Tuesday June 06, 1978: on this day

About June 6th, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: Proposition 13 cuts California property taxes 57 percent.
  • Day of the week: June 6th, 1978 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Paul Giamatti, Sandra Bernhard
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
  • #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
  • Popular movie: Grease directed by Randal Kleiser

More about June 6th, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on June 6th, 1978.

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What day of the week was June 06, 1978?


June 06, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 157th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 06, 1978 can also be written as 6/6/1978 in the US and as 6/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 06, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

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June 06, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 06, 1978:

  • Proposition 13 cuts california property taxes 57 percent.

June 06, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 06, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 06, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 06, 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 June 6th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 06, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 06, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 06, 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 June 06, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:20 am and setting at 09:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1978.

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Who was born on June 06, 1978?


Famous people born on June 06, 1978:

  • Judith Barsi
    Judith Barsi

    Actress as a child, killed by her father and mother at 11.

  • Anamari Koraca

    Renowned physicist known for her contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Lily Asquith

    Renowned physicist known for her work in particle physics.

  • Marieke van Vugt

    Renowned for her work in human-computer interaction and virtual reality.

  • Mirjana Majdak

    Olympic swimmer who represented Croatia.

  • Faudel

    French raï singer of algerian descent.

  • Joy Enriquez

    American singer.

  • Courtney Milan

    Courtney Milan is a bestselling author known for her historical romance novels.

  • Cora Sherlock

    Award-winning Irish journalist covering international news.

  • Mariana Popova

    Bulgarian singer.

  • Nick Kroll

    Actor.

  • Carl Barât

    English singer-songwriter (the libertines dirty pretty things).

  • Andrew Reynolds

    American professional skater.

  • Marko Verginella
  • Igors Vihrovs
  • Andrea Volpini
  • Marco Balzano
  • Irina Baženova

Whose famous birthday is on June 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 6th:

  • Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti

    Paul giamatti is an american actor known for his versatile roles in both film and television, including his acclaimed performances in...

  • Sandra Bernhard
    Sandra Bernhard

    American comedian, tall, thin, aggressive, hip, and manic.

  • Robert Englund
    Robert Englund

    American actor.

  • Colin Quinn
    Colin Quinn

    American comedian and actor, he is also a co-host of "remote control" on mtv.

  • Maria Montez
    Maria Montez

    Dominican-french actress (b. 1912).

  • Jack Kilmer
    Jack Kilmer

    Movie actor.

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Harvey Fierstein
    Harvey Fierstein

    Harvey Fierstein is a Tony Award-winning actor and playwright known for his work in theater and film.

  • Jason Isaacs
    Jason Isaacs

    Jason isaacs is an english actor known for his roles in the harry potter film series as lucius malfoy and in the tv series the oa and star...

  • Ellie Kendrick
    Ellie Kendrick

    Tv actress.

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How old is someone born on June 06, 1978?


Someone born on June 06, 1978 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 17 days old,

or 2398 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16788 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 06, 1978?

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 06, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 06, 1978.

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June 06, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 06, 1978:

  • Carlo Vincenti
  • Alex Jardine
  • Moisés Bensabat Amzalak

What famous deaths happened on June 6th?

Famous deaths on June 6th:

  • Jean Harlow
    Jean Harlow

    Jean Harlow was a popular American film actress known for her roles in the 1930s.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Stan Getz
    Stan Getz

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- jazz tenor saxophonist (benny goodman and jimmy dorsey).

  • Barry Sullivan
    Barry Sullivan

    American film actor (b. 1912).

  • Larry Blyden
    Larry Blyden

    American actor and host of game shows, best known for his performances on broadway and hosting the game show what's my line?.

  • Olive Tell
    Olive Tell

    American singer and actress (d. 1951).

  • Sophie Stewart
    Sophie Stewart

    Actress (as you like it), dies at the age of 69.

  • John Macdonald

    First Prime Minister of Canada.

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June 06, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 06, 1978:

  • Memorial Day - South Korea.
  • Doomsday (weekday)
  • Queensland Day.
  • National holiday of Sweden.
  • D-Day landings - Europe.
  • Bonza Bottler Day - USA.
  • National Yo-yo Day - USA.

Observances on June 06, 1978:

  • Russian Language Day
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June 06, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 06, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 5th and June 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 06, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

June 06, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - Shadow Dancing
  3. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  4. - Feels So Good
  5. - Baker Street

June 06, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 06, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

June 06, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  3. - The Boy From New York City
  4. - The Smurf Song
  5. - Miss You

June 06, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

June 06, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  2. - Take Me To The Next Phase
  3. - The Grooveline
  4. - Stay
  5. - Dukey Stick (Part One)

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June 06, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 06, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Grease

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Randal Kleiser

Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway

Country: United States of America

Jaws 2

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc

Starring: Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Joseph Mascolo

Country: United States of America

Go Tell the Spartans

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ted Post

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Jonathan Goldsmith, Marc Singer

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

The Comeback

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Pete Walker

Starring: Jack Jones, Pamela Stephenson, David Doyle, Bill Owen

June 06, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 06, 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

Release year: 1978

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

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

June 06, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 06, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Scruples by Judith Krantz

Scruples

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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.

Kalki by Gore Vidal

Kalki

By:

Gore Vidal's metaphysical thriller is about a cult that seeks to end the world.

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 World According To Garp by John Irving

The World According To Garp

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20th Anniversary Edition with a new Afterword by the author. This is the story of T. S.

Stained Glass by William F. Buckley Jr

Stained Glass

By:

Blackford Oakes is back! Blackford Oakes returns!

June 06, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 06, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Frogs

Frogs

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action / Platform

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Slot Racers

Slot Racers

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action, Maze

Publisher: Atari

The Cottage

The Cottage

Platform: Oden, IBM PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Scandinavian PC Systems

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 June 06, 1978?

On June 06, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 06, 1978?

On June 06, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 06, 1978?

On June 06, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 6th?

June 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of June. 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 June 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - According to reuters, a source close to the matter told them that elliott management, a hedge fund firm, is looking to buy barnes & noble's storied bookseller for $476 million.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: after seven years of closure, the syrian government reopens homs-hama highway.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: 2017 herat bombing - an explosion occurred near herat's police station and a mosque, killing at most ten people.

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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 June 1978?

June 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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