hunt: who killed teddy bear?.

  • Frances Howard
    Frances Howard

    Actress (swan and shock punch), died at 73.

  • Mayjor Hemingway

    Iconic writer known for his impactful prose and storytelling.

  • Joseff Hemingway

    Iconic American novelist and short story writer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 2nd

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July 02, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 02, 1978:

  • Feast Day of St. John Regis
  • Originally, in the Roman Catholic Church, the Feast of the Visitation was celebrated on this day, although it has since been transferred to May 31
  • Palio di Provenzano in Siena, Italy
  • Canada Day. Under the Holidays Act, Canada Day is always observed on July 1 unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed on July 2.
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July 02, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 02, 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).


July 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 02, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 02, 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

July 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 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.

July 02, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 02, 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

July 02, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1978 was Stuff Like That by Quincy Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 02, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 02, 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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July 02, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 02, 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

July 02, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 02, 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

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

July 02, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 02, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The World According To Garp by John Irving

The World According To Garp

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20th Anniversary Edition with a new Afterword by the author. This is the story of T. S.

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

By:

"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.

Stained Glass by William F. Buckley Jr

Stained Glass

By:

Blackford Oakes is back! Blackford Oakes returns!

The Only Investment Guide You'Ll Ever Need by Andrew Tobias

The Only Investment Guide You'Ll Ever Need

By:

Over thirty years, The Only Investment Guide You Will Ever Need has been a popular finance guide that has won the loyalty of over a million people across the United States.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

July 02, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 02, 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)

Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Dynasty (video game)

Dynasty (video game)

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

3-D Docking Mission

3-D Docking Mission

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Programma International The Elektrik Keyboard

Blasto

Blasto

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Gremlin

history

Who was the US President on July 02, 1978?

On July 02, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 02, 1978?

On July 02, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 02, 1978?

On July 02, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 2nd?

July 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Two car bombs and gunmen were used by islamist militants to attack the niger armed forces base in inates, close to the border with mali. they killed 18 soldiers. they also kidnapped four nigerien soldiers, and stole dozens more vehicles.
  • 2018 - Crossing the ditch. scott donaldson, a new zealander, becomes the first solo kayaker who successfully crosses the tasman sea. after 62 days at sea, donaldson landed at ngamotu beach in new plymouth at 8.44 pm local time (08.44 utc).
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attack damascus killing at least 21 and injuring 12 more.

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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.

Discover how July 1978 calendar looked like.

Sunday July 2, 1978