Tuesday July 04, 1978: on this day

July 04, 1978 was the 185th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 04, 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 July 04, 1978, who was born and died on July 04, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 04, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. Foul Play, directed by Colin Higgins), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 4th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 04, 1978?


July 04, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 185th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1978 can also be written as 7/4/1978 in the US and as 4/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

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July 04, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 04, 1978:

  • Memphis fire fighters halt 3-day strike under a court order

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July 04, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 04, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 04, 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 July 4th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 04, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 04, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 04, 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 July 04, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:04 am and setting at 08:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1978.

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Who was born on July 04, 1978?


Famous people born on July 04, 1978:

  • Becki Newton
    Becki Newton

    Becki newton is an american actress known for her role as amanda tanen on the tv show ugly betty.

  • Stephen McNally
    Stephen McNally

    British singer and songwriter (bbmak).

  • Marcos Daniel

    Brazilian tennis player.

  • Andrea Gabriel

    American screenwriter and producer of actresses.

  • Ian Anthony Dale

    Ian anthony dale is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as hawaii five-0 and the event.

  • Coney Island

    Owner of a popular business establishment in the entertainment industry.

  • Francesca Martinez

    Francesca Martinez is a British politician known for her advocacy for disability rights.

  • Julie Klausner

    Julie klausner is an american author, comedian, and podcaster known for her work on the tv show difficult people.

  • Drake Johnson

    Innovative businessman with a focus on sustainability and eco-friendly practices.

  • Fatima Moreira de Melo

    Dutch field hockey player who won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

  • Émile Mpenza

    Belgian footballer.

  • Tatyana Jecmenica

    Novi sad, yugoslavia -- tennis star (1995 futures-novi sad).

  • Katia Zygouli

    Model and actress from greece.

  • Vicky Kaya

    Model and actress from greece.

  • Stephen Rannazzisi
    Stephen Rannazzisi
  • Rochester (New York)
  • Cumberland (Maryland)
  • Shane Chapman
  • Maria Giovanna Cherchi

Whose famous birthday is on July 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 4th:

  • George M. Cohan
    George M. Cohan

    George m. cohan was a prominent american entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer known for his...

  • Victoria Abril
    Victoria Abril

    Spanish actress.

  • Gertrude Lawrence
    Gertrude Lawrence

    An english actress, singer and dancer, she is also a comedian and singer.

  • Eva Marie Saint
    Eva Marie Saint

    Eva marie saint is an american actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'on the waterfront' and 'north by northwest'.

  • Gina Lollobrigida
    Gina Lollobrigida

    After winning a beauty competition, she made her acting debut in 1947.

  • Kurtwood Smith
    Kurtwood Smith

    Kurtwood smith is an american actor known for his roles in 'robocop' and 'that '70s show'.

  • Alessio Boni
    Alessio Boni

    Italian actor.

  • Tahar Rahim
    Tahar Rahim

    He is a french-agerian actor who won the cesar award for best actress for his role as "a prophet" written by jacques audiard.

  • Viviane Romance
    Viviane Romance

    French actress, on-screen since 1931.

  • Jenny Seagrove
    Jenny Seagrove

    Born in malaysia as the daughter of an indonesian businessman, she is a british actress.

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July 04, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 16 days old,

or 2389 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16727 days old,

if you were born on July 04, 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 July 04, 1978?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 04, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 04, 1978.

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July 04, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on July 4th?

Famous deaths on July 4th:

  • Eva Gabor
    Eva Gabor

    Hungarian-american actress, youngest of three glamorous european immigrants to hollywood.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Brenda Joyce
    Brenda Joyce

    American actress (born 1917).

  • Gaby Morlay
    Gaby Morlay

    French actress in film.

  • Evelyn Keyes
    Evelyn Keyes

    Port arthur, texas -- actress (adventure to martin eden).

  • Anne Shirley
    Anne Shirley

    Actress stella dallas, who was 75 years old, dies from lung cancer.

  • Marri Curie

    Renowned physicist and chemist known for her pioneering research on radioactivity.

  • Jersei Curie

    Pioneering research on radioactivity and Nobel Prize winner.

  • Thomos Jefferson

    Third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 4th

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July 04, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 04, 1978:

  • Filipino-American Friendship Day
  • In astronomy, the approximate date of Earth's aphelion.
  • United States and Denmark - Independence Day (1776)
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July 04, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 04, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 3rd and July 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 04, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 04, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 04, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shadow Dancing
  2. - Baker Street
  3. - Take A Chance On Me
  4. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  5. - Still The Same

July 04, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 04, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 04, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - The Smurf Song
  3. - Dancin' In The City
  4. - Substitute
  5. - Airport

July 04, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 1978 was Close The Door by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 04, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 04, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Close The Door
  2. - Stuff Like That
  3. - Runaway Love
  4. - You And I
  5. - Boogie Oogie Oogie

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July 04, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 04, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Foul Play

Foul Play

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Colin Higgins

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Rachel Roberts

Country: United States of America

Revenge of the Pink Panther

Revenge of the Pink Panther

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk, Dyan Cannon

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

To Be Twenty

To Be Twenty

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Fernando Di Leo

Starring: Gloria Guida, Lilli Carati, Ray Lovelock, Vincenzo Crocitti

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

July 04, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 04, 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:

Heiter bis wolkig

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

July 04, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 04, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Metropolitan Life by Fran Lebowitz

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Stained Glass by William F. Buckley Jr

Stained Glass

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Blackford Oakes is back! Blackford Oakes returns!

The World According To Garp by John Irving

The World According To Garp

By:

20th Anniversary Edition with a new Afterword by the author. This is the story of T. S.

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

By:

This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.

The Holcroft Covenant by Robert Ludlum

The Holcroft Covenant

By:

The Fourth Reich is on the verge of forming, and the only person who can stop it from arising is about to sign its birth certificates.

July 04, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 04, 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

Casino

Casino

Platform: Atari 2600 Microsoft Windows Xbox Playstation 2

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

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

history

Who was the US President on July 04, 1978?

On July 04, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 04, 1978?

On July 04, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 04, 1978?

On July 04, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 4th?

July 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of July. 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 July 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sanctions against iran: royal marines take control of an oil tanker that was heading to baniyas, syria. the vessel is suspected of carrying iranian crude oil and breaching eu sanctions. robert macaire, the ambassador of the united kingdom to iran is summoned to tehran for the incident. iran calls it an "illegal seizure".
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: israeli security forces clash with bedouin residents of khan al-ahmar in west bank as israeli bulldozers prepare for demolition. on may 24, the supreme court of israel decided that residents of the village could be expelled, although such relocation is illegal under international humanitarian law.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed and dozens injured in a boiler explosion at a garment factory in dhaka in bangladesh.

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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 July 1978?

July 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1978 calendar looked like.

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