Friday July 14, 1978: on this day

About July 14th, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: Anatoly Scharansky convicted of anti-Soviet agitation
  • Day of the week: July 14th, 1978 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Lino Ventura, Matthew Fox
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb
  • #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
  • Popular movie: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band directed by Michael Schultz

More about July 14th, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on July 14th, 1978.

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What day of the week was July 14, 1978?


July 14, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 195th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 14, 1978 can also be written as 7/14/1978 in the US and as 14/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

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July 14, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 14, 1978:

  • Anatoly scharansky convicted of anti-soviet agitation
  • Ump doug harvey ejects don sutton after discovering 3 scuffed balls

July 14, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 14, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 14th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 14, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 14, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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July 14, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 14, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 14, 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 July 14, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 01:32 am.

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

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Who was born on July 14, 1978?


Famous people born on July 14, 1978:

  • Yedidya Harel

    Acclaimed musician known for his soulful compositions and captivating performances.

  • Tannie Hill

    Innovative chemist known for her research in sustainable materials.

  • Quandre Diggles

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Shasha Tanaka

    Shasha Tanaka is a Japanese essayist whose writings explore the intersection of literature, philosophy, and cultural identity.

  • Caroline Lesley

    Canadian-american screenwriter and actress.

  • Mattias Ekström

    Swedish race car driver.

  • Kristy Wright

    Australian actress.

  • Annemie Coenen
  • Martina Lechner
  • Giorgio A. Tsoukalos
  • Roger Clark
  • Laura Barbierato
  • Mike Bernard
  • Peter Buljan
  • Dmitrij Jur'evič Grigorenko
  • Roger Grimau
  • Ryūji Kawai

Whose famous birthday is on July 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 14th:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Matthew Fox
    Matthew Fox

    Matthew fox is an american actor best known for his role as jack shephard on the tv series lost.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch

    American actress (glee), comedian, author, and game show host.

  • Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen

    American actress, singer, tv star, and businesswoman.

  • Vincent Pastore
    Vincent Pastore

    American producer and actor.

  • Nancy Olson
    Nancy Olson

    American actress, nominated in 1950 for her inga(c),nue role on "sunset blvd.

  • Dale Robertson
    Dale Robertson

    American actor and singer (d.2013).

  • Sara Canning
    Sara Canning

    Tv actress.

  • Jerry Houser
    Jerry Houser

    Los angeles actor.

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How old is someone born on July 14, 1978?


Someone born on July 14, 1978 is:

45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 22 days old,

or 2394 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16763 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 14, 1978?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 14th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 14, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 14, 1978.

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July 14, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 14, 1978:

  • Gennaro Cassiani
  • Charles Clyde Ebbets
  • Armando Gavagnin
  • Gaston Ragueneau

What famous deaths happened on July 14th?

Famous deaths on July 14th:

  • Leela Chitnis
    Leela Chitnis

    Leela Chitnis was a prominent Indian actress known for her roles in Hindi cinema during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Walter Sedlmayr
    Walter Sedlmayr

    German actor (born in 1926).

  • Madan Mohan
    Madan Mohan

    Director and composer of iraqi-indian music (d. 1975).

  • Relena Curie

    Chemist known for research on radioactivity and discovery of new elements.

  • Adlai Stevenson II

    Governor of Illinois and Democratic presidential candidate.

  • Katherleen Mirzakhani

    Katherleen Mirzakhani was an Iranian mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of geometry and was the first woman to...

  • Muhannad Al-Muhandis

    Renowned Iraqi engineer known for his expertise in infrastructure projects.

  • Madalina Manole

    Talented author whose works continue to inspire readers.

  • Zira

    Fictional character in the Planet of the Apes film series.

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July 14, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 14, 1978:

  • Sweden - Birthday of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, an official flag day
  • France and all French dependencies - Bastille Day
  • Kiribati - Independence Day, 3rd day, not a holiday
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July 14, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 14, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 10th and July 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 14, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 14, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 14, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 14, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shadow Dancing
  2. - Baker Street
  3. - Take A Chance On Me
  4. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  5. - Still The Same

July 14, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 14, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 14, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 14, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - The Smurf Song
  3. - Dancin' In The City
  4. - Substitute
  5. - Airport

July 14, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 14, 1978 was Close The Door by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 14, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 14, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Close The Door
  2. - Stuff Like That
  3. - You And I
  4. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  5. - Runaway Love

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July 14, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 14, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Michael Schultz

Starring: Peter Frampton, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb

Country: United States of America

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

International Velvet

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Bryan Forbes

Starring: Tatum O'Neal, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Hopkins, Nanette Newman

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

Cyclone

Release year: 1978

Directed by: René Cardona Jr.

Starring: Arthur Kennedy, Carroll Baker, Lionel Stander, Andrés García

July 14, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 14, 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

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

July 14, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 14, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Women'S Room by Marilyn French

The Women'S Room

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The bestseller of twenty-one million copies is now available again for a new generation. First published in 1977, The Women's Room was an original novel that explored the inner lives and experiences of women.

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

The Silmarillion

By:

"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 Holcroft Covenant by Robert Ludlum

The Holcroft Covenant

By:

The Fourth Reich is on the verge of forming, and the only person who can stop it from arising is about to sign its birth certificates.

The Human Factor by Graham Greene

The Human Factor

By:

Maurice Castle was a top-ranking operative in British secret services during the Cold War. His African wife, Maurice Castle, is his love. She escaped apartheid South Africa together with him.

Stained Glass by William F. Buckley Jr

Stained Glass

By:

Blackford Oakes is back! Blackford Oakes returns!

July 14, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 14, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Superman

Superman

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-Adventure

Publisher: Atari

Adventureland

Adventureland

Platform: TRS-80, Apple II series, Atari 8-bit, TI-99/4A, Commodore PET, Commodore 64, IBM-PC, Commodore VIC-20, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64, Exidy Sorcerer

Genre: Interactive Fiction

Publisher: Adventure International

MUD1

MUD1

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Slot Racers

Slot Racers

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action, Maze

Publisher: Atari

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

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Who was the US President on July 14, 1978?

On July 14, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 14, 1978?

On July 14, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 14, 1978?

On July 14, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 14th?

July 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of July. 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 July 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - The nine passengers on board the gippsaero ga8 airvan skydiving operation plane crash on umea island, sweden.
  • 2018 - Iranian intervention in iraq (2014-present). iran's revolutionary guards kills three would-be saboteurs, injures another near the iraqi border in kermanshah before seizing their equipment. another volunteer for iran is also killed.
  • 2017 - 2017 temple mount shooting: two druze israeli officers were killed in an attack on temple mount in jerusalem.

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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 July 1978?

July 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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