Wednesday August 09, 1978: on this day
August 09, 1978 was the 221st day of the year 1978, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 09, 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 August 09, 1978, who was born and died on August 09, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Three Times A Lady by Commodores), movies (e.g. Force 10 from Navarone, directed by Guy Hamilton), TV series (e.g. Ausgerissen! Was Nun?) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 9th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 09, 1978?
- August 09, 1978: What happened on that day?
- August 09, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 09, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 09, 1978?
- August 09, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 09, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- August 09, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 09, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- August 09, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 09, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 09, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 09, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1978?
What day of the week was August 09, 1978?
August 09, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 221st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 09, 1978 can also be written as 8/9/1978 in the US and as 9/8/1978 in UK and Europe.
August 09, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 09, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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August 09, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 09, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:21 am and setting at 10:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 09, 1978?
Famous people born on August 09, 1978:
- Ana Serradilla
Mexican producer and actress.
- Olumide Oyedeji
Olumide Oyedeji is a former Nigerian professional basketball player who played in the NBA and various European leagues.
- Franck Gastambide
French actor, director, and screenwriter known for his roles in comedy films.
- Daniela Denby-Ashe
English actress.
- Wesley Sonck
Belgian footballer.
- Dorin Chirtoacă
Moldavian lawyer and politician, mayor of chișinău.
- Bereghost
Youtube star.
- Audrey Tautou
French actress.
- Sébastien Loiseau
- Adrian Ciantar
- Johan Fano
- Toni Kallio
- Le Maosheng
- Carrie Lorraine
- G.G. Satō
- Vančo Trajanov
- Elio Ficarra
Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:
- Gillian Anderson
American actress.
- Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Telugu cinema.
- Whitney Houston
American pop diva, with three octaves of range.
- Melanie Griffith
American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.
- Anna Kendrick
Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.
- Audrey Tautou
French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".
- Sam Elliott
Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.
- Bill Skarsgård
Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.
- Adelaide Kane
Tv actress.
- Nikki Ziering
American actress and model.
August 09, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 8 months old,
or 548 months and 11 days old,
or 2384 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16691 days old,
if you were born on August 09, 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 August 09, 1978?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 09, 1978.
August 09, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 09, 1978:
- Alanson Hinman
Alanson Hinman was an American chemist who specialized in the study of organic compounds.
- James Gould Cozzens
American novelist and short story writer (b. 1903).
- Johan Daisne [Thiery]
Belgian writer lago maggiore dies at 66.
- Franco Capaldo
- Carlo Vidusso
- Lajos Keresztes
What famous deaths happened on August 9th?
Famous deaths on August 9th:
- Sharon Tate
American actress, model and sex symbol.
- Gregory Hines
Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.
- Bernie Mac
American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).
- Frank Gifford
American sportscaster.
- Al Freeman
Jr.
- Anton Walbrook
Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Mahmoud Darwish
Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.
- Mouhamad Darwish
Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.
- Chayim Soutine
Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.
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August 09, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 09, 1978:
- St. Nathy (or David)
- Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
- St. Fedlimid/Felimy
- St. Romanus Ostiarius
- St. Edith Stein
- Singapore: National Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney
Observances on August 09, 1978:
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 09, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 09, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 09, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 09, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 09, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Frankie Valli - Grease
- Donna Summer - Last Dance
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
- Foreigner - Hot Blooded
August 09, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 09, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 09, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Clout - Substitute
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Darts - It's Raining
August 09, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 09, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 09, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Rick James - You And I
- Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
- Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
August 09, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 09, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 09, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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:
August 09, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 09, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 09, 1978?
On August 09, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1978?
On August 09, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
What is special about August 9th?
August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of August. 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 August 9th, such as:
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
- 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
- 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.
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 August 1978?
August 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.