Sunday October 15, 1978: on this day

October 15, 1978 was the 288th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 15, 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 October 15, 1978, who was born and died on October 15, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss You All Over by Exile), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), TV series (e.g. Treasure Island) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 1978?


October 15, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 288th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1978 can also be written as 10/15/1978 in the US and as 15/10/1978 in UK and Europe.

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October 15, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1978:

  • Silvia bertolaccini wins lpga civitan golf open

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October 15, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - Houston Oilers : 10 - 17
  • Dallas Cowboys - St. Louis Cardinals : 24 - 21
  • Detroit Lions - Atlanta Falcons : 0 - 14
  • Kansas City Chiefs - Oakland Raiders : 6 - 28
  • Los Angeles Rams - Minnesota Vikings : 34 - 17
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October 15, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 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 October 15th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 15, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 October 15, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:10 pm and setting at 07:21 am.

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

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Who was born on October 15, 1978?


Famous people born on October 15, 1978:

  • Devon Gummersall
    Devon Gummersall

    Colorado, united states -- actor (relativity, brian-my so called life).

  • Janthony Ramos

    Janthony Ramos is an American actor known for his role as Usnavi de la Vega in the musical film 'In the Heights'.

  • Fouad Chouki

    French middle distance runner (1500m), who won bronze at the 2001 mediterranean games, tunis, and was fourth at the 2002 european...

  • Takeshi Morishima

    Japanese professional wrestler.

  • Wes Moore

    American politician, author, nonprofit executive, and television producer, 63rd governor of maryland.

  • Cheryl Crowe

    Miss delaware teen usa (1997).

  • Kathleen Rubins

    Astronaut.

  • Ushe Usher

    Musician.

  • Katharina Wackernagel
  • Boško Balaban
  • Sergio Comba
  • Chris Brown
  • Kirsi Välimaa
  • Jens Gustafsson
  • Davide Rigamonti
  • Sebu Simonian
  • Vasif Haqverdiyev
  • Jean-François Bastien

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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October 15, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 13 days old,

or 2371 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16601 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 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 October 15, 1978?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 15, 1978.

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October 15, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 1978:

  • Eugene Smith

    Documentary photographer known for his powerful photo essays.

  • William Eugene Smith
  • Giulio Stella
  • Carmine Tramunti
  • Thomas Reid MacDonald

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

  • Thomas Sankara

    Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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October 15, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 1978:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1978:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 9th and October 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1978 was Kiss You All Over by Exile, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss You All Over
  2. - Hot Child In The City
  3. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  4. - Don't Look Back
  5. - Reminiscing

October 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1978 was Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Summer Nights
  2. - Rasputin
  3. - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
  4. - Lucky Stars
  5. - Sandy

October 15, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 15, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Nation Under A Groove
  2. - Got To Get You Into My Life
  3. - It Seems To Hang On
  4. - Blame It On The Boogie
  5. - I'm In Love (And I Love The Feeling)

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October 15, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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 Sister of Ursula

The Sister of Ursula

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Enzo Milioni

Starring: Barbara Magnolfi, Stefania D'Amario, Anna Zinnemann, Antiniska Nemour

Autumn Sonata

Autumn Sonata

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Liv Ullmann, Lena Nyman, Halvar Björk

Country: United States of America

Watership Down

Watership Down

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Martin Rosen

Starring: John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson, Michael Graham Cox

Country: United States of America

October 15, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:

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

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Release year: 1978

October 15, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 15, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cosmic Conflict

Cosmic Conflict

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

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Magnavox / Philips

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Clowns

Clowns

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Publisher: Commodore

Blasto

Blasto

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Gremlin

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Who was the US President on October 15, 1978?

On October 15, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1978?

On October 15, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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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 October 1978?

October 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1978 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 15, 1978