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January 08, 1978 was the 8th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is January 08, 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 08, 1978, who was born and died on January 08, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Coma, directed by Michael Crichton), 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 8th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 08, 1978?
- January 08, 1978: What happened on that day?
- January 08, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 08, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 08, 1978?
- January 08, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 08, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- January 08, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 08, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- January 08, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 08, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 08, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 08, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 08, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on January 08, 1978?
What day of the week was January 08, 1978?
January 08, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 8th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 08, 1978 can also be written as 1/8/1978 in the US and as 8/1/1978 in UK and Europe.
January 08, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 08, 1978:
- Bowing to international pressure, president of pakistan zulfikar ali bhutto releases bengali leader sheikh mujibur rahman from prison, who had been arrested after declaring the independence of bangladesh.
January 08, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th 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 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 08, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 08, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 08, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:25 am and setting at 05:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1978.
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Who was born on January 08, 1978?
Famous people born on January 08, 1978:
- Marco Fu
Hong kong-canadian snooker player.
- Petra Minarova
Miss czech republic-universe (1997).
- Boris Avrukh
Israeli chess player and author.
- Leonardo Bertagnolli
Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![David Bowie]()
David BowieBritish actor and rock star with exotic looks.
![Cynthia Erivo]()
Cynthia ErivoCynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...
![Stephen Hawking]()
Stephen HawkingBritish theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.
![Géraldine Pailhas]()
Géraldine PailhasFrench actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.
![Graham Chapman]()
Graham ChapmanAn english actor and writer.
![José Ferrer]()
José FerrerPuerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
![Yvette Mimieux]()
Yvette MimieuxAmerican actress, stage, and tv actress.
![Michelle Forbes]()
Michelle ForbesActress (julianna cox-homicide).
January 08, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 3 months old,
or 555 months and 16 days old,
or 2415 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16908 days old,
if you were born on January 08, 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 08, 1978?
There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 08, 1978.
January 08, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 08, 1978:
- André François-Poncet
What famous deaths happened on January 8th?
Famous deaths on January 8th:
![John Gregson]()
John GregsonActor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.
![Yvonne De Carlo]()
Yvonne De CarloCanadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...
![Edd Byrnes]()
Edd ByrnesEdd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.
![Gale Page]()
Gale PageActress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.
![Pat Buttram]()
Pat ButtramAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1915).
![Robert Baden-Powell]()
Robert Baden-PowellBritish military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.
![Zbigniew Cybulski]()
Zbigniew CybulskiPolish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.
![Lois Wilson]()
Lois WilsonActress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.
- Castin Galilei
Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.
- Galileah Galilei
Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...
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January 08, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 08, 1978:
- Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
January 08, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 08, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1978 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 08, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love
- Player - Baby Come Back
- Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou
- L.T.D. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
- Dolly Parton - Here You Come Again
January 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 08, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
- Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
- Donna Summer - Love's Unkind
- The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - Floral Dance
- Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
January 08, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1978 was Ffun by ConFunkShun, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 08, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- ConFunkShun - Ffun
- George Duke - Reach For It
- Rose Royce - Ooh Boy
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Serpentine Fire
- Natalie Cole - Our Love
January 08, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 08, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Coma
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Michael Crichton
Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley
Country: United States of America
Get Out Your Handkerchiefs
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Bertrand Blier
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Carole Laure, Patrick Dewaere, Michel Serrault
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
Casotto
Release year: 1977
Directed by: Sergio Citti
Starring: Jodie Foster, Michele Placido, Mariangela Melato, Catherine Deneuve, Ugo Tognazzi, Ninetto Davoli, Paolo Stoppa, Carlo Croccolo, Massimo Bonetti, Franco Citti, Gigi Proietti, Anna Melato
Country: Italy
January 08, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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
Release year: 1978
Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Newcomers
Release year: 1977
Directed by: James Allen Bradley
The Professionals
Release year: 1977
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
January 08, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 08, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Evergreen
By: Belva Plain
Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.
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.
The Amityville Horror
By: Jay Anson
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.
The Thorn Birds
By: Colleen McCullough
"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …
The Honorable Schoolboy
By: John le Carré
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 08, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 08, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Superman
Video Pinball
MUD1
Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)
Alto Trek
Who was the US President on January 08, 1978?
On January 08, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1978?
On January 08, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 08, 1978?
On January 08, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 8th?
January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
- 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
- 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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.
