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February 01, 1978 was the 32nd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 01, 1978 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 01, 1978, who was born and died on February 01, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 01, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Blue Collar, directed by Paul Schrader), TV series (e.g. All Creatures Great And Small) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 1st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 01, 1978?
- February 01, 1978: What happened on that day?
- February 01, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 01, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 01, 1978?
- February 01, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 01, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- February 01, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 01, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- February 01, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 01, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 01, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 01, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 01, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 01, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on February 01, 1978?
What day of the week was February 01, 1978?
February 01, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 01, 1978 can also be written as 2/1/1978 in the US and as 1/2/1978 in UK and Europe.
February 01, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 01, 1978:
- Harriet tubman is 1st black woman honored on a us postage stamp
- Director roman polanski skips bail and flees the united states to france after pleading guilty to charges of engaging in sex with a 13-year-old girl.
February 01, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st 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 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 01, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 1st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 01, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 01, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 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 01, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 12:23 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.
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Who was born on February 01, 1978?
Famous people born on February 01, 1978:
- Keanon Thompson
American comedian and actor known for his work on Saturday Night Live.
- Mariyana Marinova
Renowned Bulgarian investigative journalist.
- Debe Edele
Former member of the pop group B*Witched.
- K'naa K'naan
K'naan is a somali-canadian musician known for his hit song 'wavin' flag', which became the anthem for the 2010 fifa world cup.
- Tim Harding
Australian actor and singer (hi-5).
- Domenick Davies
German-born welsh rugby player.
- Knaan
Rapper.
- Ken Johnson
- Francesco Laforgia
- Davit Mujiri
- Claudia Nystad
- Sergej Tretjakov
- Sara Tavares
- Marion Wagner
- Mitja Valenčič
- Samir Abbasov
- Arno Camenisch
- Anders Hasselgård
- Very Idham Henyansyah
- Jeff Hoggan
Whose famous birthday is on February 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 1st:
![Sherman Hemsley]()
Sherman HemsleySherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.
![Michael C. Hall]()
Michael C. HallMichael c. hall is an american actor best known for his roles as david fisher in the hbo drama series six feet under and as dexter morgan in...
![Clark Gable]()
Clark GableAmerican actor, "the king", hollywood's most prominent male star.
![Brandon Lee]()
Brandon LeeAmerican actor, noted family, and the son of bruce lee, martial arts star.
![Ronda Rousey]()
Ronda RouseyAmerican mixed martial artist, actress, and judoka.
![Julia Garner]()
Julia GarnerJulia garner is an american actress known for her roles in ozark and the assistant.
![Rick James]()
Rick JamesAmerican r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).
![Terry Jones]()
Terry JonesBritish filmmaker, writer, medieval historian and comic performer.
![Renata Tebaldi]()
Renata TebaldiItalian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.
![Anna Kanakis]()
Anna KanakisItalian beauty queen, miss italy 1977 at the age of 15! when her age was revealed, she was disqualified from the miss world pageant.
February 01, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 2 months old,
or 554 months and 18 days old,
or 2411 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16879 days old,
if you were born on February 01, 1978.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1978?
There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 1st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 01, 1978.
February 01, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 01, 1978:
- James Cannon
James Cannon was a physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
- Jorge Cafrune
- Lazar' Samojlovič Frenkel'
What famous deaths happened on February 1st?
Famous deaths on February 1st:
![Maximilian Schell]()
Maximilian SchellMaximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...
![Heather O'Rourke]()
Heather O'RourkeAmerican child actress (b. 1975).
![Hildegard Knef]()
Hildegard KnefGerman actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.
![John Vernon]()
John VernonCanada -- actor (animal houses, chained heats, dirty harry).
![Hedda Hopper]()
Hedda HopperAmerican journalist and hollywood gossip columnist.
![Richard Wattis]()
Richard WattisActor (dick & duchess of liberace), dies aged 62.
![Wanda Hendrix]()
Wanda HendrixAmerican actress.
- Enzio Sciotti
Famous for creating iconic movie posters for Hollywood films.
- Jaely Shelley
Jaely Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, and dramatist, best known for her novel 'Frankenstein'.
- Navier Stokes
Irish mathematician and physicist who co-derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are fundamental in fluid mechanics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 1st
February 01, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 01, 1978:
- St. Brigid of Kildare - one of the three patron saints of Ireland, the others being St. Patrick and St. Columcille.
- In Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the fictional character Willy Wonka gives an unprecedented tour of his chocolate factory on February 1 (year unspecified).
- Blessed Reginald of Sint-Gillis
- The start of LGBT History Month in the United Kingdom.
- The start of Black History Month in the United States.
- Imbolc - the first day of Spring in Ireland (Irish Calendar), one of the eight solar holidays in the Wheel of the Year.
- St. Veridiana
Observances on February 01, 1978:
- World Interfaith Harmony Week, 1-7 February
February 01, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 01, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 01, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.
February 01, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Randy Newman - Short People
- Player - Baby Come Back
- Queen - We Are The Champions
- Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
February 01, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.
February 01, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. 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 01, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 1978 was Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.
February 01, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stargard - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
- Natalie Cole - Our Love
- Heatwave - Always And Forever
- Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
- ConFunkShun - Ffun
February 01, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 01, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Blue Collar
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Starring: Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto, Ed Begley Jr.
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
Blue Movie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
The Biggest Battle
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Helmut Berger, Samantha Eggar, Giuliano Gemma, John Huston
The Bermuda Triangle
Release year: 1978
Directed by: René Cardona Jr.
Starring: John Huston, Andrés García, Hugo Stiglitz, Gloria Guida
February 01, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 01, 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
Release year: 1978
Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Newcomers
Release year: 1977
Directed by: James Allen Bradley
The Professionals
Release year: 1977
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
February 01, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 01, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Black Marble
By: Joseph Wambaugh
He is a damned fine cop. A homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson.38 bottle and a vodka can.
The Amityville Horror
By: Jay Anson
The Lutz family moved into their new Long Island home in suburban Long Island in December 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that Ronald DeFeo had murdered his brothers and parents one year prior.
The Immigrants
By: Howard Fast
Howard Fast's first book is a beloved family saga. "A most beautiful book...there hasn’t been a book in years that can do an job on readers’ emotions that this book."
The Second Deadly Sin
By: Lawrence Sanders
This is a taut, gripping story that puts Edward Delaney, a police detective, on the trail of a criminal in New York City's art world. Victor Maitland, a world-renowned artist was discovered a month ago
February 01, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 01, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Casino
Basketball
Clowns
Sky Diver
Blasto
Who was the US President on February 01, 1978?
On February 01, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 01, 1978?
On February 01, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 01, 1978?
On February 01, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 1st?
February 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:
- 2019 - Two dissident irish republican campaign members were injured and shot in londonderry in separate attacks. (bbc).a mortar tube and ammunition were found at the irish border, county louth.
- 2018 - Persecution of muslims in myanmar: five mass graves were discovered in northern rakhine state by the associated press. this was confirmed through multiple eyewitness testimony and video evidence. many of those buried in the graves were rohingya victims from the gu dar pyin massacre.
- 2017 - A shootout broke out with security forces in azerbaijan, and four alleged extremists were killed. one suspect was arrested. according to the state security service, the suspect was linked to an unspecified religious extremist organization abroad.
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.
