Monday January 02, 1978: on this day
About January 2nd, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: Rhino Records releases their first album "Wildmania".
- Day of the week: January 2nd, 1978 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Kate Bosworth, Taye Diggs
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees
- #1 UK song: Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings
- Popular movie: Coma directed by Michael Crichton
More about January 2nd, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on January 2nd, 1978.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 02, 1978?
- January 02, 1978: What happened on that day?
- January 02, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 02, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 02, 1978?
- How old is someone born on January 02, 1978?
- January 02, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- January 02, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 02, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- January 02, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 02, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 02, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 02, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 02, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on January 02, 1978?
What day of the week was January 02, 1978?
January 02, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 02, 1978 can also be written as 1/2/1978 in the US and as 2/1/1978 in UK and Europe.
January 02, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 02, 1978:
- Rhino records releases their first album "wildmania".
- On the orders of the president of pakistan, muhammad zia-ul-haq, paramilitary forces opened fire on peaceful protesting workers in multan, pakistan; it is known as 1978 massacre at multan colony textile mills.
January 02, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 02, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd 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 02, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 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 January 2nd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 02, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 02, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:49 pm and setting at 12:17 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 02, 1978?
Famous people born on January 02, 1978:
- Yanick Ago
Professional soccer player known for his skills on the field.
- Tiziana Terenzi
Italian astronomer known for her work in studying the formation of stars.
- Karina Smirnoff
Karina Smirnoff is a professional ballroom dancer who gained fame on the TV show Dancing with the Stars.
- Flower Tucci
Renowned adult film actress known for her performances in the industry.
- London Charles
Reality star.
- Megumi Toyoguchi
Japanese singer and actress with a japanese voice.
- Stéphane Krauth
French criminal convicted of the incineration, murder, and rape of karine schaaff, 16, on 22 july 2001 in bitche.
- Kjartan Sveinsson
Icelandic keyboard player (sigur r3s).
- Chandra Davis
- Neil Swaab
- Yoon Se-ah
- Cibelle
- Roberta de Matthaeis
- Andrew Hughes
- Oliver Lederer
- Froylán Ledezma
- Jevhen Levčenko
- Henrik Pedersen
Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:
![Kate Bosworth]()
Kate BosworthAmerican actress.
![Taye Diggs]()
Taye DiggsTaye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.
![Tia Carrere]()
Tia CarrereTia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.
![Isaac Asimov]()
Isaac AsimovRussian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.
![Giovanna Ralli]()
Giovanna RalliItalian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.
![Florence Lawrence]()
Florence LawrenceSilent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
![William Haines]()
William HainesAmerican interior designer and actor (d. 1973).
![Patrick Huard]()
Patrick HuardCanadian screenwriter and actor.
![Joanna Pacula]()
Joanna PaculaTomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).
![Lucy Davis]()
Lucy DavisEnglish actress.
How old is someone born on January 02, 1978?
Someone born on January 02, 1978 is:
46 years 5 months old,
or 557 months and 3 days old,
or 2422 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16956 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1978?
There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 02, 1978.
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January 02, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?
Famous deaths on January 2nd:
![David Lynch]()
David LynchAmerican screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.
![Anne Francis]()
Anne FrancisAmerican magazine cover girl, five years old.
![Dick Powell]()
Dick PowellAmerican actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).
![Pete Postlethwaite]()
Pete PostlethwaitePete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.
![Dick Emery]()
Dick EmeryActor (yellow submarine.
![Una Merkel]()
Una MerkelCovington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).
![Jack Carson]()
Jack CarsonManitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).
![Nancy Kelly]()
Nancy KellyLowell, massachusetts -- actress.
![Emil Jannings]()
Emil JanningsGerman actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.
![Tex Ritter]()
Tex RitterCountry singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 2nd
January 02, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 02, 1978:
- New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
- United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
- Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
- Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
- Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
- The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
- Science Fiction Day
January 02, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 02, 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 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1978 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 02, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 02, 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 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 02, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 02, 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 02, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1978 was Ffun by ConFunkShun, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.
January 02, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 02, 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 02, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 02, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 02, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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:
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
January 02, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 02, 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.
The Book Of Merlyn
By: Terence H. White
The romance and tragedy of THE ONCE & FUTURE KING is complete with this magnificent fantasy about King Arthur's last days, his faithful magician, and his animal teachers.
Scruples
By: Judith Krantz
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.
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.
Dreams Die First
By: Harold Robbins
"Robbins eroticized commerce and, at the time, commercialized erotica. He dashing into an rich new market for dirty novels." --The New Yorker. "Robbins' dialog is moving... His people have the warmth
January 02, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 02, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gee Bee
Dynasty (video game)
Video Pinball
Fire Truck
Pirate Adventure
Who was the US President on January 02, 1978?
On January 02, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1978?
On January 02, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 02, 1978?
On January 02, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 2nd?
January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
- 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
- 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.
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.
