Saturday September 02, 1978: on this day

September 02, 1978 was the 245th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is September 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 September 02, 1978, who was born and died on September 02, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 02, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grease by Frankie Valli), movies (e.g. The Paper Chase, directed by James Bridges), TV series (e.g. Ausgerissen! Was Nun?) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 02, 1978?


September 02, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 245th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1978 can also be written as 9/2/1978 in the US and as 2/9/1978 in UK and Europe.

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September 02, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 02, 1978:

  • George harrison marries olivia
  • Gloria fajardo (21) marries emilio estefan
  • Graham salmon set the world's record for 100 metres by a blind man.
  • Reggie jackson is 19th player to hit 20 home runs in 11 straight years.
  • John mcclain performs 180 outside loops in an airplane over houston, texas.

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

NFL - American Football

  • New York Giants - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 19 - 13
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September 02, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 02, 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 September 2nd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:17 am and setting at 07:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.

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Who was born on September 02, 1978?


Famous people born on September 02, 1978:

  • Preciosa Garcia

    Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Admire Moyo

    Admire Moyo is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and the founder of Liquid Telecom, a leading pan-African telecommunications and cloud services...

  • Gearold Sinclair

    Gearold Sinclair is a contemporary British playwright acclaimed for his thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.

  • Daxtin Patel

    Daxtin Patel is a successful entrepreneur who founded a leading technology company.

  • Kabella Patel

    Kabella Patel is an Indian-American entrepreneur who founded a successful technology startup that has revolutionized the way people interact...

  • Vicke Ramirez

    Vicke Ramirez is a Mexican journalist known for her investigative reporting on corruption and organized crime.

  • Draken Lundqvist

    A Swedish actor known for his roles in various Scandinavian television series and films.

  • Yukari Tanaka

    Yukari Tanaka is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of a successful fintech startup.

  • Tynisa Sharma

    Tynisa Sharma is a physicist who studies the behavior of subatomic particles and their role in the fundamental forces of nature.

  • Yachet Hernandez

    Yachet Hernandez is a Mexican-American essayist whose work examines issues of social justice, race, and gender.

  • Delphin Mukarubuga

    Rwandan journalist known for her work in promoting press freedom and human rights.

  • Millianna Gonzalez

    Millianna Gonzalez is a Mexican politician who has served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2015.

  • Anthem Wilkins

    Anthem Wilkins was an American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League.

  • Chauntelle Thibodeaux

    Chauntelle Thibodeaux is a French-Canadian musician and composer, known for her work in experimental and electronic music.

  • Jesse Kellerman

    American novelist and playwright known for his mystery and thriller novels.

  • Alina Bronsky

    German author known for her novels dealing with themes of immigration and identity.

  • Flower Tucci

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Matthew Watkins
  • Adalberto Nunes da Silva
  • Juan Pablo Colinas

Whose famous birthday is on September 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 2nd:

  • Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves

    Lebanese-american actor.

  • Giuliano Gemma
    Giuliano Gemma

    Giuliano gemma was an italian actor known for his roles in spaghetti western films such as a pistol for ringo and day of anger.

  • Salma Hayek
    Salma Hayek

    Salma hayek is a mexican actress known for her roles in films such as frida, desperado, and from dusk till dawn.

  • Mark Harmon
    Mark Harmon

    American actor, noted family.

  • Jimmy Connors
    Jimmy Connors

    American tennis player, one of the greatest of all time.

  • Terry Bradshaw
    Terry Bradshaw

    American football player and champion with the pittsburgh steelers.

  • Lia Amanda
    Lia Amanda

    Italian actress and film star, maria molfesi's daughter.

  • Marge Champion
    Marge Champion

    American ballet and ballroom dancer.

  • Billy Preston
    Billy Preston

    American actor and pianist (d. 2006).

  • Kristen Cloke
    Kristen Cloke

    American actress.

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


You are 45 years 7 months old,

or 547 months and 23 days old,

or 2381 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16672 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 02, 1978?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 02, 1978:

  • Fred G. Meyer

    American businessman, founded fred meyer (b. 1886).

  • Giuseppe Cellai
  • Aldo Masseglia
  • Juan L. Ortiz

What famous deaths happened on September 2nd?

Famous deaths on September 2nd:

  • Troy Donahue
    Troy Donahue

    American actor and singer (d. 2001).

  • Bob Denver
    Bob Denver

    American actor, tv and film comedian.

  • Felix Aylmer
    Felix Aylmer

    Actor (quartet hamlet, dreaming lips), passes away at 90.

  • Jay Novello
    Jay Novello

    Actor harum scarum, rebel breed, dies at 78 from cancer.

  • Greysin Tolkien

    Greysin Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The...

  • Breckon Tolkien

    Breckon Tolkien was a British author and academic, renowned for his creation of the iconic fantasy world of Middle-earth and his influential...

  • Rayman Tolkien

    Rayman Tolkien was a British author who created the beloved fantasy world of Middle-earth, including the 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the...

  • Jhostin Tolkien

    J.

  • Joriel Tolkien

    Joriel Tolkien was a British author who is best known for his high fantasy works, including the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' series.

  • Warnie J.R.R. Tolkien

    Famous for creating the Middle-earth legendarium.

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

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


Holidays on September 02, 1978:

  • Transnistria - Independence day, note Transnistria is not an internationally recognized independent state
  • Mauritius - Ganesh Chaturthi
  • Also see September 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Sophia
  • Sedan Day (Sedantag) - traditional national German holiday (see Sedan, France) that commemorates Prussia's victory over France in 1870, making the German Empire a reality.
  • Vietnam - National Day (independence from France, 1945)
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September 02, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 02, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 1978 was Grease by Frankie Valli, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grease
  2. - Three Times A Lady
  3. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  4. - Hot Blooded
  5. - Hopelessly Devoted To You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 02, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by The Commodores, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Three Times A Lady
  2. - Dreadlock Holiday
  3. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  4. - It's Raining
  5. - Oh What A Circus

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 02, 1978 was Get Off by Foxy, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

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

The R&B music chart on September 02, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Get Off
  2. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
  3. - Got To Get You Into My Life
  4. - Three Times A Lady
  5. - What You Waiting For

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

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

The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

Release year: 1978

Directed by: James Bridges

Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel

Country: United States of America

The Silent Partner

The Silent Partner

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Daryl Duke

Starring: Elliott Gould, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, Céline Lomez

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

Mysteries

Mysteries

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul de Lussanet

Starring: Rutger Hauer, Sylvia Kristel, David Rappaport, Rita Tushingham

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Release year: 1978

Under the Same Sun

Under the Same Sun

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Sameh Zoabi

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

The Eddie Capra Mysteries

The Eddie Capra Mysteries

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

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

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

Superman

Superman

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-Adventure

Publisher: Atari

Starfleet Orion

Starfleet Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

Sky Diver

Sky Diver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on September 02, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 02, 1978?

On September 02, 1978 the Pope was John Paul I.

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What is special about September 2nd?

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

  • 2018 - A suicide bomber targets a somalia government building in mogadishu and causes the destruction of a nearby school. there are 14 injuries and three deaths.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: suicide bombers attack a power plant run by the state near samarra, iraq. seven people were killed and thirteen others were injured. the attack was claimed by the islamic state of iraq and the levant.
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: islamic militants attack christian areas of khyber pakhtunkhwa. 13 people were killed in mardan.

Find out more about September 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 September 1978?

September 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1978 calendar looked like.

Saturday September 2, 1978