Sunday November 05, 1978: on this day

November 05, 1978 was the 309th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is November 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 November 05, 1978, who was born and died on November 05, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 05, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Needed Me by Anne Murray), movies (e.g. Magic, directed by Richard Attenborough), TV series (e.g. Matador) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 05, 1978?


November 05, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 309th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 05, 1978 can also be written as 11/5/1978 in the US and as 5/11/1978 in UK and Europe.

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November 05, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 05, 1978:

  • Khomeini followers attack british embassy / el al office in iran
  • Iranian prime minister jaafar sharif-emami resigns to shah mohammed reza pahlavi.
  • Rioters sack the british embassy in tehran.
  • Indira gandhi is re-elected to the indian parliament.
  • California voters defeat the briggs initiative that would have prohibited gay school teachers.

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November 05, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cincinnati Bengals - San Diego Chargers : 13 - 22
  • Cleveland Browns - Houston Oilers : 10 - 14
  • Dallas Cowboys - Miami Dolphins : 16 - 23
  • Detroit Lions - Minnesota Vikings : 7 - 17
  • Green Bay Packers - Philadelphia Eagles : 3 - 10
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November 05, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 5th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 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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Discover the planets positions on November 5th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on November 05, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 05, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:10 am and setting at 10:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1978.

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Who was born on November 05, 1978?


Famous people born on November 05, 1978:

  • Kataleah Hernandez

    Kataleah Hernandez is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on government corruption.

  • Sharonlee Hamilton

    Acclaimed photographer capturing stunning moments through her lens.

  • Laelynn Hernandez

    Laelynn Hernandez is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has exposed numerous government and corporate scandals.

  • Alyze Loney

    Talented singer known for her powerful vocals and chart-topping hits.

  • Whitleigh Fitzgerald

    Whitleigh Fitzgerald is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has exposed numerous government and corporate scandals.

  • Glorian Kirk

    Astrophysicist known for research on black holes and dark matter.

  • Zubayr Patel

    Zubayr Patel is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Zoho, a leading provider of cloud-based business software.

  • Kethan Mehta

    Kethan Mehta is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Zomato, a popular food delivery and restaurant discovery platform.

  • Shameria Flores

    Shameria Flores is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has exposed corruption and injustice through her hard-hitting reporting.

  • Marvia Rodriguez

    Marvia Rodriguez is a successful entrepreneur who founded a thriving technology startup, known for her innovative approach and commitment to...

  • Jernee Ramirez

    Jernee Ramirez is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has exposed corruption and injustice through her hard-hitting investigations.

  • Elide Formenti

    Physicist known for her research in quantum mechanics and theoretical physics.

  • Maridee Ennis

    Captures stunning landscapes and nature scenes through her lens.

  • Annalaya Singh

    Known for her successful campaign strategies.

  • Jessieca Nguyen

    Known for her successful campaign strategies for various candidates.

  • Rosealynn Higgins

    Astronomer who discovered several exoplanets.

  • Mahkayla Davis

    Mahkayla Davis is a respected investigative journalist who has uncovered numerous high-profile stories and scandals.

  • Breven Smith

    Mastermind behind successful political campaigns.

  • Jakorey Nguyen

    Jakorey Nguyen is an acclaimed astronomer known for his contributions to the understanding of exoplanets and the evolution of stars.

  • Jevante Hernandez

    Jevante Hernandez is an acclaimed astronomer known for his contributions to the understanding of exoplanets.

Whose famous birthday is on November 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 5th:

  • Zeba Bakhtiar
    Zeba Bakhtiar

    Pakistani actress known for her work in Bollywood and Lollywood films.

  • Vivien Leigh
    Vivien Leigh

    Born in india, british actress who was the first from england to win the oscar for best actress (1939).

  • Art Garfunkel
    Art Garfunkel

    American actor and musician.

  • Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell

    Sam rockwell is an american film actor known for his versatile performances in a wide range of roles, including his award-winning portrayal...

  • Robert Patrick
    Robert Patrick

    Robert patrick is an american actor best known for his role as the t-1000 in the film terminator 2: judgment day.

