Friday September 08, 1978: on this day

September 08, 1978 was the 251st day of the year 1978, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is September 08, 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 September 08, 1978, who was born and died on September 08, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 08, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey, A), movies (e.g. Days of Heaven, directed by Terrence Malick), TV series (e.g. Taxi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 8th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 08, 1978?


September 08, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 251st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1978 can also be written as 9/8/1978 in the US and as 8/9/1978 in UK and Europe.

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September 08, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 08, 1978:

  • 2nd game of boston massacre; yanks beat red sox 13-2
  • Irani army shoots on khomeini followers in teheran, 100s killed
  • Iranian army troops open fire on rioters in teheran, killing 122, wounding 4,000.
  • Black friday, a massacre by soldiers against protesters in tehran, results in 88 deaths, it marks the beginning of the end of the monarchy in iran.

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September 08, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 08, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 08, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on September 8th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 08, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 08, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 08, 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 September 08, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:23 pm and setting at 10:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.

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Who was born on September 08, 1978?


Famous people born on September 08, 1978:

  • Vyla Jones

    Talented singer-songwriter who rose to fame with chart-topping hits.

  • Ritha Jones

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that explore human relationships.

  • Gunhild Stordalen

    Gunhild Stordalen is a Norwegian entrepreneur and environmentalist who founded the EAT Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on...

  • Calian Zhao

    Calian Zhao is a Chinese computer scientist known for his work in the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Tatayana Panova

    Tatayana Panova is a former Russian professional tennis player who won the French Open in 1998.

  • Aadin Khan

    Talented musician known for his innovative compositions in the world of music.

  • Erdem Yoruk

    Esteemed physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Loyed Harding

    Loyed Harding is a prominent American astronomer who specializes in the study of exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life.

  • Delia Rucker

    Delia Rucker is a contemporary American essayist who writes about identity, culture, and social justice.

  • Edras Gonzalez

    Talented painter recognized for his unique style.

  • Sandrine Zerbib

    Sandrine Zerbib is the co-founder and CEO of Frichti, a French food delivery startup.

  • Meria Jones

    Talented playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Heddy Wong

    Innovative playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Veretta Jackson

    Veretta Jackson is a successful entrepreneur who has founded several innovative technology companies.

  • Kysa Ramirez

    Kysa Ramirez is a Mexican politician who has served in the country's legislature and is known for her advocacy of social and economic...

  • Shanesha Jackson

    Shanesha Jackson is an acclaimed American playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.

  • Seda Kaya

    Seda Kaya is a Turkish essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings.

  • Rameses Naguib

    Rameses Naguib is an Egyptian business consultant who has advised several large corporations on strategic planning and operations.

  • Grigor Nalbandian

    Grigor Nalbandian is an Armenian entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online travel booking platform Travelio.

  • Antonya Flores

    Antonya Flores is a renowned business consultant and the founder of a successful consulting firm.

Whose famous birthday is on September 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 8th:

  • Wiz Khalifa
    Wiz Khalifa

    Wiz khalifa is an american hip-hop artist known for his hit single 'black and yellow' and his album 'rolling papers'.

  • Cameron Dallas
    Cameron Dallas

    Cameron dallas is a social media personality and actor known for his popularity on the now-defunct video app vine and for his roles in...

  • Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas

    Jonathan taylor thomas is an american actor best known for his role as randy taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman

    Martin freeman is an english actor known for his roles in the office, sherlock, and the hobbit trilogy.

  • Brooke Burke
    Brooke Burke

    Brooke burke is an american model known for her work as a television host and as the winner of the seventh season of dancing with the stars.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • David Arquette
    David Arquette

    David arquette is an american actor known for his roles in the scream film series and for being part of the famous arquette acting family.

  • Leslie Jones
    Leslie Jones

    Leslie jones is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her stand-up comedy performances.

  • Pascal Greggory
    Pascal Greggory

    French actor in theatre and film tv.

