Wednesday January 04, 1978: on this day

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What day of the week was January 04, 1978?


January 04, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 4th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1978 can also be written as 1/4/1978 in the US and as 4/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

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January 04, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 1978:

  • A referendum in chile supports the policies of augusto pinochet.

January 04, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 04, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th 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 04, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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January 04, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 04, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:00 am and setting at 01:41 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 04, 1978?


Famous people born on January 04, 1978:

  • Karine Ruby

    French snowboarder, and olympic champion, won a gold medal in the 1998 winter olympics nagano.

  • Dominik Hrbaty

    Slovakian tennis player.

  • Cori Garrison

    Actress known for her roles in various TV series and films.

  • Mai Meneses

    Spanish singer-songwriter/guitarist (nena daconte).

  • Paul Licuria

    Australian footballer.

  • Rustem Sabirchuzin
  • Alon Stein
  • Alexander Weber
  • Sven de Caluwé
  • Susan Jennings
  • Stian Ohr
  • Nacho Ordín
  • Tomas Rinkevičius
  • Martin Knudsen
  • André Neles
  • Marius Ebbers
  • Cristián Gómez

Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

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How old is someone born on January 04, 1978?


Someone born on January 04, 1978 is:

46 years 5 months old,

or 557 months and 1 day old,

or 2422 weeks

or 16954 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 1978?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 04, 1978.

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January 04, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 04, 1978:

  • Willem Bruynzeel

    Dutch lumber/lumber/wood manufacturer dies at the age of 76.

  • Ubert Piacco
  • Vittorio Giovanni Rossi
  • Tono
  • Billy Gray
  • Peter Wilhousky

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Jeanette Loff
    Jeanette Loff

    Jeanette Loff was an American actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

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January 04, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 04, 1978:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 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 04, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1978 was How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 04, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 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:

  1. - How Deep Is Your Love
  2. - Baby Come Back
  3. - Blue Bayou
  4. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again
  5. - Here You Come Again

January 04, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 04, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 04, 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:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Uptown Top Ranking
  3. - Love's Unkind
  4. - Floral Dance
  5. - It's A Heartache

January 04, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 1978 was Ffun by ConFunkShun, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 04, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 04, 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:

  1. - Ffun
  2. - Reach For It
  3. - Ooh Boy
  4. - Serpentine Fire
  5. - Our Love

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January 04, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 04, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Coma

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley

Country: United States of America

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Bertrand Blier

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Carole Laure, Patrick Dewaere, Michel Serrault

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

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

Casotto

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Sergio Citti

Starring: Jodie Foster, Michele Placido, Mariangela Melato, Catherine Deneuve, Ugo Tognazzi, Ninetto Davoli, Paolo Stoppa, Carlo Croccolo, Massimo Bonetti, Franco Citti, Gigi Proietti, Anna Melato

Country: Italy

January 04, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 04, 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:

All Creatures Great and Small

Release year: 1978

Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

On Our Own

Release year: 1977

Directed by: Lyman Dayton

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

January 04, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 04, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Second Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Second Deadly Sin

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This is a taut, gripping story that puts Edward Delaney, a police detective, on the trail of a criminal in New York City's art world. Victor Maitland, a world-renowned artist was discovered a month ago

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

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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.

Essays Of E.B. White by E.B. White

Essays Of E.B. White

By:

This classic collection is by one of the most important essayists of all time.

The Black Marble by Joseph Wambaugh

The Black Marble

By:

He is a damned fine cop. A homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson.38 bottle and a vodka can.

The Book Of Merlyn by Terence H. White

The Book Of Merlyn

By:

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.

January 04, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 04, 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.

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

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

Basketball

Basketball

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit computers

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: Atari

Sky Diver

Sky Diver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on January 04, 1978?

On January 04, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 1978?

On January 04, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 1978?

On January 04, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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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 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.

Discover how January 1978 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 4, 1978