Sunday December 24, 1978: on this day

December 24, 1978 was the 358th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 24, 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 December 24, 1978, who was born and died on December 24, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Le Freak by Chic), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), TV series (e.g. A Woman Called Moses) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1978?


December 24, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 358th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1978 can also be written as 12/24/1978 in the US and as 24/12/1978 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1978 in December 1978 calendar

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December 24, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 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 December 24th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 24, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 01:21 am and setting at 01:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.

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Who was born on December 24, 1978?


Famous people born on December 24, 1978:

  • Keyshun Martin

    NBA player known for his scoring ability and leadership on the court.

  • Warren Tredrea

    Australian sportscaster and footballer.

  • Philly Philly

    Renowned rapper known for his hit songs and contributions to the hip-hop industry.

  • Yıldıray Baştürk

    German-turkish footballer.

  • Y?ld?ray Basturk

    Turkish footballer.

  • Bevin Branlandingham

    American blogger, author, and queer activist.

  • Carlson Twins

    Kyle and lane carlson are american fashion models.

  • Estella Warren

    Model.

  • Tonedeff

    American rapper.

  • Nicolas Chassagne groupe Kyo
  • Yoni Palmier
  • Souleymane Diawara
  • Nikolaj Rybakov
  • Tiberiu Lung
  • Ferenc Róth
  • Josh Asselin
  • John Nieuwenburg
  • Gemelli Carlson

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 5 days old,

or 2361 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16532 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 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 December 24, 1978?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 24, 1978.

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December 24, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1978:

  • Philip Khuri Hitti
  • Stan Seymour

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 24th

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December 24, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1978:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 24, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Le Freak
  2. - Too Much Heaven
  3. - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
  4. - My Life
  5. - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)

December 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 24, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Mary's Boy Child
  3. - Floral Dance
  4. - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  5. - Love's Unkind

December 24, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 24, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Le Freak
  2. - Got To Be Real
  3. - September
  4. - I'm Every Woman
  5. - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

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December 24, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 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

Starcrash

Starcrash

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Philip Kaufman

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright

Country: United States of America

Starcrash

Starcrash

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer, David Hasselhoff

Country: United States of America

December 24, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

A Woman Called Moses

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

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

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

December 24, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Wifey by Judy Blume

Wifey

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With over four million copies sold, Wifey by Judy Blume is a hilarious and moving story about a woman who gives up her traditional wifely duties to pursue her wildest fantasies. She also learns a lot.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

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

Julia Child & Company by Julia Child

Julia Child & Company

By:

Julia Child

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

By:

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 Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

December 24, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Superman

Superman

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-Adventure

Publisher: Atari

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

Fire Truck

Fire Truck

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Blasto

Blasto

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Gremlin

history

Who was the US President on December 24, 1978?

On December 24, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1978?

On December 24, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1978?

On December 24, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 December 1978?

December 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1978 calendar looked like.

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