Sunday April 30, 1978: on this day

April 30, 1978 was the 120th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 30, 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 April 30, 1978, who was born and died on April 30, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 30, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Night Fever by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Trishul, directed by Yash Chopra), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 30th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 30, 1978?


April 30, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 120th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1978 can also be written as 4/30/1978 in the US and as 30/4/1978 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1978 in April 1978 calendar

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April 30, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1978:

  • Elvis: the legend lives! closes at palace nyc after 101 performances
  • Janet coles wins lpga natural light lady tara golf classic.
  • The democratic republic of afghanistan is proclaimed under pro-communist leader nur mohammed taraki.
  • Battle of cassinga occurs in southern angola.
  • Communist activist henri curiel is murdered in paris.

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April 30, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 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 April 30th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 30, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on April 30, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:12 am and setting at 02:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1978.

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Who was born on April 30, 1978?


Famous people born on April 30, 1978:

  • Tom Fulp
    Tom Fulp

    Newgrounds founder and animator.

  • Wyllow Takahashi

    Wyllow Takahashi is a renowned robotics engineer who has designed innovative robotic systems for various industries.

  • Jahbari Johnson

    Jahbari Johnson is the founder and CEO of a successful technology startup that has disrupted the industry.

  • Janeece Takahashi

    Janeece Takahashi is a neuroscientist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of the human brain and its functions.

  • Ambrie Zhao

    Ambrie Zhao is a neuroscientist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of the human brain and its functions.

  • Paisly Chambers

    Paisly Chambers is an acclaimed foreign correspondent who has reported from some of the world's most challenging and conflict-ridden...

  • Deyna Morales

    Deyna Morales is a celebrated Mexican novelist whose works have been translated into multiple languages and have received critical acclaim.

  • Zawadi Mwenda

    Zawadi Mwenda is a Tanzanian journalist known for her investigative reporting on issues of corruption and human rights.

  • Kelda Thorvaldsson

    Kelda Thorvaldsson is a pioneering physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of quantum computing and the development of...

  • Marlita Sanchez

    Marlita Sanchez is a celebrated Latina poet whose work has been widely published and recognized for its lyrical beauty and powerful...

  • Aily Zhao

    Aily Zhao is a renowned artist known for her unique and innovative approach to painting and sculpture.

  • Justiss Patel

    Justiss Patel is a robotics engineer who has contributed to the development of advanced robotic systems.

  • Sencere Robinson

    Sencere Robinson is a successful entrepreneur who has founded several innovative technology companies.

  • Soyla Flores

    Soyla Flores is a celebrated Mexican photographer whose work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications around the world.

  • Kincade Harding

    Kincade Harding is an innovative entrepreneur who founded a successful startup in the renewable energy sector.

  • Ramyah Rao

    Ramyah Rao is an Indian physician who has made significant contributions to the field of public health and medical research.

  • Jeorgia Tanaka

    Jeorgia Tanaka is a renowned robotics engineer who has designed innovative solutions for various industries.

  • Halim Saad

    Halim Saad is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology startup that provides innovative solutions to the healthcare industry.

  • Leelynn Zheng

    Leelynn Zheng is a Chinese-American novelist whose acclaimed works of fiction have explored themes of identity, family, and the immigrant...

  • Azrael Thundercloud

    Azrael Thundercloud is a rising political star known for his innovative policy proposals and grassroots engagement.

Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

    Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

    Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

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April 30, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 20 days old,

or 2398 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16791 days old,

if you were born on April 30, 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 April 30, 1978?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 30, 1978.

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April 30, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1978:

  • Cella Rossi

    Cella Rossi was an Italian painter and sculptor who was a prominent figure in the Futurist art movement.

  • Liane Augustin
  • Oreste Rosa
  • Bruno Stefani
  • Luciano Mondolfo

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Nezar Qabbani

    Nezar Qabbani was a renowned Syrian poet, diplomat, and publisher who is considered one of the most influential Arab poets of the 20th...

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Carolle Dubois

    Carolle Dubois was a renowned French journalist who covered international news and conflicts for a major news agency.

  • Jimie Takahashi

    Jimie Takahashi was a respected journalist who dedicated her career to reporting on international affairs and human rights.

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April 30, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 1978:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 1978:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 1978:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
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April 30, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 30, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 30, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 30, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Night Fever
  2. - If I Can't Have You
  3. - Can't Smile Without You
  4. - The Closer I Get To You
  5. - With A Little Luck

April 30, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1978 was Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 30, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 30, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  2. - Too Much Too Little Too Late
  3. - Automatic Lover
  4. - Never Let Her Slip Away

April 30, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 30, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 30, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  2. - On Broadway
  3. - The Closer I Get To You
  4. - Bootzilla
  5. - Take Me To The Next Phase

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April 30, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Trishul

Trishul

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini

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

Sunset Cove

Sunset Cove

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Al Adamson

Starring: Jay B. Larson, Nathaniel Burr Smidt, Ray Andrews, Karen Fredrik

F.I.S.T

F.I.S.T

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon

Country: United States of America

April 30, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 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

Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

Release year: 1978

Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

April 30, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 30, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

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"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 Final Conclave by Malachi Martin

The Final Conclave

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The Final Conclave

The Second Ring Of Power by Carlos Castaneda

The Second Ring Of Power

By:

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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.

Bloodline by Sidney Sheldon

Bloodline

By:

Sheldon's epic tale of greed and betrayal and sabotage and danger and the ties which can kill...Roffe and Sons, a family business, is an international empire full of desperate, cash-hungry relatives.

April 30, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 30, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Alto Trek

Alto Trek

Platform: Xerox Alto

Genre: Space simulation/Real-time strategy/Action

3-D Docking Mission

3-D Docking Mission

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Programma International The Elektrik Keyboard

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 April 30, 1978?

On April 30, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1978?

On April 30, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 1978?

On April 30, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of April. 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 April 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

Find out more about April 30th

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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 April 1978?

April 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1978 calendar looked like.

Sunday April 30, 1978