Wednesday March 01, 1978: on this day

March 01, 1978 was the 60th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 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 March 01, 1978, who was born and died on March 01, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 01, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. An Unmarried Woman, directed by Paul Mazursky), 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 March 1st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 01, 1978?


March 01, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 60th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1978 can also be written as 3/1/1978 in the US and as 1/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

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March 01, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 01, 1978:

  • Timbuktu! opens at mark hellinger theater nyc for 243 performances
  • Charlie chaplin's remains are stolen from cosier-sur-vevey, switzerland.

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March 01, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st 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 March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 01, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 01, 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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Discover the planets positions on March 1st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 01, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 01, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:51 pm and setting at 11:11 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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Who was born on March 01, 1978?


Famous people born on March 01, 1978:

  • Jensen Ackles
    Jensen Ackles

    Jensen ackles is an american actor known for his role as dean winchester on the tv show supernatural.

  • Gotham Archer

    Gotham Archer was a world-renowned archer who won multiple international competitions and set several records.

  • Jaysun Sharma

    Jaysun Sharma is the founder and CEO of a successful e-commerce company that has disrupted the industry.

  • Pavlos Giannakopoulos

    Greek former professional basketball player known for his successful career in EuroLeague.

  • Azreal Dragonfire

    Azreal Dragonfire is a successful venture capitalist who has invested in numerous high-growth startups.

  • Vendetta Blackheart

    Vendetta Blackheart is a successful venture capitalist who has invested in numerous tech startups.

  • Kanden Rajagopal

    Kanden Rajagopal is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of the e-commerce platform Flipkart.

  • Yasamin Moghbeli

    Yasamin Moghbeli is an Iranian-American journalist who covers international affairs and Middle Eastern politics.

  • Owin Choi

    Owin Choi is a South Korean entrepreneur and the CEO of a rapidly growing e-commerce company in Seoul.

  • Jaimen Targaryen

    Jaimen Targaryen is a Congressman known for his advocacy of progressive policies.

  • Laterria Jones

    Laterria Jones is a renowned poet known for her powerful and thought-provoking works.

  • Skippy Williamson

    Skippy Williamson is the founder and CEO of a successful marketing agency.

  • Luma Saba

    Luma Saba is the co-founder and managing partner of Saba Capital, a hedge fund that invests in global markets.

  • Saveah Wilkins

    Saveah Wilkins is a renowned poet known for her lyrical and introspective works that explore themes of identity, love, and social justice.

  • Saed Abukhater

    Saed Abukhater is a Palestinian-American journalist and author.

  • Nusaiba Al-Saud

    Nusaiba Al-Saud is a member of the Saudi Arabian royal family and a politician.

  • Cheria Tanaka

    Cheria Tanaka is a robotics engineer who has contributed to the development of advanced robotic systems.

  • Tamura Naoko

    Tamura Naoko is a prominent Japanese television news anchor and reporter.

  • Katori Matsuo

    Former professional sumo wrestler who achieved success in the sport.

  • Liya Kebede

    Liya kebede is an ethiopian-born model known for her work with estée lauder and her advocacy for maternal health.

Whose famous birthday is on March 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 1st:

  • Justin Bieber
    Justin Bieber

    Canadian singer and teenager heart-throb.

  • Lupita Nyong'o
    Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita nyong'o is a kenyan-mexican actress known for her roles in movies such as 12 years a slave and black panther.

  • Zack Snyder
    Zack Snyder

    Zack snyder is a director known for his work on superhero films such as 'man of steel' and 'justice league'.

  • Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem

    Spanish actor.

  • Ron Howard
    Ron Howard

    American child actor, director, writer, and producer.

  • Roger Daltrey
    Roger Daltrey

    British actor, singer, and musician.

  • Catherine Bach
    Catherine Bach

    Catherine bach is an american tv actress best known for her role as daisy duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar

    Mark-paul gosselaar is an american actor best known for his role as zack morris on the television series saved by the bell.

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Harry Belafonte
    Harry Belafonte

    American singer and actor, who is also a recording artist.

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March 01, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 19 days old,

or 2407 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16852 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 01, 1978?

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 01, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 01, 1978.

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March 01, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 01, 1978:

  • Paul Scott

    English author, poet, and playwright (b. 1920).

