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About December 5th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: The European Monetary System (EMS) was established on December 5, 1978, to create a zone of monetary stability in Europe. It aimed to reduce exchange rate variability and achieve monetary cooperation among European countries, paving the way for the Euro.
- Day of the week: December 5th, 1978 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Le Freak by Chic
- #1 UK song: Mary's Boy Child by Boney M
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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- December 05, 1978: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 05, 1978?
- Who was born on December 05, 1978?
- December 05, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 05, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 05, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 05, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 05, 1978?
- Back in 1978
December 05, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 05, 1978:
- European Monetary System established The European Monetary System (EMS) was established on December 5, 1978, to create a zone of monetary stability in Europe. It aimed to reduce exchange rate variability and achieve monetary cooperation among European countries, paving the way for the Euro. source: ecb.europa.eu
- Sam Shepard's 'Buried Child' premieres On December 5, 1978, Sam Shepard's play 'Buried Child' premiered in New York City. The play, which explores themes of family dysfunction and the American Dream, won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979, marking a significant moment in American theater. source: britannica.com
- Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty signed On December 5, 1978, the Soviet Union and Afghanistan signed a treaty of friendship, which solidified Soviet influence in Afghanistan. This treaty was a significant step in the USSR's support for the Afghan government, leading to increased military presence in the region. source: britannica.com
- Pete Rose Signs Record Contract Free agent Pete Rose signed a groundbreaking 4-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies worth US$32 million, establishing him as the highest-paid baseball player of his time and signaling a new era of athlete compensation.
- New York Islanders Hockey Game Highlights In an extraordinary hockey match, the New York Islanders dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins, taking an impressive 28 shots in a single period. Penguins player Ross Lonsberry notably failed on his seventh penalty shot against the Islanders, highlighting the Islanders' defensive prowess.
December 05, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1978
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What day of the week was December 05, 1978?
December 05, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 339th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 05, 1978 can also be written as 12/5/1978 in the US and as 5/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 05, 1978?
Famous people born on December 05, 1978:
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Neil DruckmannCreative director and writer at Naughty Dog, known for critically acclaimed video games like The Last of Us and Uncharted series.
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Olli Jokinen
December 05, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 05, 1978:
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Dajos Béla
December 05, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 05, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 05, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
- Chic - Le Freak
- Donna Summer - MacArthur Park
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Gino Vannelli - I Just Wanna Stop
- Ambrosia - How Much I Feel
December 05, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1978 was Mary's Boy Child by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
- 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 05, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.
- Chic - Le Freak
- Barry White - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Rick James - Mary Jane
December 05, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.
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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 05, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 05, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 05, 1978 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 05, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 10:40 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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Someone born on December 05, 1978 is:
47 years 7 months old,
or 571 months and 29 days old,
or 2486 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17408 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1978?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 5th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1978?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 05, 1978.
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Back in 1978
Why 1978 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 5, 1978, a 1978 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 5, 1978 includes European Monetary System established, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 5, 1978 included “Le Freak” by Chic, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 5, 1978 included The Deer Hunter, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 5, 1978 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Neil Druckmann, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 5, 1978 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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The 1978 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to December 5, 1978.
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