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About December 15th, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: Saint Maarten Patriotic Movement (SPM) forms under W James.
  • Day of the week: December 15th, 1978 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Adam Brody, Stuart Townsend
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil
  • #1 UK song: Mary's Boy Child by Boney M
  • Popular movie: Invasion of the Body Snatchers directed by Philip Kaufman

More about December 15th, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on December 15th, 1978.

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What day of the week was December 15, 1978?


December 15, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 349th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1978 can also be written as 12/15/1978 in the US and as 15/12/1978 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1978 in December 1978 calendar

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December 15, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 15, 1978:

  • Saint maarten patriotic movement (spm) forms under w james.
  • U.s. president jimmy carter announces that the united states will recognize the people's republic of china and sever diplomatic relations with the republic of china (taiwan).
  • Cleveland, ohio becomes the first major american city to go into default since the great depression, under mayor dennis kucinich.

December 15, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 15, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 15, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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December 15, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 15, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 December 15, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:53 pm and setting at 08:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.

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Who was born on December 15, 1978?


Famous people born on December 15, 1978:

  • Boykin Smith

    Captures stunning landscapes in black and white.

  • Alejandria Ramos

    Contemporary writer known for her experimental and thought-provoking novels.

  • Ahmon Kimbrough

    Ahmon Kimbrough is a successful American entrepreneur and the founder of a leading technology startup.

  • Adedamola Ogunmola

    Innovative sculptor whose works are celebrated for their intricate details.

  • Lola Gonzalez

    Astronomer specializing in the study of exoplanets and planetary systems.

  • Rashad Hussain

    Rashad Hussain is an American author known for his works on international relations and Islamic law.

  • Subin Thakuri

    Talented artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Ilka Hoffmann

    Award-winning journalist specializing in political reporting.

  • Ned Brower

    American actor and drummer (rooney).

  • Mark Jansen

    Dutch guitarist and songwriter (epica after forever & mayan).

  • Jerome McDougle

    American football player.

  • Henrietta Nagyova

    Nove zamky, slovakia -- tennis star (itf / cali-col).

  • Christophe Rochus
  • Jérémy Stinat
  • Vít Blažej
  • Gianluca e Massimiliano De Serio

Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:

  • Adam Brody
    Adam Brody

    American actor.

  • Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend

    Movie actor.

  • Charlie Cox
    Charlie Cox

    Movie actor.

  • Michelle Dockery
    Michelle Dockery

    British actress.

  • Michael Shanks
    Michael Shanks

    Canadian actor, screenwriter and director.

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Helen Slater
    Helen Slater

    Tv actress.

  • Geoff Stults
    Geoff Stults

    American producer and actor.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Julie Taymor
    Julie Taymor

    American filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.

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How old is someone born on December 15, 1978?


Someone born on December 15, 1978 is:

45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 8 days old,

or 2370 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16596 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1978?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 15, 1978.

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December 15, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 15, 1978:

  • Chill Wills
    Chill Wills

    Seagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).

  • Perline Wilkins

    Perline Wilkins was an American actress who starred in several popular films during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

  • Edgar Lustgarten
  • Alberto Rio
  • Silvio Ferri

What famous deaths happened on December 15th?

Famous deaths on December 15th:

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Blake Edwards
    Blake Edwards

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).

  • Glenn Miller
    Glenn Miller

    American trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Olga Zubarry
    Olga Zubarry

    Argentinian actress (d. 2012).

  • Jean Paige
    Jean Paige

    Actress (captain blood and black beauty).

  • Walt Disney

    Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.

  • Joahan Vermeer

    Dutch Golden Age painter famous for his exquisite depictions of domestic life.

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December 15, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 15, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1978 was You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
  2. - Le Freak
  3. - Too Much Heaven
  4. - I Just Wanna Stop
  5. - My Life

December 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1978 was Mary's Boy Child by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mary's Boy Child
  2. - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  3. - YMCA
  4. - A Taste Of Aggro
  5. - Too Much Heaven

December 15, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 15, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Le Freak
  2. - Got To Be Real
  3. - I'm Every Woman
  4. - September
  5. - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

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December 15, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 15, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Philip Kaufman

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright

Country: United States of America

Starcrash

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer, David Hasselhoff

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

California Suite

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Herbert Ross

Starring: Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine

Brass Target

Release year: 1978

Directed by: John Hough

Starring: Sophia Loren, John Cassavetes, Max von Sydow, George Kennedy

December 15, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 15, 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:

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Treasure Island

Release year: 1978

Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong

Country: Japan

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

December 15, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 15, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Wifey by Judy Blume

Wifey

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With over four million copies sold, Wifey by Judy Blume is a hilarious and moving story about a woman who gives up her traditional wifely duties to pursue her wildest fantasies. She also learns a lot.

The Empty Copper Sea by John D. MacDonald

The Empty Copper Sea

By:

The Empty Copper Sea, a classic crime novel by a beloved author of crime fiction, features Travis McGee, a hard-boiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

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.

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

By:

Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.

Pulling Your Own Strings by Wayne W. Dyer

Pulling Your Own Strings

By:

Wayne W. Dyer explains how we can all prevent being victimized by others and start operating from the centre of our power

December 15, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 15, 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.

Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)

Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

A Game of Concentration

A Game of Concentration

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Concentration

Publisher: Atari

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Who was the US President on December 15, 1978?

On December 15, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1978?

On December 15, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 15, 1978?

On December 15, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 15th?

December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of December. 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 December 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
  • 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.

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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 December 1978?

December 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1978 calendar looked like.

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