Monday July 31, 1978: on this day
About July 31st, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: Gunman shoots his way into Iraqi Embassy in Paris
- Day of the week: July 31st, 1978 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Louis de Funès, Rico Rodriguez
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Miss You by The Rolling Stones
- #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- Popular movie: Five Deadly Venoms directed by Cheh Chang
More about July 31st, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on July 31st, 1978.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 31, 1978?
- July 31, 1978: What happened on that day?
- July 31, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 31, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 31, 1978?
- How old is someone born on July 31, 1978?
- July 31, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- July 31, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 31, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- July 31, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 31, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 31, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 31, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 31, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on July 31, 1978?
What day of the week was July 31, 1978?
July 31, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 212th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 31, 1978 can also be written as 7/31/1978 in the US and as 31/7/1978 in UK and Europe.
July 31, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 31, 1978:
- Gunman shoots his way into iraqi embassy in paris
- Pete rose ties nl record hitting streak at 44
July 31, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?
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July 31, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st 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 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 31, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 31st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 31, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 31, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 31, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:02 am and setting at 06:26 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.
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Who was born on July 31, 1978?
Famous people born on July 31, 1978:
- Will Champion
English musician (coldplay).
- Gillian Shaw
Prominent tech journalist specializing in cybersecurity and digital privacy.
- Zac Brown
Zac Brown is the lead singer of the Zac Brown Band, a popular country music group.
- Avery Pennarun
Contributed to various open-source projects.
- Norwood Young
American actor known for his roles in various TV shows and films.
- Justin Wilson
English race car driver (d. 2015).
- Nick Sorensen
American football player and sportscaster.
- Zeta Makripoulia
Fashion designer and actress from greece.
- Tui Sutherland
Children's author.
- Louise Griffiths
- Estelle Youssouffa
- Marius Popa
- Jorge Acuña
- Mauricio Caranta
- José González
- Bruno Njeukam
- Clayton Pisani
- Carrie Rodriguez
Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:
![Louis de Funès]()
Louis de FunèsFrench screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).
![Rico Rodriguez]()
Rico RodriguezRico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.
![Dean Cain]()
Dean CainDean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.
![Ernie Dingo]()
Ernie DingoAn actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.
![Geraldine Chaplin]()
Geraldine ChaplinAmerican actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...
![Michael Biehn]()
Michael BiehnAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![Ted Cassidy]()
Ted CassidyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).
![Milton Friedman]()
Milton FriedmanAmerican statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.
![France Nuyen]()
France NuyenFormer model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.
![Don Murray]()
Don MurrayAmerican actor.
How old is someone born on July 31, 1978?
Someone born on July 31, 1978 is:
45 years 10 months old,
or 550 months and 5 days old,
or 2392 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16746 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1978?
There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.
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 July 31, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 31, 1978.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
July 31, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 31, 1978:
- Enoch Light
Orchestra leader, gulf road show with bob smith, dies at the age of 70.
- Carleton Percy Hobbs
Actor (i claudius dark places), died at 80.
- Søren Thorborg
- Werner Finck
- Tiziano Ballarin
- Rostislav Aleksandrovič Romanov
What famous deaths happened on July 31st?
Famous deaths on July 31st:
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![Jeanne Moreau]()
Jeanne MoreauFrench actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.
![Laura Betti]()
Laura BettiItalian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.
![Michael Ansara]()
Michael AnsaraLowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).
![Virginia Grey]()
Virginia GreyAmerican singer and actress (d. 2004).
![Anne Shelton]()
Anne SheltonBritish singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.
![James Rennie]()
James RennieActor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.
- Antuane St. Exupery
Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.
- Mohammad Rafi
Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.
- Amadea Mozart
Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.
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July 31, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 31, 1978:
- St. John Columbini
- Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
- St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
- St. Helen of Skofde
- La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
July 31, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 31, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 31, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1978 was Miss You by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
July 31, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Frankie Valli - Grease
- Donna Summer - Last Dance
- Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
July 31, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
July 31, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. 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
July 31, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by A Taste Of Honey, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
July 31, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Rick James - You And I
- Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
- Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
July 31, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 31, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
July 31, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 31, 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:
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
July 31, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 31, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Eye Of The Needle
By: Ken Follett
The global phenomenon created by Edge of Eternity's author. His code name was "The Needle". He was a German aristocrat of exceptional intelligence, a master spy with a history of violence.
Stained Glass
By: William F. Buckley Jr
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The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.
Mortal Friends
By: James Carroll
From the Irish Rebellion in the 1920s to the turbulent Boston of Mayor James Michael Curley, the Kennedys and beyond, Mortal Friends tells the story of Irish revolutionary Colman Brady.
Illusions
By: Richard Bach
A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …
July 31, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 31, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gee Bee
Casino
Adventureland
Alto Trek
The Cottage
Who was the US President on July 31, 1978?
On July 31, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1978?
On July 31, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 31, 1978?
On July 31, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 31st?
July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
- 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.
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.
