Monday March 13, 1978: on this day

About March 13th, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: Moluccans "suicide commandos" occupy Province house.
  • Day of the week: March 13th, 1978 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Kaya Scodelario, Pascal Légitimus
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Night Fever by Bee Gees
  • #1 UK song: Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
  • Popular movie: Ecce bombo directed by Nanni Moretti

More about March 13th, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on March 13th, 1978.

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What day of the week was March 13, 1978?


March 13, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 1978 can also be written as 3/13/1978 in the US and as 13/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

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March 13, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 13, 1978:

  • Moluccans "suicide commandos" occupy province house.

March 13, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 13, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th 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 13, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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March 13, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 13, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 13, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:47 am and setting at 10:55 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 13, 1978?


Famous people born on March 13, 1978:

  • Kavitha Kalvakuntla

    Indian politician and Member of Parliament.

  • Ladell Betts

    Renowned poet whose works explore themes of identity and social justice.

  • Kenny Watson

    American football player.

  • Tom Danielson

    American cyclist.

  • Faustine Merret
  • Harry Milanzi
  • Aaron Nguimbat
  • Marcelo Broli
  • Beatriz Colombo
  • Benoît Janvier
  • Brian Merriweather
  • Adriana Nieto
  • Martin Villeneuve
  • Akira Fubuki

Whose famous birthday is on March 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 13th:

  • Kaya Scodelario
    Kaya Scodelario

    Kaya scodelario is a british tv actress known for her role as effy stonem in the tv series skins.

  • Pascal Légitimus
    Pascal Légitimus

    French comedian and actor.

  • Pierre Niney
    Pierre Niney

    French stage and film actor, member of the coma(c)die-franassaise.

  • Deborah Raffin
    Deborah Raffin

    American actress and producer (d.2012).

  • Julia Migenes
    Julia Migenes

    American actresses and sopranos.

  • Joseph Mascolo
    Joseph Mascolo

    American actor.

  • April Matson
    April Matson

    American singer and actress.

  • Tim Story
    Tim Story

    American producer and director.

  • Lucy Fry
    Lucy Fry

    Tv actress.

  • Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch

    Emile hirsch is an american actor known for his roles in films such as into the wild and the girl next door.

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How old is someone born on March 13, 1978?


Someone born on March 13, 1978 is:

46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 10 days old,

or 2410 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16873 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 13, 1978?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 13th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 13, 1978.

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March 13, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 13, 1978:

  • David McKinley Williams

    Composer dies at 91.

  • John Cazale

What famous deaths happened on March 13th?

Famous deaths on March 13th:

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Maureen Stapleton
    Maureen Stapleton

    American actress with a talent for comedy.

  • Betsy Blair
    Betsy Blair

    American actress on stage and film, (born in 1923).

  • Clarence Darrow
    Clarence Darrow

    American lawyer, best known for his "scopes trial" in 1925, where he defended william jennings bryan.

  • Lucille Ricksen
    Lucille Ricksen

    American actress (born in 1909).

  • Susan B. Anthony

    Susan B. Anthony was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

  • Breeonna Taylor

    African American emergency room technician who became a symbol of police brutality and racial injustice.

  • Ivo Andric

    Nobel Prize-winning Yugoslav novelist known for works like 'The Bridge on the Drina'.

  • Kassian

    Early Christian saint and martyr known for his piety and miracles.

  • Andric Ivo

    Yugoslav novelist and politician who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961.

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March 13, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 13, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 13th and March 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 13, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Night Fever
  2. - Stayin' Alive
  3. - Emotion
  4. - Lay Down Sally
  5. - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water

March 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 13, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 13th and March 19th. 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 13, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

March 13, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 13th and March 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Flashlight
  2. - Bootzilla
  3. - It's You That I Need
  4. - Stayin' Alive
  5. - The Closer I Get To You

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March 13, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 13, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

What's Up Superdoc!

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Derek Ford

Starring: Christopher Mitchell, Julia Goodman, Harry H. Corbett, Bill Pertwee

House Calls

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Zieff

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

Casey's Shadow

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Martin Ritt

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

March 13, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 13, 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 13, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 13, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

On Photography by Susan Sontag

On Photography

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On Photography was awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism.

The Honorable Schoolboy by John le Carré

The Honorable Schoolboy

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Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library / First Edition Society 1977. First edition. Full-leather. Bound in orange brown leather full leather with raised band, gilt-decorated, -titled, all edges are gilt

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

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"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …

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 Second Ring Of Power by Carlos Castaneda

The Second Ring Of Power

By:

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March 13, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 13, 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.

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

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

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Who was the US President on March 13, 1978?

On March 13, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 13, 1978?

On March 13, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 13, 1978?

On March 13, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 13th?

March 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: according to the sohr, russian air strikes and syrian government shelling have occurred in idlib province. this was the first such raids after a september truce agreement. at least 15 civilians were killed, including eight children, and around 60 others were injured.
  • 2018 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. maoists set fire to a mine-protected vehicle belonging to crpf personnel.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: at least one person dies and eight others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a bus carrying kabul government employees.

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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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