Monday February 06, 1978: on this day

February 06, 1978 was the 37th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 06, 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 February 06, 1978, who was born and died on February 06, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 06, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Coming Home, directed by Hal Ashby), 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 February 6th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 06, 1978?


February 06, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 37th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1978 can also be written as 2/6/1978 in the US and as 6/2/1978 in UK and Europe.

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February 06, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 06, 1978:

  • Snowstorm hits new england, parts of ri (54 (137cm))
  • Muriel, wife of late hubert humphrey (senator-democrat-minnesota) takes his office.
  • The blizzard of 1978, one of the worst nor'easters in new england history, hit the region, with sustained winds of 65 mph and snowfall of four inches an hour.
  • King dragon operation in arakan: burmese general ne win targets muslim minorities in the village of sakkipara.

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February 06, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 06, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 6th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 06, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 06, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 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 February 06, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:55 am and setting at 05:45 pm.

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

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Who was born on February 06, 1978?


Famous people born on February 06, 1978:

  • Yael Naim

    French-israeli singer-songwriter.

  • Vladimir Anzulović
  • Denis Bojarincev
  • Anis Boujelbene
  • Martín Enríquez
  • Tore Hansen
  • Jeon Mi-ra
  • Christine Keshen
  • Gabriele Lopez
  • Pasquale Maglione
  • Emmanuel Misichili
  • André Sinédo
  • Malaya Rivera Drew
  • Gareth Roberts
  • Rustam Saidov
  • Marcelo Sosa
  • Peter Vagenas
  • Olena Zelens'ka
  • Denís Boyárintsev

Whose famous birthday is on February 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 6th:

  • Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan

    American politician.

  • Zsa Zsa Gabor
    Zsa Zsa Gabor

    Zsa zsa gabor was a hungarian-born actress known for her glamorous lifestyle and numerous marriages.

  • Mamie Van Doren
    Mamie Van Doren

    Mamie van doren is an american actress, singer, and sex symbol known for her roles in 1950s and 1960s films.

  • Crystal Reed
    Crystal Reed

    Crystal Reed is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Teen Wolf' and 'Gotham.

  • Natalie Cole
    Natalie Cole

    American singer, noted family, and the daughter of nat "king", cole, a popular music entertainer from the '50s.

  • Tom Brokaw
    Tom Brokaw

    American broadcast journalist and writer.

  • Rip Torn
    Rip Torn

    American actor, director of stage and screen, emmy-winning, oscar-nominated leading actor and character player in more than 50 tv and movie...

  • Mike Farrell
    Mike Farrell

    American screenwriter, actor, director, and producer.

  • David Hayter
    David Hayter

    American voice actor.

  • Josh Stewart
    Josh Stewart

    American actor.

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February 06, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 22 days old,

or 2407 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16852 days old,

if you were born on February 06, 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 February 06, 1978?

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 06, 1978.

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February 06, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 06, 1978:

  • Armando de Almeida
  • Erasmo Iacovone

What famous deaths happened on February 6th?

Famous deaths on February 6th:

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

  • Guy Madison
    Guy Madison

    American actor who played the role of wild bill hickock on tv and radio.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    American actor, producer, and humanitarian (b. 1914).

  • James Whitmore
    James Whitmore

    American actor who plays on film and stage.

  • Philip Carey
    Philip Carey

    American actor on stage, film, and television.

  • Alec McCowen
    Alec McCowen

    Tunbridge wells (england) -- actor (never say never again).

  • Irwin Corey
    Irwin Corey

    American comedian and actor (b. 1914).

  • Dandy Nichols
    Dandy Nichols

    Actress (confessions of a window cleaner), dead at 78.

  • Lata Mangeshkar

    Lata mangeshkar is an indian playback singer known for her melodious voice and extensive contribution to indian music.

  • Arthur Ashe

    American tennis player and civil rights activist, the first black man to win the Wimbledon singles title.

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February 06, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 06, 1978:

  • Bob Marley Day in Rastafarianism (Jamaica and Ethiopia)
  • Waitangi Day (National Holiday) in New Zealand
  • Sami National Day (known as Lapps; in Finland and Scandinavia)

Observances on February 06, 1978:

  • International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

Saints celebrated on February 06, 1978:

  • Saint Amandus, Apostle of the Franks
  • Saint Vedastus (+540)
  • Saint Dorothea, patron saint of florists
  • Saint Paul Miki
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February 06, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 06, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 6th and February 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 06, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 06, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stayin' Alive
  2. - Short People
  3. - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
  4. - We Are The Champions
  5. - Just The Way You Are

February 06, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 06, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Take A Chance On Me
  2. - Figaro
  3. - If I Had Words
  4. - Come Back My Love
  5. - Uptown Top Ranking

February 06, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 1978 was Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

February 06, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 06, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
  2. - Always And Forever
  3. - Too Hot Ta Trot
  4. - Our Love
  5. - Jack And Jill

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February 06, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 06, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Hal Ashby

Starring: Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, Bruce Dern, Penelope Milford

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

Nero veneziano

Nero veneziano

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ugo Liberatore

Starring: Renato Cestiè, Rena Niehaus, Yorgo Voyagis, Fabio Gamma

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

Blue Collar

Blue Collar

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto, Ed Begley Jr.

February 06, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 06, 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 Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

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

February 06, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 06, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Coming Into The Country by John McPhee

Coming Into The Country

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The unforgettable story of Alaska and Alaskans is "Coming into the Country". It's a rich tapestry with vivid characters, observed landscapes and descriptive narrative. The three main segments deal with the following:

Bloodline by Sidney Sheldon

Bloodline

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Sheldon's epic tale of greed and betrayal and sabotage and danger and the ties which can kill...Roffe and Sons, a family business, is an international empire full of desperate, cash-hungry relatives.

The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson

The Amityville Horror

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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 Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

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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 Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

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"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

February 06, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 06, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Starfleet Orion

Starfleet Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Basketball

Basketball

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit computers

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: Atari

Sky Diver

Sky Diver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on February 06, 1978?

On February 06, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 06, 1978?

On February 06, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 06, 1978?

On February 06, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 6th?

February 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of February. 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 February 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: there were two aftershocks that struck anchorage, alaska. the first was a magnitude of 4.1 and the second was a magnitude of 3.7. they occurred 23 minutes later.
  • 2018 - 2018 hualien earthquake. multiple earthquakes including one of magnitude 6.4, struck near hualien city in taiwan. over 250 people are also injured and at least 9 are killed. many structures were damaged in the aftermath.
  • 2017 - Sinai insurgency: at least 14 isil militants were killed in an egyptian army raid on central sinai.

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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 February 1978?

February 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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Monday February 6, 1978