Friday July 07, 1978: on this day

July 07, 1978 was the 188th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 07, 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 07, 1978, who was born and died on July 07, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 07, 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 7th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 07, 1978?


July 07, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 188th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 07, 1978 can also be written as 7/7/1978 in the US and as 7/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

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July 07, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 07, 1978:

  • 85th wimbledon womens tennis: m navratilova beats c evert
  • Solomon islands declares independence from the uk
  • The solomon islands becomes independent from the united kingdom.

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July 07, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 7th 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 07, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 07, 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 July 7th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 07, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 07, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 07, 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 07, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:40 am and setting at 10:16 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 07, 1978?


Famous people born on July 07, 1978:

  • Chris Andersen

    American basketball player.

  • Davor Kraljević

    Croatian footballer.

  • Mario Vazquez

    Musician.

  • Tia Mowry

    Actress.

  • Tamera Mowry

    Actress.

  • Jyri Vahvanen
  • Alderman Lesmond
  • Carmelo Morales Gómez
  • José Leonardo Morales
  • Luis Parra
  • Alekseý Popov
  • Nikki Sun
  • Marcus Ahlm
  • Mike Barbieri
  • Roberto Brum
  • Kaleb Canales
  • DJ Manian
  • Rivi Grinboym
  • Misia

Whose famous birthday is on July 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 7th:

  • Matthew Espinosa
    Matthew Espinosa

    Matthew espinosa is a social media personality known for his popularity on the now-defunct video app vine and for his presence on other...

  • Ringo Starr
    Ringo Starr

    British singer, actor, and drummer.

  • Shelley Duvall
    Shelley Duvall

    Shelley duvall is an american actress and producer known for her roles in iconic films such as the shining and popeye.

  • Jack Whitehall
    Jack Whitehall

    Jack whitehall is a british tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and stand-up comedy performances.

  • Bérénice Bejo
    Bérénice Bejo

    Argentine-french actress.

  • Mo Collins
    Mo Collins

    American actress, comedian and screenwriter.

  • Troy Garity
    Troy Garity

    American notable family, the son and daughter of jane fonda, actress, and tom hayden, politician.

  • Cree Summer
    Cree Summer

    Cree Summer is a Canadian-American actress known for her voice acting roles in animated series and video games.

  • Joe Spano
    Joe Spano

    San francisco, california -- actor (henry goldblume hill st blues).

  • Dylan Sprayberry
    Dylan Sprayberry

    Movie actor.

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July 07, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 22 days old,

or 2386 weeks

or 16702 days old,

if you were born on July 07, 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 07, 1978?

There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 07, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 07, 1978.

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July 07, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 07, 1978:

  • Babe Paley

    Prominent socialite and style icon in mid-20th century America.

  • Lord Dacre

    Lord Dacre was a renowned British journalist known for his insightful political commentary.

  • Francisco Mendes

    Guinea-bissau lawyer and politician, 1st prime minister of guinea-bissau (b. 1933).

  • Michela Belmonte

What famous deaths happened on July 7th?

Famous deaths on July 7th:

  • Veronica Lake
    Veronica Lake

    Veronica lake was an american film actress known for her femme fatale roles and her signature peek-a-boo hairstyle.

  • Vivien Leigh
    Vivien Leigh

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

  • Norman Foster
    Norman Foster

    Foster and partners was founded by baron foster of thames bank english architect.

  • Flora Robson
    Flora Robson

    South shields (england) -- actress (dominique is dead).

  • Dilip Kumar
    Dilip Kumar

    Indian film actor (b. 1922).

  • Reginald Gardiner
    Reginald Gardiner

    Wimbledon, england -- actor (great dictator).

  • Arthur Conan Doyle
    Arthur Conan Doyle

    Scottish writer, best known for creating the modern detective story and the characters sherlock holmes (and his colleague dr.

  • Briyan Doyle

    Scottish author and physician, best known for creating Sherlock Holmes.

  • Mando Ramos

    Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

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July 07, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 07, 1978:

  • Russia and Ukraine - Ivan Kupala
  • United Kingdom - July 7th Bombings remembrance day
  • Bhutan - Guru Rinpoche
  • Roman Empire - Nonae Caprotinae festival in honor of Juno
  • Tanzania - Saba Saba Day (or Peasants' Day, founding of the TANU party, 1954)
  • Solomon Islands - Independence Day (1978)
  • Spain - San Fermfn festival or running of the bulls, in Pamplona, Navarre.
  • Worldwide - Bungie Day
  • United States - Bonza bottler day
  • Japan - Tanabata

Observances on July 07, 1978:

  • World Kiswahili Language Day [UNESCO]
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July 07, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 07, 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 07, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 07, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 07, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 07, 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 07, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 07, 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 07, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 07, 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 07, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 07, 1978 was Close The Door by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 07, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 07, 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 07, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 07, 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 07, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 07, 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 07, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 07, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Metropolitan Life by Fran Lebowitz

Metropolitan Life

By:

Metropolitan Life [Hardcover]

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 World According To Garp by John Irving

The World According To Garp

By:

20th Anniversary Edition with a new Afterword by the author. This is the story of T. S.

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.

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.

July 07, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 07, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cosmic Conflict

Cosmic Conflict

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

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Magnavox / Philips

Starfleet Orion

Starfleet Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Alto Trek

Alto Trek

Platform: Xerox Alto

Genre: Space simulation/Real-time strategy/Action

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Basketball

Basketball

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit computers

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on July 07, 1978?

On July 07, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 07, 1978?

On July 07, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 07, 1978?

On July 07, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 7th?

July 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan, 2019 ghazni bombing: nearly 200 people are injured and 14 are killed in a suicide bombing carried out by the taliban in ghazni (afghanistan).
  • 2018 - 2018 phuket boat capsize: with 15 people still missing, the death toll from a phuket tourist boat accident has risen to 41.
  • 2017 - Sinai insurgency. masked militants attacked an egyptian army checkpoint south of rafah in north sinai governorate. at least 23 soldiers were killed, including a colonel in the special forces. later, the islamic state of iraq & syria claimed responsibility. vbied and signal jamming were part of the attack.

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history

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.

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