Monday March 06, 1978: on this day

About March 6th, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: Hustler publisher Larry Flynt shot and crippled by a sniper in Georgia, USA.
  • Day of the week: March 6th, 1978 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Shaquille O'Neal, Gabriel García Márquez
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb
  • #1 UK song: Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
  • Popular movie: House Calls directed by Howard Zieff

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

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What day of the week was March 06, 1978?


March 06, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 65th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 06, 1978 can also be written as 3/6/1978 in the US and as 6/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 06, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

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March 06, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 06, 1978:

  • Hustler publisher larry flynt shot and crippled by a sniper in georgia, usa.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 6th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 06, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 06, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:32 am and setting at 04:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

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Who was born on March 06, 1978?


Famous people born on March 06, 1978:

  • Deanglo Malone

    Deanglo Malone is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and overseas.

  • Lara Cox

    Lara cox is an australian actress known for her role as anita scheppers in the tv series 'heartbreak high'.

  • Sage Rosenfels

    American football player.

  • Chad Wicks

    American wrestler.

  • Mike Jackson

    American politician.

  • Teruaki Kurobe
  • Salvatore Perugini
  • Daniel H. Wilson
  • James Williams
  • Paola Croce
  • Derrick Davenport
  • Thomas Godoj
  • Pierre Maudet

Whose famous birthday is on March 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 6th:

  • Shaquille O'Neal
    Shaquille O'Neal

    American actor, rapper, and actor, who is 7'01" and 303 lbs.

  • Gabriel García Márquez
    Gabriel García Márquez

    Columbian short story writer and novelist who won the nobel prize for literature 1982.

  • Andrzej Wajda
    Andrzej Wajda

    Suwalki (poland) -- director (ashes & diamonds and lotna).

  • Connie Britton
    Connie Britton

    American singer, actress and producer.

  • Tom Arnold
    Tom Arnold

    American comedian and actor, an actor in constant motion.

  • Alan Greenspan
    Alan Greenspan

    American financier and chairman of federal reserve system, one of the most influential economists in the 20th century.

  • John Stossel
    John Stossel

    American journalist, stossle was the pioneer of consumer reporting on tv.

  • Lou Costello
    Lou Costello

    Paterson, new jersey -- actor / comedian (abbott and costello).

  • Alan Davies
    Alan Davies

    English comedian, actor and screenwriter.

  • Frankie Howerd
    Frankie Howerd

    Actor (carry on doctor up the front), dead at 70.

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How old is someone born on March 06, 1978?


Someone born on March 06, 1978 is:

46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 30 days old,

or 2413 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16893 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 6th 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 March 06, 1978?

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

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


Famous people died on March 06, 1978:

  • Dennis Viollet

    English footballer and manager (d. 1999).

  • Xercès Louis
  • Franco Anselmi

What famous deaths happened on March 6th?

Famous deaths on March 6th:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Nancy Reagan
    Nancy Reagan

    American first lady, wife of president ronald reagan.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

  • Nelson Eddy
    Nelson Eddy

    American baritone singer and actor.

  • Teresa Wright
    Teresa Wright

    Academy Award-winning American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Mrs.

  • Harry Andrews
    Harry Andrews

    Kent, england -- actor.

  • Frances Dee
    Frances Dee

    American singer and actress (d. 2004).

  • Margaret Dumont
    Margaret Dumont

    American actress (d. 1965).

  • Henry Wilcoxon
    Henry Wilcoxon

    Dominican-american actor and producer (b. 1905).

  • George Formby
    George Formby

    English singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

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


Holidays on March 06, 1978:

  • In Ghana, - The National independence day.
  • Casimir Pulaski Day in Illinois (2006, first Monday of March).
  • In 2004, the Jewish holiday of Purim begins.

Saints celebrated on March 06, 1978:

  • Saint Chrodegang
  • Saint Fridolin
  • Saint Coleta of Ghent
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March 06, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 06, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 6th and March 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 06, 1978 was (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
  2. - Night Fever
  3. - Sometimes When We Touch
  4. - Emotion
  5. - Lay Down Sally

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 06, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wuthering Heights
  2. - Take A Chance On Me
  3. - Denis
  4. - Come Back My Love
  5. - Wishing On A Star

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 06, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Flashlight
  2. - It's You That I Need
  3. - Bootzilla
  4. - Stayin' Alive
  5. - Always And Forever

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

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

House Calls

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Zieff

Starring: Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney, Richard Benjamin

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

Casey's Shadow

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Walter Matthau, Alexis Smith, Robert Webber, Murray Hamilton

The Big Sleep

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, Richard Boone, Candy Clark

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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

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

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

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

Beggarman, Thief by Irwin Shaw

Beggarman, Thief

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Wesley is haunted by the murder of his father and begins a strange, deeply personal quest. He falls in love with Gretchen, who finds new challenges and opportunities.

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.

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

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"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

The Immigrants by Howard Fast

The Immigrants

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Howard Fast's first book is a beloved family saga. "A most beautiful book...there hasn’t been a book in years that can do an job on readers’ emotions that this book."

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

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

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

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

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Space Invaders

Space Invaders

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Fixed shooter

3-D Docking Mission

3-D Docking Mission

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Programma International The Elektrik Keyboard

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.

history

Who was the US President on March 06, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 06, 1978?

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

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What is special about March 6th?

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

  • 2019 - At least two people are killed by flooding in indonesia's citarum river.
  • 2018 - Kamwina nsapu rebellion: according to the un refugee agency, more than 900,000.00 people have been displaced as a result of fighting between government forces and militias in central dr congo since 2016.
  • 2017 - Myanmar's internal conflict: at least 30 people were killed in an attack by the myanmar national democratic alliance army (laukkai) on several government buildings, police and military installations. four other police officers were also taken hostage.

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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 March 1978?

March 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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Monday March 6, 1978