Sunday March 05, 1978: on this day

March 05, 1978 was the 64th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 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 March 05, 1978, who was born and died on March 05, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 05, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. An Unmarried Woman, directed by Paul Mazursky), TV series (e.g. All Creatures Great And Small) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 5th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 05, 1978?


March 05, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 64th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 05, 1978 can also be written as 3/5/1978 in the US and as 5/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

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March 05, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 05, 1978:

  • Hello, dolly! opens at lunt-fontanne theater nyc for 152 performances
  • The landsat 3 is launched from vandenberg air force base in california.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 5th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 05, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 05, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 05, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:45 am and setting at 03:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

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Who was born on March 05, 1978?


Famous people born on March 05, 1978:

  • Uchechukwu Ogbu

    Uchechukwu Ogbu is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the founder of Flutterwave, a leading fintech company in Africa.

  • Satina Morales

    Satina Morales is an investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on corruption and social injustice.

  • Lilleigh Chung

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  • Latacha Fernandez

    Latacha Fernandez is a respected investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on corruption and human rights issues.

  • Gavrielle Rosenthal

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  • Kathelene Zhao

    Kathelene Zhao is a data scientist who specializes in developing innovative machine learning algorithms for various industries.

  • Arilla Sharma

    Arilla Sharma is a leading cybersecurity expert who has helped organizations protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

  • Lilleigh Fitzgerald

    Lilleigh Fitzgerald was a professional tennis player who achieved success on the Grand Slam circuit.

  • Trivia Sharma

    Trivia Sharma is a social entrepreneur who founded a non-profit organization that provides job training and employment opportunities to...

  • Kaisey Fitzgerald

    Kaisey Fitzgerald is a respected investigative journalist who has uncovered numerous high-profile scandals and corruption cases.

  • Cerra Sharma

    Cerra Sharma is a cybersecurity specialist who has helped organizations protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

  • Symia Ramirez

    Symia Ramirez is a respected investigative journalist who has uncovered numerous high-profile scandals and corruption cases.

  • Angee Wilkins

    Angee Wilkins was a professional track and field athlete who specialized in sprinting events.

  • Saharah Kaur

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  • Evella Ramirez

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  • Hazleigh Wilkins

    Hazleigh Wilkins was a professional tennis player who competed on the WTA tour.

Whose famous birthday is on March 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 5th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Eva Mendes
    Eva Mendes

    Eva mendes is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as hitch, training day, and the other guys.

  • Pier Paolo Pasolini
    Pier Paolo Pasolini

    Italian poet / author / director, killed at 53.

  • Joel Osteen
    Joel Osteen

    American evangelical, television preacher.

  • Sterling Knight
    Sterling Knight

    Sterling knight is an american actor known for his role as chad dylan cooper on the disney channel series sonny with a chance.

  • Andy Gibb
    Andy Gibb

    British-american musician, and youngest brother to the pop group "the bee gees".

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Rex Harrison
    Rex Harrison

    British actor who is internationally recognized on film and stage.

  • Murray Head
    Murray Head

    An actor and singer from england, he is best known for his international hits "superstar" (jesus-christ superstar), and "say it ain't so".

  • Penn Jillette
    Penn Jillette

    American magician and raconteur.

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


You are 46 years and 23 days old,

or 552 months and 23 days old,

or 2403 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16825 days old,

if you were born on March 05, 1978.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 05, 1978?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 5th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 05, 1978:

  • Cesare Andrea Bixio
  • Toshiko Higashikuni
  • Adolf Metzner
  • Angelo D'Agostino

What famous deaths happened on March 5th?

Famous deaths on March 5th:

  • John Belushi
    John Belushi

    American comedian and actor who enjoyed a six-year fast-paced career as the funny comedy star of "saturday night live" as well as other...

  • William Powell
    William Powell

    William powell was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as the thin man series and my man godfrey.

  • Richard Kiley
    Richard Kiley

    American actor.

  • Whit Bissell
    Whit Bissell

    Whit Bissell was a prolific character actor known for his work in film and television.

