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Saturday December 02, 1978: on this day
December 02, 1978 was the 336th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 02, 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 December 02, 1978, who was born and died on December 02, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil), movies (e.g. The Deer Hunter, directed by Michael Cimino), TV series (e.g. Rentner Haben Niemals Zeit) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 2nd, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 02, 1978?
- December 02, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 02, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 02, 1978?
- December 02, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 02, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 02, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 02, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 02, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 02, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 02, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 02, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 02, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on December 02, 1978?
What day of the week was December 02, 1978?
December 02, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 336th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 02, 1978 can also be written as 12/2/1978 in the US and as 2/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
December 02, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 02, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 02, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 02, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 December 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 08:23 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1978.
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Who was born on December 02, 1978?
Famous people born on December 02, 1978:
![Nelly Furtado]()
Nelly FurtadoPortuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.
- Kemontae Bowen
Retired NFL cornerback with a successful career.
- Chris Wolstenholme
British bassist (muse).
- Kimberly Mays
American news personality who was the subject of heartbreaking debate between two sets parents after it was revealed that hardee memorial...
- Maëlle Ricker
Canadian snowboarder.
- Jason Collins
American basketball player.
- Andrew Ryan
Australian rugby league player and sportscaster.
- Peter Moylan
Australian baseball player.
- David Rivas
Spanish footballer.
- Luigi Malafronte
Italian footballer.
- Stefan Kapicic
Actor.
- Melissa Archer
American actress.
- Fonsi Nieto
Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:
![Britney Spears]()
Britney SpearsAmerican singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.
![Lucy Liu]()
Lucy LiuAmerican actress and producer.
![Steven Bauer]()
Steven BauerHavana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").
![Brendan Coyle]()
Brendan CoyleEnglish actor.
![Julie Harris]()
Julie HarrisAmerican actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
![Yvonne Catterfeld]()
Yvonne CatterfeldGerman actress and singer.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![Jana Kramer]()
Jana KramerJana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.
![Penelope Spheeris]()
Penelope SpheerisAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Wilson Jermaine Heredia]()
Wilson Jermaine HerediaAmerican actor.
December 02, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 4 months old,
or 544 months and 17 days old,
or 2367 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16575 days old,
if you were born on December 02, 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 December 02, 1978?
There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 02, 1978.
December 02, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 02, 1978:
- Giorgio Capecchi
What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?
Famous deaths on December 2nd:
![Harrison Ford]()
Harrison FordAmerican actor.
![Desi Arnaz]()
Desi ArnazCuban-american actor and musician.
![Marty Feldman]()
Marty FeldmanMarty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.
![Robert Cummings]()
Robert CummingsAmerican actor.
![Gail Fisher]()
Gail FisherAmerican actress (born 1935).
![Michael Gothard]()
Michael GothardEnglish actor (born 1939).
- Bensyn Johnson
Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.
- Cartel de Medellin
Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.
- Nera Wolfe
Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.
- Marquis de Sade
French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 2nd
December 02, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 02, 1978:
- Laos - National Day
- United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
- R.C. Saints - St Bibiana
Observances on December 02, 1978:
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
December 02, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 02, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 27th and December 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1978 was You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 02, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Donna Summer - MacArthur Park
- Ambrosia - How Much I Feel
- Chic - Le Freak
- Gino Vannelli - I Just Wanna Stop
December 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1978 was Mary's Boy Child by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 02, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Boney M - Mary's Boy Child
- Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- The Village People - YMCA
- The Barron Knights - A Taste Of Aggro
- The Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
December 02, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.
December 02, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Barry White - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
- Rick James - Mary Jane
- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
- Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
December 02, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 02, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Deer Hunter
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Michael Cimino
Starring: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage
Country: United States of America
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 Brink's Job
Release year: 1978
Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Peter Falk, Peter Boyle, Allen Garfield, Warren Oates
Blue Movie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
Hababam Sinifi Dokuz Doguruyor
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Kartal Tibet
Starring: Münir Özkul, Adile Nasit, Sener Sen, Perran Kutman
December 02, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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:
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Release year: 1978
Matador
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Erik Balling
Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz
Country: Denmark
Treasure Island
Release year: 1978
Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong
Country: Japan
Apple Pie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Howard Goldberg
Taxi
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
December 02, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 02, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Far Pavilions
By: M.M. Kaye
This epic, set in 19th century India, follows an orphan born in India and his journey to England. He later returns to India.
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 …
The Empty Copper Sea
By: John D. MacDonald
The Empty Copper Sea, a classic crime novel by a beloved author of crime fiction, features Travis McGee, a hard-boiled detective who lives in a houseboat.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
Pulling Your Own Strings
By: Wayne W. Dyer
Wayne W. Dyer explains how we can all prevent being victimized by others and start operating from the centre of our power
December 02, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 02, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Video Pinball
Astro Battle
Tournament Table
The Cottage
Basketball
Who was the US President on December 02, 1978?
On December 02, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1978?
On December 02, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 02, 1978?
On December 02, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 2nd?
December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of December. 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 December 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
- 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.
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 December 1978?
December 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
