Q: What day of the week was January 28, 1978?

January 28, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 28th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar. January 28, 1978 can also be written as 1/28/1978 in the US and as 28/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

Q: January 28, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius . Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry . Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Q: January 28, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth .

Q: January 28, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on January 28, 1978 was Last Quarter . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 January 28, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:42 pm and setting at 09:45 am. The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1978?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025. Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 28, 1978. Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator .

Question 1

What day of the week was January 28, 1978?

Accepted Answer

January 28, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 28th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1978 can also be written as 1/28/1978 in the US and as 28/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

January 28, 1978: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on January 28, 1978:

Fantasy island starring ricardo montalban premieres on abc tv
Richard chase, the quotvampire of sacramentoquot, is arrested.
A bomb explodes outside the hilton hotel in sydney, australia, killing 2 garbagemen, a policeman and injuring several others.
Hollywood film director roman polanski skips bail and flees to france, after pleading guilty to charges of engaging in sex with a 13-year-old girl.

Question 3

January 28, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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Question 4

January 28, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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Question 5

January 28, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Question 6

January 28, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?

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The moon phase on January 28, 1978 was Last Quarter. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 January 28, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:42 pm and setting at 09:45 am. The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.

Question 7

Who was born on January 28, 1978?

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Famous people born on January 28, 1978:

Sheamus Sheamus is a professional wrestler known for his time in wwe and for being a multiple-time world champion.
Gianluigi Buffon Italian goalkeeper, who plays for juventus in serie a. experts consider him to be one the greatest and most successful goalkeepers of all...
Jamie Carragher English footballer and sportscaster.
Vanessa Villela Vanessa villela is a mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'mi corazón es tuyo' and 'el señor de los cielos'.
Big Freedia American musician.
Papa Bouba Diop Senegalese footballer (d. 2020).
Papa Diop Senegalese footballer.
Helga Bauer Salas; miss bolivia universe (1997).
Stephen Farrelly Irish professional wrestler.
Megan Abubo
Mike Souza
Sergej Golubev
Román González
Jasmin Handanovič
Jin Mi-jeong
Varmah Kpoto

Question 8

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

Elijah Wood Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.
Ariel Winter Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.
Joey Fatone Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.
Nick Carter American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.
Shruti Haasan Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.
Barbi Benton American singer and model, actress.
Alan Alda American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.
Rick Warren American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.
Charles Taylor Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.
Frank Skinner English comedian, actor, and author.

Question 9

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1978?

Accepted Answer

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

Question 10

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1978?

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You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 28, 1978.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Question 11

January 28, 1978: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on January 28, 1978:

Ormand Beach Ormand Beach was an American athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay.
Ward Moore American author known for his science fiction novel 'Bring the Jubilee'.
Antero González
Archie Robertson
Greta Johansson
Jerzy Kuryłowicz
Arnold Hauser
Mario De Negri
Julio Pereira Larraín

Question 12

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

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Joe Viterelli American actor (born 1937).
Cicely Tyson American actress (b. 1924).
John Banner Austrian actor (born 1910).
Astryd Lindgren Renowned Swedish author of children's books.
Olita Tyson Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.
Henry VIII King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.
Mayes Burt Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.
Winefred Ward Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
Zarra Neale Hurston Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Question 13

January 28, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on January 28, 1978:

Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas

Question 14

January 28, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

Question 15

January 28, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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The music chart in the USA on January 28, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Baby Come Back by Player
Short People by Randy Newman
Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees
You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim) by Rod Stewart
Slip Slidin' Away by Paul Simon

Question 16

January 28, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

Question 17

January 28, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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The music chart in the UK on January 28, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings
Uptown Top Ranking by Althia & Donna
Love's Unkind by Donna Summer
Floral Dance by The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band
It's A Heartache by Bonnie Tyler

Question 18

January 28, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1978 was Our Love by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

Question 19

January 28, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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The R&B music chart on January 28, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

Our Love by Natalie Cole
Ffun by ConFunkShun
Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard
Always And Forever by Heatwave
Galaxy by War

Question 20

January 28, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on January 28, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ecce bombo by Nanni Moretti
Leopard in the Snow by Gerry O'Hara
Mean Dog Blues by Mel Stuart
The One and Only by Carl Reiner
Blue Movie by Alberto Cavallone

Question 21

January 28, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

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The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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 by
The Newcomers by James Allen Bradley
The Professionals by
Dallas by

Question 22

January 28, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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The most popular and best selling books in 1978 were:

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
Dynasty by Robert S. Elegant
The Honorable Schoolboy by John le Carré
The Second Ring Of Power by Carlos Castaneda
The Book Of Merlyn by Terence H. White

Question 23

January 28, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

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The most popular videogames on January 28, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gee Bee (Arcade - JP Namco; NA Gremlin Industries)
Video Pinball (Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600 - Atari Inc.)
The Cottage (Oden, IBM PC - Scandinavian PC Systems)
Pirate Adventure (TRS-80, Vic 20, TI-99/4A, Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64 - Adventure International)
Depth Charge (Apple II - The Elektrik Keyboard)

Question 24

Who was the US President on January 28, 1978?

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On January 28, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Question 25

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1978?

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On January 28, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Question 26

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1978?

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On January 28, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

Question 27

What is special about January 28th?

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January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:

2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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Question 28

What happened in 1978?

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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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Question 29

What was the calendar for January 1978?

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January 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1978 calendar looked like.