  • Mischa Auer
    Mischa Auer

    Russian-born american actor, who immigrated to hollywood in late 1920s.

  • Gary Merrill
    Gary Merrill

    Actor (time tunnel and huckleberry finn), passes away at 75.

  • Jay Silverheels
    Jay Silverheels

    American actor tonto - lone ranger, dies at 60.

  • Billy De Wolfe
    Billy De Wolfe

    American actor (born in 1907).

  • Geoff Edwards
    Geoff Edwards

    American actor and game show host (b. 1931).

  • Winnie Lightner
    Winnie Lightner

    Actress (gold dust gertie sit tight, actress) dies at 71.

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


Holidays on March 05, 1978:

  • St Piran's Day - Cornwall's national day.
  • Learn from Lei Feng Day in China.
  • Feast of St. Kieran, patron of the Diocese of Ossory, in Irish calendar.
  • Approximate beginning of month of j?ngzhT in Chinese calendar.

Observances on March 05, 1978:

  • International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness
  • International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness

Saints celebrated on March 05, 1978:

  • Saint Theophile (d. 195)
  • Saint Olivia (d. 308)
  • Saint Gerarda
  • Saint Adrian (died 308)
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March 05, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 05, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 27th and March 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 05, 1978 was (Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
  2. - Stayin' Alive
  3. - Sometimes When We Touch
  4. - Emotion
  5. - Night Fever

March 05, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 05, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

March 05, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wuthering Heights
  2. - Take A Chance On Me
  3. - Denis
  4. - Come Back My Love
  5. - Wishing On A Star

March 05, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 05, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 27th and March 5th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 27th and March 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Flashlight
  2. - It's You That I Need
  3. - Always And Forever
  4. - Too Hot Ta Trot
  5. - Stayin' Alive

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March 05, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 05, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

An Unmarried Woman

An Unmarried Woman

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates, Michael Murphy, Cliff Gorman

Ecce bombo

Ecce bombo

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Nanni Moretti

Starring: Nanni Moretti, Luisa Rossi, Lina Sastri, Piero Galletti

American Hot Wax

American Hot Wax

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Floyd Mutrux

Starring: Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman

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

The Fury

The Fury

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Kirk Douglas, John Cassavetes, Carrie Snodgress, Charles Durning

March 05, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

Release year: 1978

Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

March 05, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Dreams Die First by Harold Robbins

Dreams Die First

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"Robbins eroticized commerce and, at the time, commercialized erotica. He dashing into an rich new market for dirty novels." --The New Yorker. "Robbins' dialog is moving... His people have the warmth

Essays Of E.B. White by E.B. White

Essays Of E.B. White

By:

This classic collection is by one of the most important essayists of all time.

Daniel Martin by John Fowles

Daniel Martin

By:

New trade paperback edition "a masterpiece symbolically charged realism Fowles" is now available. He is the only English writer to have the knowledge, power, and wisdom of Tolstoy

The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson

The Amityville Horror

By:

The Lutz family moved into their new Long Island home in suburban Long Island in December 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that Ronald DeFeo had murdered his brothers and parents one year prior.

The Black Marble by Joseph Wambaugh

The Black Marble

By:

He is a damned fine cop. A homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson.38 bottle and a vodka can.

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

The most popular videogames on March 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.

Cosmic Conflict

Cosmic Conflict

Platform: Magnavox Odyssey² (US) Philips Videopac (Europe)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Magnavox / Philips

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Basketball

Basketball

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit computers

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on March 05, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 05, 1978?

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

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What is special about March 5th?

March 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of March. 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 March 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Packages with suspected improvised explosives devices were found near heathrow airport and london city airport in london, england.
  • 2018 - Tongo tongo ambush: isil releases purported footage from the october 2017 attack by american special forces in tongo tongo (niger).
  • 2017 - Conflict between sudanese in south kordofan & blue nile: the sudan people's liberation movement - north releases 127 captives, most of them soldiers from the sudanese military.

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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 March 1978?

March 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1978 calendar looked like.

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