Sunday November 12, 1978: on this day

November 12, 1978 was the 316th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is November 12, 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 November 12, 1978, who was born and died on November 12, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 12, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. MacArthur Park by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. The Lord of the Rings, directed by Ralph Bakshi), TV series (e.g. Matador) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 12th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 12, 1978?


November 12, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 316th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 12, 1978 can also be written as 11/12/1978 in the US and as 12/11/1978 in UK and Europe.

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November 12, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 12, 1978:

  • Platinum opens at mark hellinger theater nyc for 33 performances
  • Nancy lopez wins lpga colgate far east golf open
  • Pope john paul ii takes possession of his cathedral church, the basilica of st. john lateran, as the bishop of rome.

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November 12, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - New Orleans Saints : 20 - 17
  • Baltimore Colts - Seattle Seahawks : 17 - 14
  • Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings : 14 - 17
  • Dallas Cowboys - Green Bay Packers : 42 - 14
  • Denver Broncos - Cleveland Browns : 19 - 7
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November 12, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 12, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 12, 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on November 12th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 12, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on November 12, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 12, 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 November 12, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:43 pm and setting at 05:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1978.

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Who was born on November 12, 1978?


Famous people born on November 12, 1978:

  • Alexandra Maria Lara
    Alexandra Maria Lara

    Alexandra maria lara is a romanian-born german actress known for her roles in movies such as downfall and the reader.

  • Ashley Williams
    Ashley Williams

    American actress.

  • Marri Lynn

    Bestselling author of several critically acclaimed novels.

  • Duong Hoang

    Duong Hoang is a Vietnamese-American entrepreneur and the founder of Axie Infinity, a popular blockchain-based game.

  • Loveah Playwright

    Loveah Playwright is a celebrated playwright whose plays have been widely performed and acclaimed for their compelling characters and...

  • Céline Sciamma

    A French film director and screenwriter, known for her critically acclaimed films that explore themes of gender, sexuality, and identity.

  • Jaque Duval

    Jaque Duval is a French entrepreneur and venture capitalist who has founded several successful technology startups and invested in numerous...

  • Adiba Mahbub

    Adiba Mahbub is a Bangladeshi musician and composer known for her innovative fusion of traditional Bangladeshi music with contemporary...

  • Chasin Gomez

    Chasin Gomez is a renowned ecologist who has dedicated her career to the study and preservation of endangered species and their habitats.

  • Sou Yamamura

    Former professional baseball player known for his exceptional pitching skills.

  • Akaash Banerjee

    Veteran journalist with a focus on international affairs.

  • Ustin Jacobs

    Leading cybersecurity expert specializing in threat analysis and mitigation.

  • Londan Norris

    Londan Norris was an American football defensive back who played in the National Football League for 10 seasons.

  • Amaro Dias

    Amaro Dias is a Portuguese entrepreneur and the founder of Farfetch, a leading online luxury fashion platform.

  • Xiong Zhang

    Xiong Zhang is a Chinese cybersecurity expert who has worked on developing advanced security solutions for various industries.

  • Duha Khalil

    Duha Khalil is a Jordanian entrepreneur and the founder of Mawdoo3, a leading Arabic content platform.

  • Anamika Chakraborty

    Anamika Chakraborty is a renowned Indian classical musician specializing in Hindustani vocal music.

  • Sigmond Mikaelsson

    Notable for contributions to open-source projects.

  • Jodiann Choreographer

    Jodiann Choreographer is a renowned choreographer known for her innovative and captivating dance routines.

Whose famous birthday is on November 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 12th:

  • Grace Kelly
    Grace Kelly

    Grace Kelly was an American actress who became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III.

  • Ryan Gosling
    Ryan Gosling

    Canadian actor, director and writer.

  • Cote de Pablo
    Cote de Pablo

    Cote de Pablo is a Chilean-American actress and entrepreneur, best known for her role as Ziva David on the CBS television series NCIS.

  • Anne Hathaway
    Anne Hathaway

    American actress, who starred in dramatic films like brokeback mountain and havoc in 2005.

  • Megan Mullally
    Megan Mullally

    Megan mullally is an american actress and singer best known for her role as karen walker on the tv show will & grace.

  • Tonya Harding
    Tonya Harding

    American competition skater, who won her first national title in 1991 with a daring triple-axel.

  • Radha Mitchell
    Radha Mitchell

    Producer and actress from australia.

  • Kim Hunter
    Kim Hunter

    American actress who made her screen debut in 1943's "the seventh victim.

  • Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn

    American actor known for his roles in 'The Princess Bride' and 'Toy Story'.

