Monday October 02, 1978: on this day

October 02, 1978 was the 275th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 02, 1978, who was born and died on October 02, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss You All Over by Exile), movies (e.g. Autumn Sonata, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. Treasure Island) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 1978?


October 02, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 275th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1978 can also be written as 10/2/1978 in the US and as 2/10/1978 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1978 in October 1978 calendar

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October 02, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 1978:

  • Syrian and palestinians shoot in east beirut, 1,300 killed

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October 02, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - Washington Redskins : 5 - 9
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October 02, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 02, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 02, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 02, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 07:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1978.

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Who was born on October 02, 1978?


Famous people born on October 02, 1978:

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Matthew Hancock

    British Conservative Party politician who has served as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

  • Katie Aselton

    Director.

  • Franciely Freduzeski
  • Raffaella Cavalli
  • Nick Gomez
  • Kakhaber Mzhavanadze
  • Marcel Maltritz
  • Lo'ai Al-Amaireh

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

  • Lorraine Bracco
    Lorraine Bracco

    Lorraine bracco is an american actress and producer best known for her roles in the sopranos and goodfellas.

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October 02, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 6 months old,

or 546 months and 17 days old,

or 2376 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16636 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 02, 1978?

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 02, 1978.

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October 02, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd

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October 02, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 1978:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 1978:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1978 was Kiss You All Over by Exile, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss You All Over
  2. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  3. - Hot Child In The City
  4. - Don't Look Back
  5. - Summer Nights

October 02, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1978 was Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Summer Nights
  2. - Rasputin
  3. - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
  4. - Lucky Stars
  5. - Sandy

October 02, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Nation Under A Groove
  2. - Got To Get You Into My Life
  3. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
  4. - It Seems To Hang On
  5. - I'm In Love (And I Love The Feeling)

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October 02, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Autumn Sonata

Autumn Sonata

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Liv Ullmann, Lena Nyman, Halvar Björk

Country: United States of America

Watership Down

Watership Down

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Martin Rosen

Starring: John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson, Michael Graham Cox

Country: United States of America

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

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

Felicity

Felicity

Release year: 1978

Directed by: John D. Lamond

Starring: Glory Annen, Chris Milne, Joni Flynn, Jody Hanson

October 02, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1978

Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong

Country: Japan

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

Taxi

Taxi

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Release year: 1978

October 02, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 02, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Fire Truck

Fire Truck

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

MUD1

MUD1

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

The Cottage

The Cottage

Platform: Oden, IBM PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Scandinavian PC Systems

history

Who was the US President on October 02, 1978?

On October 02, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1978?

On October 02, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

Find out more about October 2nd

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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 October 1978?

October 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1978 calendar looked like.

Monday October 2, 1978