  • Tilda Swinton
    Tilda Swinton

    Tilda swinton is an english actress known for her versatile and transformative performances in both independent and mainstream films.

  • Sal Vulcano
    Sal Vulcano

    Sal vulcano is a comedian best known as one of the members of the comedy troupe the tenderloins, and for his role in the tv show...

  • Tatum O'Neal
    Tatum O'Neal

    American child star of the 1970s, who won a best supporting actress oscar for 1973 for her role as a 9-year old con-artist.

  • Tamzin Outhwaite
    Tamzin Outhwaite

    English actress.

  • Peter Noone
    Peter Noone

    British singer, guitarist and actor.

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


You are 45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 15 days old,

or 2371 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16603 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 05, 1978?

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 5th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 05, 1978:

  • Gwin Nettleton

    Gwin Nettleton was a renowned American sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works.

  • Adolph Simon Ochs

    Adolph Simon Ochs was a journalist and editor who worked for The New York Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

  • Denis O'Dea

What famous deaths happened on November 5th?

Famous deaths on November 5th:

  • Aaron Carter
    Aaron Carter

    American singer who rose to fame in the late 1990s as a pop and hip hop singer.

  • Jill Clayburgh
    Jill Clayburgh

    Acclaimed actress known for her roles in 'An Unmarried Woman' and 'Starting Over.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Olympe Bradna
    Olympe Bradna

    French-american actress and dancer (b. 1920).

  • Ward Bond
    Ward Bond

    Actor (wagon train), suffers a heart attack at the age of 57.

  • Geoffrey Palmer
    Geoffrey Palmer

    British actor (smacks & thistle).

  • Texas Guinan
    Texas Guinan

    American actress, musician, and saloonkeeper (born 1884).

  • Tommey Smith

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

  • Adriella Dumas

    Adriella Dumas was a French novelist, best known for his historical novels such as 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'The Three Musketeers'.

  • Maximina Romero

    Influential painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on November 5th

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


Holidays on November 05, 1978:

  • R.C. Saints - November 5th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: St. Bertilia
  • St. Laetus
  • Pope Zachary
  • St. Sylvia
  • St. Magnus
  • St. Galation
  • St. Fibitius
  • St. Felix and Eusebius
  • St. Elizabeth
  • St. Dominator

Observances on November 05, 1978:

  • World Tsunami Awareness Day
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November 05, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 05, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 30th and November 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 05, 1978 was You Needed Me by Anne Murray, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

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

The music chart in the USA on November 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Needed Me
  2. - MacArthur Park
  3. - Reminiscing
  4. - Double Vision
  5. - Whenever I Call You Friend

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 05, 1978 was Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

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

The music chart in the UK on November 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rat Trap
  2. - Summer Nights
  3. - Hopelessly Devoted To You
  4. - Sandy
  5. - My Best Friend's Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 05, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.

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

The R&B music chart on November 05, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Nation Under A Groove
  2. - It Seems To Hang On
  3. - Blame It On The Boogie
  4. - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
  5. - I'm Every Woman

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

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

Magic

Magic

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Richard Attenborough

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, Ed Lauter

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

El mago

El mago

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Miguel M. Delgado

Starring: Cantinflas, Leonora Amar, José Baviera, Ernesto Finance

Devata

Devata

Release year: 1978

Directed by: S. Ramanathan

Starring: Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Rakesh Roshan, Sarika

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1978

Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong

Country: Japan

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

Taxi

Taxi

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Daniel Ray

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

The most popular videogames on November 05, 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

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

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Who was the US President on November 05, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 05, 1978?

On November 05, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about November 5th?

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

  • 2018 - Anglophone crisis: at least seventy eight students and three staff members are kidnapped at bamenda, capital of the north west region of cameroon. anglophone crisis refers to a conflict between separatists in cameroon and the government.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war: aden unrest: at least five government soldiers are killed in a suicide bombing in aden.
  • 2016 - Battle of aleppo: residents of aleppo prepare to resume bombing after a brief ceasefire.

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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 November 1978?

November 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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 November 1978 calendar looked like.

Sunday November 5, 1978