Tuesday August 22, 1978: on this day
About August 22nd, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: Sandinistas occupy National Palace in Managua Nicaragua
- Day of the week: August 22nd, 1978 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Dua Lipa, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Grease by Frankie Valli
- #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- Popular movie: Dawn of the Dead directed by George A. Romero
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1978?
- August 22, 1978: What happened on that day?
- August 22, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1978?
- How old is someone born on August 22, 1978?
- August 22, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- August 22, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 22, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 22, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1978?
What day of the week was August 22, 1978?
August 22, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1978 can also be written as 8/22/1978 in the US and as 22/8/1978 in UK and Europe.
August 22, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 22, 1978:
- Sandinistas occupy national palace in managua nicaragua
- The frente sandinista de liberacion or fsln occupies national palace in nicaragua.
- Nicaraguan revolution: the flsn seizes the national congress of nicaragua, along with over a thousand hostages.
- The district of columbia voting rights amendment is passed by the u.s. congress, although it is never ratified by a sufficient number of states.
August 22, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 22, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 22, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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August 22, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1978 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 11:57 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.
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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1978
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Famous people born on August 22, 1978:
- James Corden
James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.
- Vennessa Simmons
Vennessa Simmons is a highly respected business executive who has held leadership roles in several Fortune 500 companies.
- Keldan Ryder
Captured raw emotions in black and white photography.
- Emauri Ramirez
Emauri Ramirez is a rising star in local politics, known for her progressive policies and community engagement.
- Sabriyah Mahmoud
Sabriyah Mahmoud is an Egyptian businesswoman who has invested in real estate and hospitality.
- Isatu Sesay
Isatu Sesay is the owner of a thriving catering business in Sierra Leone.
- Alazar Yohannes
Alazar Yohannes is a renowned business consultant in the Horn of Africa region, advising startups and established companies on growth...
- Jeff Stinco
Canadian musician (simple plan).
- Ibtisam Mahmoud
Ibtisam Mahmoud is a renowned business consultant who advises several Fortune 500 companies.
- Menaal Chaudhry
Menaal Chaudhry is an Indian astronomer who specializes in the study of exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life.
- Simmone Kessell
Simmone Kessell is an Australian actress known for her roles in television series and films.
- Nafeesah Mahmood
Nafeesah Mahmood is a Pakistani-American scientist specializing in renewable energy research and development.
- Mouhamad Saleh
Mouhamad Saleh is a Jordanian biologist who specializes in the study of plant genetics and biodiversity.
- Mandy Gonzalez
Broadway actress known for her roles in 'In the Heights' and 'Wicked'.
- Ioannis Gagaloudis
Greek basketball player.
- Ed Petrie
British television presenter.
- Robert Been
American singer and guitarist (black rebel motorcycle club).
- Mathieu Hanotin
- Irandhir Santos
Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:
- Dua Lipa
Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...
- Kristen Wiig
Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...
- Tori Amos
American singer-songwriter.
- Rodrigo Santoro
Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.
- Richard Armitage
Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
- Ray Bradbury
American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
- Honor Blackman
British actress.
- Micheline Presle
French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.
- Leni Riefenstahl
Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.
How old is someone born on August 22, 1978?
Someone born on August 22, 1978 is:
45 years 9 months old,
or 549 months and 14 days old,
or 2389 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16724 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1978?
There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 22, 1978.
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August 22, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 22, 1978:
- Kenyatta Kenyatta
Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.
- Lennex Kenyatta
Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.
- Amarys Kenyatta
Amarys Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.
- Phyllis McGinley
Phyllis McGinley was an American journalist and poet who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1961.
- Arvle Bennett
Influential playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Ignazio Silone
Italian author (fontamara pane e vino), dies at 78.
- Kioko Kenyatta
Kioko Kenyatta was a Kenyan politician and the brother of the first President of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta.
- Piero Caleffi
- Stefano Pugliese
- Helena Kagan
What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?
Famous deaths on August 22nd:
- Colleen Dewhurst
Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
- Sebastian Cabot
Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).
- Laurelyn Joyner
Set multiple world records in long jump.
- Dorotea Mackiewicz
Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.
- Antario Dubois
Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.
- Ulyssa Blackwood
Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.
- Fayne Blackwood
Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...
- Arwilda Wimmer
American actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Yarrow
Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.
- Maridee Clark
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
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August 22, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 22, 1978:
- RC feasts - Mary queen of angels
Observances on August 22, 1978:
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
August 22, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 22, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 22, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1978 was Grease by Frankie Valli, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 22, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Valli - Grease
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
- Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Foreigner - Hot Blooded
August 22, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 22, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Clout - Substitute
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Darts - It's Raining
August 22, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 1978 was Get Off by Foxy, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 22, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 22, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Foxy - Get Off
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
- A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- ConFunkShun - Shake And Dance
August 22, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 22, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 22, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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:
August 22, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 22, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 22, 1978?
On August 22, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1978?
On August 22, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
What is special about August 22nd?
August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of August. 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 August 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
- 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
- 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
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 August 1978?
August 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.