Thursday February 23, 1978: on this day
About February 23rd, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: 20th Grammy Awards: "Hotel California", Fleetwood Mac, Debbie Boone win.
- Day of the week: February 23rd, 1978 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Emily Blunt, Aziz Ansari
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees
- #1 UK song: Take A Chance On Me by Abba
- Popular movie: Snake in the Eagle's Shadow directed by Woo-Ping Yuen
More about February 23rd, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on February 23rd, 1978.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 23, 1978?
- February 23, 1978: What happened on that day?
- February 23, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 23, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 23, 1978?
- How old is someone born on February 23, 1978?
- February 23, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- February 23, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 23, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- February 23, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 23, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 23, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 23, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 23, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on February 23, 1978?
What day of the week was February 23, 1978?
February 23, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 54th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 23, 1978 can also be written as 2/23/1978 in the US and as 23/2/1978 in UK and Europe.
February 23, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 23, 1978:
- 20th grammy awards: "hotel california", fleetwood mac, debbie boone win.
February 23, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 23, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 23, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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February 23, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 23, 1978 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 February 23, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:33 pm and setting at 07:16 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.
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Famous people born on February 23, 1978:
- Dan Snyder
Canadian-american ice hockey player (b. 1978).
- John Manning
Australian rugby league player and actor.
- Residente
Puerto rican-american singer-songwriter.
- Yuka Motohashi
Japanese actress.
- Jo Joyner
English actress.
- Rene Perez
Puerto rican musician (calle 13).
- Karolina Rantamaki
Ice hockey left wing (finland olympics - 1998).
- Pablo Moldú
- Stanislav Vartovník
- Mohd Suffian Abdul Rahman
- Mariano Messera
- Jason Byrne
- Kyriakos Chailīs
- Fabiana Colasuonno
- Dóra Győrffy
- Lars Klingbeil
- Antti Kuisma
Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:
- Emily Blunt
Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.
- Aziz Ansari
Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...
- Patricia Richardson
Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.
- Karan Grover
Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.
- Andre Ward
Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.
- Peter Fonda
American actor, screenwriter, and producer.
- Diane Varsi
American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.
- Natalia Verbeke
Argentinian actresses and singers.
- Josh Gad
American actor, producer, and screenwriter.
- Samara Weaving
Tv actress.
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How old is someone born on February 23, 1978?
Someone born on February 23, 1978 is:
46 years 3 months old,
or 555 months and 13 days old,
or 2414 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16904 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 1978?
There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.
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 February 23, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 23, 1978.
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February 23, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 23, 1978:
- Paul Yoshigoro Taguchi
- Eugéne Cornelius Arthurs
- Giuseppe Fortunato Pirrone
What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?
Famous deaths on February 23rd:
- Stan Laurel
Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
- Katherine Helmond
Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.
- Florence Rice
Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.
- Margalit Tzanani
Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.
- John Keats
An english romantic poet.
- Nillie Melba
Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Nachmen Simon
Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.
- James Herriot
A British veterinarian and author who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a country veterinarian in...
- Franciszek Starowieyski
Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.
- John Quincy Adams
The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.
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February 23, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 23, 1978:
- Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
- Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
- Blessed odilia of Mombeek
- Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
- Brunei - National Day.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)
Saints celebrated on February 23, 1978:
- Saint Milburga
- Saint Lazarus (d.867)
February 23, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 23, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
- Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are
- Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch
- Samantha Sang - Emotion
February 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Take A Chance On Me
- Brotherhood Of Man - Figaro
- Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keely - If I Had Words
- Darts - Come Back My Love
- Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
February 23, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1978 was It's You That I Need by Enchantment, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 23, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Enchantment - It's You That I Need
- Parliament - Flashlight
- Heatwave - Always And Forever
- Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
- Stargard - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
February 23, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 23, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 23, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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:
February 23, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 23, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
February 23, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 23, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 23, 1978?
On February 23, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1978?
On February 23, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 23, 1978?
On February 23, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 23rd?
February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of February. 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 February 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.
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 February 1978?
February 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.