  • Léon Azéma
  • Ted Strong
  • Kiyoshi Oka

What famous deaths happened on March 1st?

Famous deaths on March 1st:

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • María Rubio
    María Rubio

    Mexican television, film and stage actress (b. 1934).

  • Anneth Frank

    A young Jewish girl whose diary chronicled her family's hiding during the Holocaust.

  • Grove Kern

    Renowned composer known for his contributions to American musical theater.

  • Evona Walska

    Renowned opera singer known for her dramatic soprano voice.

  • Ermalee Butler

    Renowned biologist known for her work on genetics and cell biology.

  • Jacobus van 't Hoff

    Pioneer in the field of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

  • Mearle Savage

    Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his innovative style.

  • Providencia Velázquez

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Cono Melia

    Argentinian playwright known for his innovative works.

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March 01, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 01, 1978:

  • Self Injury Awareness Day
  • Historically, March 1st was considered to be the beginning of the Roman 'work year' as January (the official first month) and February were unfit for warfare. The numerical Latin names of some months reflect this. (September = Seventh, October = Eighth, November = Ninth, December = Tenth). (see New Year).
  • Korea - Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol; ???).
  • Iceland - This day is called the Beer Day, but this day in 1989 beer was allowed again.
  • Martisor - a seasonal holiday in Romania.
  • Baba Marta - a Bulgarian custom when the Martenitsa is worn for good health and luck symbolizing the beginning of the spring season in Bulgaria.
  • Eight Hours Day - Tasmania, Australia.
  • Labour day - Western Australia.
  • World Day of Prayer.
  • Roman Empire - The sacred fire of Rome was renewed (See Vesta).

Observances on March 01, 1978:

  • World Seagrass Day
  • Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]

Saints celebrated on March 01, 1978:

  • Saint Eudoxia
  • Saint David's Day (National Holiday of Wales).
  • Saint Albin
  • Saint Swidbert
  • Saint Monan, largely legendary Scottish saint.
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March 01, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 01, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 27th and March 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 01, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1978 was (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 01, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
  2. - Stayin' Alive
  3. - Sometimes When We Touch
  4. - Emotion
  5. - Night Fever

March 01, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 01, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wuthering Heights
  2. - Take A Chance On Me
  3. - Denis
  4. - Come Back My Love
  5. - Wishing On A Star

March 01, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 01, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 01, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Flashlight
  2. - It's You That I Need
  3. - Always And Forever
  4. - Too Hot Ta Trot
  5. - Stayin' Alive

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March 01, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 01, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

An Unmarried Woman

An Unmarried Woman

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates, Michael Murphy, Cliff Gorman

Ecce bombo

Ecce bombo

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Nanni Moretti

Starring: Nanni Moretti, Luisa Rossi, Lina Sastri, Piero Galletti

American Hot Wax

American Hot Wax

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Floyd Mutrux

Starring: Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman

Ecce bombo

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

The Fury

The Fury

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Carrie Snodgress, Charles Durning

March 01, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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

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 Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

March 01, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 01, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bloodline by Sidney Sheldon

Bloodline

By:

Sheldon's epic tale of greed and betrayal and sabotage and danger and the ties which can kill...Roffe and Sons, a family business, is an international empire full of desperate, cash-hungry relatives.

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

By:

"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

On Photography by Susan Sontag

On Photography

By:

On Photography was awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism.

Inner Skiing by W. Timothy Gallwey and Robert Kriegel

Inner Skiing

By:

The Classic Guide to Better Skiing: A Completely Redesigned Edition

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

By:

"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …

March 01, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 01, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Ship

Star Ship

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

MUD1

MUD1

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Basketball

Basketball

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit computers

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on March 01, 1978?

On March 01, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 01, 1978?

On March 01, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 01, 1978?

On March 01, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 1st?

March 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of March. 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 March 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Amazon plans to open many grocery stores in major u.s. cities. (the wall street journal).
  • 2018 - Donald trump's presidency: president donald trump announced plans to impose tariffs upon steel and aluminum imports. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 16 deaths and 40 injuries after suicide bombers attacked kabul. the taliban claimed responsibility.

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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 March 1978?

March 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1978 calendar looked like.

Wednesday March 1, 1978