Saturday November 11, 1978: on this day
About November 11th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: Maumoon Abdul Gayoom succeeded Ibrahim Nasir as the president of the Republic of Maldives. He has since been re-elected for six consecutive 5-year terms.
- Day of the week: November 11th, 1978 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Leonardo DiCaprio, Demi Moore
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: MacArthur Park by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats
- Popular movie: The Lord of the Rings directed by Ralph Bakshi
More about November 11th, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on November 11th, 1978.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was November 11, 1978?
- November 11, 1978: What happened on that day?
- November 11, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 11, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on November 11, 1978?
- How old is someone born on November 11, 1978?
- November 11, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- November 11, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- November 11, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- November 11, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- November 11, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- November 11, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- November 11, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on November 11, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 11, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on November 11, 1978?
What day of the week was November 11, 1978?
November 11, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 315th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 11, 1978 can also be written as 11/11/1978 in the US and as 11/11/1978 in UK and Europe.
November 11, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 11, 1978:
- Maumoon abdul gayoom succeeded ibrahim nasir as the president of the republic of maldives. he has since been re-elected for six consecutive 5-year terms.
November 11, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?
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November 11, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 11, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 11, 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 November 11th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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November 11, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 11, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 11, 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 November 11, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 03:09 pm and setting at 04:06 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1978.
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Who was born on November 11, 1978?
Famous people born on November 11, 1978:
- Jane Canoletti
Brazilian model, who was the sixth of eight daughters.
- Aldin Ayo
Aldin Ayo is a successful basketball coach known for his strategic coaching style.
- Lou Vincent
New zealand cricketer.
- Dipl Diplo
Musician.
- Eve Jihan Jeffers
Musician.
- Ev Eve
Musician.
- Aaron Bruno
Rock singer.
- Erik Edman
- LaMont Jordan
Whose famous birthday is on November 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 11th:
![Leonardo DiCaprio]()
Leonardo DiCaprioAmerican actor who starred in the film "titanic", which was the greatest commercial and popular success of all time.
![Demi Moore]()
Demi MooreAmerican actress.
![Stanley Tucci]()
Stanley TucciStanley tucci is a versatile actor known for his roles in films such as the devil wears prada, the hunger games, and the lovely bones.
![Jonathan Winters]()
Jonathan WintersAmerican comedian and master of mimicry.
![Kurt Vonnegut]()
Kurt VonnegutAmerican author, master of science fiction.
![Bibi Andersson]()
Bibi AnderssonBibi andersson was a swedish actress known for her collaborations with director ingmar bergman, including her role in the film 'persona'.
![Carlos Fuentes]()
Carlos FuentesAuthor and academic from panamanian-mexican (d. 2012).
![Pat O'Brien]()
Pat O'BrienAmerican actor.
![June Whitfield]()
June WhitfieldEnglish singer and actress.
![Susan Kohner]()
Susan KohnerAmerican actress who was a screen and television star.
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How old is someone born on November 11, 1978?
Someone born on November 11, 1978 is:
45 years 6 months old,
or 546 months and 25 days old,
or 2377 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16643 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
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 11, 1978?
There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 11th 2024.
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 November 11, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on November 11, 1978.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
November 11, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 11, 1978:
- Gaudenzio Bono
- Comandante Martín (Gaspar García Laviana)
What famous deaths happened on November 11th?
Famous deaths on November 11th:
![Robert Vaughn]()
Robert VaughnRobert vaughn was an american actor and director, best known for his role as napoleon solo in the tv series the man from u.n.
![Delbert Mann]()
Delbert MannAmerican producer and director (d. 2007).
![Keith Andes]()
Keith AndesAmerican singer and actor (d. 2005).
- Kawena Liliuokalani
Kawena Liliuokalani was the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii and a prominent figure in Hawaiian history.
- Arafat Rahman
Former President of the Palestinian National Authority.
- Sorren Kierkegaard
Influential Danish theologian and philosopher who laid the groundwork for existentialism.
- Yasser Arafat
Yasser Arafat was a Palestinian political and military leader who served as the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and...
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November 11, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on November 11, 1978:
- Colombia - Independence of Cartagena, from the Spanish Army in (1918)
- Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth of Nations, including United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.
- Lacplesis' Day (1919) in Latvia: the official date for commemoration of Latvian soldiers, who had died for the country's freedom.
- Armistice Day in France and Belgium: end of World War I (1918)
- Poland - Independence Day (1918)
- R.C. Saints - Martin of Tours
- Angola - Independence Day (1975)
- Opening of carnival season in Germany ("Karneval"/"Fasching" on 11-11, at 11:11), the Netherlands, and other countries
- Also see November 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- United States - Veterans Day (Formerly "Armistice Day")
November 11, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 11, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 6th and November 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 11, 1978 was MacArthur Park by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.
November 11, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on November 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 6th and November 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - MacArthur Park
- Anne Murray - You Needed Me
- Foreigner - Double Vision
- Ambrosia - How Much I Feel
- Nick Gilder - Hot Child In The City
November 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 11, 1978 was Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.
November 11, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on November 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 6th and November 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
- Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
- John Travolta - Sandy
- The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl
November 11, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 11, 1978 was I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.
November 11, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on November 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 6th and November 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
- Ashford & Simpson - It Seems To Hang On
- Barry White - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
- Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
- The Jacksons - Blame It On The Boogie
November 11, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on November 11, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
November 11, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on November 11, 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:
November 11, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on November 11, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Eye Of The Needle
By: Ken Follett
The global phenomenon created by Edge of Eternity's author. His code name was "The Needle". He was a German aristocrat of exceptional intelligence, a master spy with a history of violence.
The Silmarillion
By: J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien
"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.
Chesapeake
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.
Pulling Your Own Strings
By: Wayne W. Dyer
Wayne W. Dyer explains how we can all prevent being victimized by others and start operating from the centre of our power
November 11, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on November 11, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
MUD1
Sargon
Astro Battle
Clowns
Blasto
Who was the US President on November 11, 1978?
On November 11, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 11, 1978?
On November 11, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on November 11, 1978?
On November 11, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about November 11th?
November 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of November. 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 November 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Israel-palestine conflict (november 2018). seven palestinians were killed in a raid of the israel defense forces in southeastern gaza strip. this was supported by air strikes. one idf officer was shot and killed, while another was hurt. three of the 12 rockets fired from gaza were later shot down.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: 2017 western iraq campaign: the iraqi armed forces launch a offensive to capture rawa, the last stronghold of isil in iraq. (bbc). mass graves with at least 400 bodies were found near hawija in iraq, a city that isil occupied until last month.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: armed opposition militias fired shells containing white phosphorus and chlorine at the 1070 apartments project, aleppo.
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 November 1978?
November 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.
