Wednesday July 05, 1978: on this day

July 05, 1978 was the 186th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 05, 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 05, 1978, who was born and died on July 05, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 05, 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 5th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 05, 1978?


July 05, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 186th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1978 can also be written as 7/5/1978 in the US and as 5/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

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July 05, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 05, 1978:

  • Soyuz 30 spacecraft touches down in soviet kazakhstan.

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July 05, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th 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 05, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 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.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on July 5th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 05, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 05, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:53 am and setting at 09:06 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 05, 1978?


Famous people born on July 05, 1978:

  • Alanmichael Hernandez

    Alanmichael Hernandez was a professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball.

  • Sakiyah Yusuf

    Sakiyah Yusuf is a respected policymaker known for her work in developing innovative social programs.

  • Snyder Laurel

    Laurel Snyder is an American children's book author and poet.

  • Glen Power

    Glen power is a drummer best known as a member of the irish rock band the script.

  • Juquan Jackson

    Juquan Jackson is an acclaimed author known for his thought-provoking novels and essays.

  • Hibba Raza

    Hibba Raza is a Pakistani climatologist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of climate change and its impact on the...

  • Darine Hamze

    Darine hamze is a lebanese actress known for her roles in various arabic films and television series.

  • İsmail YK

    German-turkish singer-songwriter (yurtseven kardeayler).

  • Allan Simonsen

    Danish race car driver (d. 2013).

  • Britta Oppelt

    German rower.

  • Becki Newton

    Actress.

  • Carmen Kempt

    Miss canada universe (1997).

  • Yushi Soda
  • Andreas Johansson
  • Chris Hajt
  • Curtis Fuller
  • Miika Koppinen
  • Serena Sorrentino

Whose famous birthday is on July 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 5th:

  • Eva Green
    Eva Green

    She is a french actress who was cast in bernardo bertolucci's 2003 film "the dreamers.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Edie Falco
    Edie Falco

    Edie falco is an american actress best known for her roles as carmela soprano in the sopranos and nurse jackie peyton in nurse jackie.

  • Huey Lewis
    Huey Lewis

    American singer (and the news).

  • Geneviève Grad
    Geneviève Grad

    Geneviève grad is a french actress known for her roles in popular french films of the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Brooke Hayward
    Brooke Hayward

    American actress and model, who is also a stage actress.

  • Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg

    Movie actor.

  • Gilles Lellouche
    Gilles Lellouche

    Gilles lellouche is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as 'little white lies' and 'point blank'.

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July 05, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 21 days old,

or 2390 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16732 days old,

if you were born on July 05, 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 05, 1978?

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 05, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 05, 1978.

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July 05, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 05, 1978:

  • Giuseppe Gonella
  • Giulio Supino

What famous deaths happened on July 5th?

Famous deaths on July 5th:

  • Raffaella Carrà
    Raffaella Carrà

    Raffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance...

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Kerwin Mathews
    Kerwin Mathews

    Kerwin Mathews was an American actor known for his role in the film 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad'.

  • Carole Landis
    Carole Landis

    Carole Landis was an American actress and singer known for her roles in Hollywood films during the 1940s.

  • Karin Swanström
    Karin Swanström

    Swedish actress, director, and producer (b. 1873).

  • Amaliya Maksimova

    Acclaimed ballerina known for her grace and talent.

  • Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

    Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was a renowned Malayalam writer and social reformer known for his unique style of writing and portrayal of human...

  • Dorothia Jordan

    Renowned English actress and mistress of King William IV.

  • Shizuo Yasuda

    Renowned Japanese novelist known for his impactful storytelling.

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July 05, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 05, 1978:

  • Isle of Man: Tynwald Day (1266).
  • Venezuela: Independence Day (1811).
  • Algeria: Independence Day (1962).
  • Cape Verde: Independence Day (1975).
  • Church of the SubGenius: X-Day (1998).
  • Armenia: Constitution Day (1995)
  • Czech Republic and Slovakia: Arrival of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Great Moravia (around 863).
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July 05, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 05, 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 05, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 05, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 05, 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 05, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 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 05, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 05, 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 05, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 1978 was Close The Door by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 05, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 05, 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 05, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 05, 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 05, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 05, 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 05, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 05, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Scribble Scribble by Nora Ephron

Scribble Scribble

By:

Twenty-five fights with American media and its many faults and glory reveal an incisive journalist’s dislike for episodes like Haldeman on CBS, the New York Magazine takeover, and her passion to gift such as Upstairs. Downstairs. and the Double-Cross.

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

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.

Eye Of The Needle by Ken Follett

Eye Of The Needle

By:

The global phenomenon created by Edge of Eternity's author. His code name was "The Needle". He was a German aristocrat of exceptional intelligence, a master spy with a history of violence.

Metropolitan Life by Fran Lebowitz

Metropolitan Life

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July 05, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 05, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Ship

Star Ship

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Adventureland

Adventureland

Platform: TRS-80, Apple II series, Atari 8-bit, TI-99/4A, Commodore PET, Commodore 64, IBM-PC, Commodore VIC-20, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64, Exidy Sorcerer

Genre: Interactive Fiction

Publisher: Adventure International

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

3-D Docking Mission

3-D Docking Mission

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Programma International The Elektrik Keyboard

Blasto

Blasto

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Gremlin

history

Who was the US President on July 05, 1978?

On July 05, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 05, 1978?

On July 05, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 05, 1978?

On July 05, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 5th?

July 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 reyhanli car explosion: a car bomb explodes at the turkish city reyhanli. three syrian citizens were killed in the blast.
  • 2018 - Incidents and accidents involving fireworks: at least 19 people were killed in two explosions at tultepec's fireworks workshops, mexico. several more were injured. tultepec has a large fireworks industry.
  • 2017 - Mexican drug war: at least 14 people are killed in a gunfight between la linea gang members, and a rival cartel in madera municipality (chihuahua).

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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.

Wednesday July 5, 1978