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

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November 12, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 17 days old,

or 2367 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16574 days old,

if you were born on November 12, 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 November 12, 1978?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 12, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on November 12, 1978.

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November 12, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 12, 1978:

  • Howard Swanson

    Composer dies at 71.

  • Len Capewell

What famous deaths happened on November 12th?

Famous deaths on November 12th:

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jonathan Brandis
    Jonathan Brandis

    American actor and director.

  • Penny Singleton
    Penny Singleton

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Gabriele Tinti
    Gabriele Tinti

    Gabriele tinti was an italian actor known for his roles in italian cinema and television.

  • Eve Arden
    Eve Arden

    Eve Arden was an American actress known for her role as the principal in the TV series 'Our Miss Brooks.

  • Mahmoud Abdel Aziz
    Mahmoud Abdel Aziz

    Egyptian actor (b. 1946).

  • Stan Lee

    Co-creator of Marvel Comics and a pioneer in the comic book industry.

  • Pasty Ruth

    Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • William Shafter

    American general known for leading the Spanish-American War.

  • Elizabeth Gaskell

    An english short story writer and novelist during the victorian era.

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November 12, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 12, 1978:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Lieven (Leafwini, Lebuin); Josaphat Kuncevyc
  • Also see November 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • National Holiday: Sun Yat-Sen (observed in China and Taiwan)
  • In the Back To The Future film trilogy, November 12, 1955 is a key date. It is the date of the "famous Hill Valley lightning storm" which sends Marty McFly back to 1985 in his DeLorean time machine, and the date Marty gets his parents together. In Back to the Future Part II, Marty and Doc Brown return to this date to stop Biff Tannen from changing history. Doc Brown hyposthesizes that this date might hold some special significance, being the temporal junction point for the entire space-time
  • Bahá'f Faith: Holy Day, Bahá'u'lláh
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November 12, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 12, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 6th and November 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 12, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 1978 was MacArthur Park by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

November 12, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 12, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 6th and November 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - MacArthur Park
  2. - You Needed Me
  3. - Double Vision
  4. - How Much I Feel
  5. - Hot Child In The City

November 12, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 12, 1978 was Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

November 12, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 12, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 6th and November 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rat Trap
  2. - Summer Nights
  3. - Hopelessly Devoted To You
  4. - Sandy
  5. - My Best Friend's Girl

November 12, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 12, 1978 was I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

November 12, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 12, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 6th and November 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm Every Woman
  2. - It Seems To Hang On
  3. - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
  4. - One Nation Under A Groove
  5. - Blame It On The Boogie

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November 12, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 12, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ralph Bakshi

Starring: Christopher Guard, William Squire, Michael Scholes, John Hurt

Country: United States of America

Paradise Alley

Paradise Alley

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Lee Canalito, Armand Assante, Frank McRae

Country: United States of America

Stony Island

Stony Island

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Starring: Richard Davis, Edward Stoney Robinson, George Englund Jr., Gene Barge

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

November 12, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 12, 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:

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1978

Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong

Country: Japan

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

Taxi

Taxi

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Daniel Ray

November 12, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 12, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Second Generation by Howard Fast

Second Generation

By:

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

Bright Flows The River by Taylor Caldwell

Bright Flows The River

By:

Guy Jerald was the living proof that the American Dream is possible. A man who built an empire from a scrap of farmland and a man who rose from poverty, Guy Jerald.

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

By:

James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

In Search Of History by Theodore H. White

In Search Of History

By:

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Scruples by Judith Krantz

Scruples

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Scruples is the first novel to make publishing history. It's widely regarded as the best novel ever about the extravagant lifestyle of the Beverly Hills boutique owner and its employees.

November 12, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 12, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Ship

Star Ship

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Starfleet Orion

Starfleet Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Frogs

Frogs

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action / Platform

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Pirate Adventure

Pirate Adventure

Platform: TRS-80, Vic 20, TI-99/4A, Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

history

Who was the US President on November 12, 1978?

On November 12, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 12, 1978?

On November 12, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on November 12, 1978?

On November 12, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about November 12th?

November 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of November. 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 November 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Israel and hamas exchange missile firing, with 300 rockets launched from gaza in three hours.
  • 2017 - 2017 in the central african republic - a grenade attack on a peace concert in bangui (central african republic) kills 7 and injures 20,
  • 2016 - 2016 khuzdar bombing in pakistan: a bomb blast in the shah noorani shrine in hub, lasbela district of balochistan, pakistan killed at least 52 people and left more than 100 others injured. isil claimed responsibility. (the news) (geo tv) (daily pakistan),

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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 November 1978?

November 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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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Sunday November 12, 1978