  • Mario Adorf
    Mario Adorf

    He is a swiss actor and a quiet character actor in german and international films.

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September 08, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 7 months old,

or 547 months and 11 days old,

or 2380 weeks

or 16660 days old,

if you were born on September 08, 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 September 08, 1978?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 08, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on September 08, 1978.

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September 08, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 08, 1978:

  • Pancho Vladigerov

    Bulgarian composer and pianist (d. 1978).

  • Pancho Vladiguerov (Панчо Хараланов Владигеров)
  • Ricardo Zamora
  • Leopoldo Torre Nilsson
  • Jean Nicolas
  • Leopoldo Torre Nilsson est un réalisateur argentin . (° 5mai1924)

What famous deaths happened on September 8th?

Famous deaths on September 8th:

  • Dorothy Dandridge
    Dorothy Dandridge

    American actress and entertainer.

  • Jean Seberg
    Jean Seberg

    American actress whose career was launched by her 1957 portrayal as jean d'arc, in otto preminger's saint joan.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Zero Mostel
    Zero Mostel

    Renowned actor known for his roles in film and theater.

  • Nixxon Jones

    Iconic rock musician who revolutionized the music industry with his unique style.

  • Elizabeth II

    Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms since 1952.

  • Dashton Smith

    Iconic musician who revolutionized the music industry with his unique style.

  • Yugan Yadunath

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Xaine Clarke

    Talented guitarist and songwriter of a famous rock band.

  • Amiliah Banks

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 8th

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September 08, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on September 08, 1978:

  • International Literacy Day [UNESCO]
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September 08, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 08, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 4th and September 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1978 was Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey, A, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

September 08, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 4th and September 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  2. - Three Times A Lady
  3. - Hot Blooded
  4. - Hopelessly Devoted To You
  5. - Kiss You All Over

September 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by The Commodores, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

September 08, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 4th and September 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Three Times A Lady
  2. - Dreadlock Holiday
  3. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  4. - It's Raining
  5. - Oh What A Circus

September 08, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1978 was Holding On (When Love Is Gone) by L.T.D., according to the R&B music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

September 08, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 4th and September 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
  2. - Got To Get You Into My Life
  3. - Get Off
  4. - What You Waiting For
  5. - Take Me I'm Yours

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September 08, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 08, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Days of Heaven

Days of Heaven

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Starring: Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard, Linda Manz

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

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

Release year: 1978

Directed by: James Bridges

Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman, Graham Beckel

Country: United States of America

The Silent Partner

The Silent Partner

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Daryl Duke

Starring: Elliott Gould, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, Céline Lomez

September 08, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 08, 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:

Taxi

Taxi

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Release year: 1978

Under the Same Sun

Under the Same Sun

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Sameh Zoabi

Mork & Mindy

Mork & Mindy

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

September 08, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 08, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

A Game of Concentration

A Game of Concentration

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Concentration

Publisher: Atari

Sky Diver

Sky Diver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Blasto

Blasto

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Gremlin

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Who was the US President on September 08, 1978?

On September 08, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 08, 1978?

On September 08, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on September 08, 1978?

On September 08, 1978 the Pope was John Paul I.

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What is special about September 8th?

September 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of September. 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 September 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Taliban insurgents attacked the checkpoint in western afghanistan's herat, killing 9 people and injuring 6. the militants also suffered 10 injuries.
  • 2017 - Pope francis pastoral visits: pope francis responds to rodrigo londono, farc rebel leader,'s open letter asking forgiveness for the pain the group has inflicted upon the country during his talk at villavicencio. he urges colombians who are skeptical about the peace agreement to seek reconciliation.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). taliban militants invade tarinkot, the provincial capital in afghanistan's urozgan province. fighting has been reported at multiple fronts in the city. local officials fled to tarinkot airport nearby for refuge.

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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 September 1978?

September 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1978 calendar looked like.

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