Monday January 09, 1978: on this day

January 09, 1978 was the 9th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 09, 1978, who was born and died on January 09, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 09, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Come Back by Player), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), 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 January 9th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 09, 1978?


January 09, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 9th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1978 can also be written as 1/9/1978 in the US and as 9/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

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January 09, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 09, 1978:

  • Commonwealth of northern marianas established.

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January 09, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 09, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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January 09, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 09, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 09, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:20 am and setting at 07:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1978.

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Who was born on January 09, 1978?


Famous people born on January 09, 1978:

  • A J McLean

    A j mclean is a musician best known as a member of the popular boy band backstreet boys.

  • Gennaro Gattuso

    Italian former footballer known for his tough-tackling and combative style.

  • Maggie Rizer

    American actress and activist in the field of modeling.

  • Chad Johnson

    Chad Johnson, also known as Chad Ochocinco, is a former NFL wide receiver known for his flashy personality and on-field success.

  • Mathieu Garon

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Chad Ochocinco

    American football player.

  • Saya (singer)
  • China Moses
  • Raffaele Rubino
  • Hamlet Barrientos
  • Chi Rongliang
  • Leo Cullen
  • Amity Dry
  • Daniela Farnese
  • Tomonori Hirayama

Whose famous birthday is on January 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 9th:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Gracie Fields
    Gracie Fields

    British actress, comedian and film star.

  • Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev

    Nina dobrev is a bulgarian-born actress known for her role in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Dave Matthews
    Dave Matthews

    Dave matthews is a south african-born american rock singer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the dave matthews band.

  • Mao Inoue
    Mao Inoue

    Mao inoue is a japanese actress best known for her role as makino tsukushi in the popular japanese drama series hana yori dango.

  • Simone de Beauvoir
    Simone de Beauvoir

    Simone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton

    Imelda Staunton is a renowned British actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

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January 09, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 20 days old,

or 2411 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16881 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 09, 1978?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 9th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 09, 1978.

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January 09, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 09, 1978:

  • Noble Johnson

    Noble Johnson was a pioneering African-American actor and former professional American football player.

  • William Parry Murphy
  • Paul Stovall

What famous deaths happened on January 9th?

Famous deaths on January 9th:

  • Peter Cook
    Peter Cook

    British comedian and satirist.

  • Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom

    Lynn, massachusetts -- actress (after hours badge 373).

  • John Gilbert
    John Gilbert

    John gilbert is a british politician known for serving as a member of parliament.

  • John Reilly
    John Reilly

    American actor (b. 1934).

  • Angus Scrimm
    Angus Scrimm

    American actor and author (b. 1926).

  • Wise Mbeki

    Renowned President of South Africa during the post-apartheid era.

  • Jmarion Baraka

    Influential figure in the Black Arts Movement.

  • Kathleen Mansfield

    Renowned modernist short story writer.

  • Juan Lavalle

    Argentinian military and political figure who played a significant role in the country's history.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 9th

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January 09, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 09, 1978:

  • Balloon Ascension Day
  • Philippines - Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo district, Manila.
  • 1788 - Ratification Day in Connecticut.
  • 1822 - "I Will Stay" Day, when the Portuguese prince Pedro decided to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portugal king Jopo VI, starting the Brazilian independence process.
  • 1964 - Memorial day of Patriotic Panamanians for the Panama Canal (Martyrs' Day/Dia de los Martires).
  • Eastern Orthodox - Feast of Saint Theophan the Recluse.
  • Roman Catholic - Feast of Saint Adrian
  • Stepfather's Day
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January 09, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 09, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 9th and January 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 09, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 09, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 09, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - How Deep Is Your Love
  3. - Here You Come Again
  4. - You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)
  5. - (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again

January 09, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 09, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 09, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Uptown Top Ranking
  3. - Love's Unkind
  4. - Floral Dance
  5. - It's A Heartache

January 09, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 1978 was Ffun by ConFunkShun, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 09, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 09, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ffun
  2. - Our Love
  3. - Ooh Boy
  4. - Reach For It
  5. - Galaxy

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January 09, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 09, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Vishwanath

Vishwanath

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Subhash Ghai

Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Pran, Prem Nath

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

Coma

Coma

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley

Country: United States of America

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Bertrand Blier

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Carole Laure, Patrick Dewaere, Michel Serrault

January 09, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

January 09, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 09, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Black Marble by Joseph Wambaugh

The Black Marble

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He is a damned fine cop. A homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson.38 bottle and a vodka can.

Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer

Looking Out For Number One

By:

Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.

The Immigrants by Howard Fast

The Immigrants

By:

Howard Fast's first book is a beloved family saga. "A most beautiful book...there hasn’t been a book in years that can do an job on readers’ emotions that this book."

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

The Silmarillion

By:

"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.

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

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"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …

January 09, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 09, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

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.

history

Who was the US President on January 09, 1978?

On January 09, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 09, 1978?

On January 09, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 09, 1978?

On January 09, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 9th?

January 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of January. 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 January 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - After the plane with two pilots disappeared from radar, remnants of a dassault mirage 2000d fighter aircraft were found in jura.
  • 2018 - Breitbart news executive chairman steve bannon resigns amid a dispute between the united states and president donald trump over remarks he made in michael wolff’s fire and fury about the trump family.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: benjamin netanyahu, israeli prime minister, blames islamic state for the attack on east jerusalem that left four soldiers dead and 15 injured.

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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 January 1978?

January 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 9, 1978