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April 11, 1978 was the 101st day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 11, 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 April 11, 1978, who was born and died on April 11, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 11, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Night Fever by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), TV series (e.g. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 11th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 11, 1978?
- April 11, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 11, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 11, 1978?
- April 11, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 11, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- April 11, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 11, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- April 11, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 11, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 11, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 11, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 11, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 11, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on April 11, 1978?
What day of the week was April 11, 1978?
April 11, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 101st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 11, 1978 can also be written as 4/11/1978 in the US and as 11/4/1978 in UK and Europe.
April 11, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 11, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 11th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 11, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 11, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:01 am and setting at 10:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1978.
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Who was born on April 11, 1978?
Famous people born on April 11, 1978:
- Josh Hancock
American baseball player (d. 2007).
- Victor Sikora
Soccer player (go ahead eagles).
- Brett Claywell
American actor.
- Tom Thacker
Canadian producer and guitarist (gob sum 41, the mcrackins).
- David Ducourtioux
Whose famous birthday is on April 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 11th:
![Jeremy Clarkson]()
Jeremy ClarksonJeremy clarkson is a british journalist known for co-presenting the popular tv show top gear.
![Vincent Gallo]()
Vincent GalloAmerican actor, director, and musician, known for his controversial and avant-garde work.
![Lisa Stansfield]()
Lisa StansfieldBlue zone is an english singer-songwriter/actress.
![Joel Grey]()
Joel GreyAmerican actor, comedian, and dancer.
![Natacha Régnier]()
Natacha RégnierBelgian actress.
![Bill Irwin]()
Bill IrwinAmerican actor, choreographer, clown and mime, who combined his talents in creating characters for comedy skits.
![Kelli Garner]()
Kelli GarnerAmerican actress.
![Morgan Lily]()
Morgan LilyAmerican actress.
![David Banner]()
David BannerDavid banner is a rapper known for his hit single 'like a pimp' and for his activism in social and political issues.
![AJ Michalka]()
AJ MichalkaAj michalka is a musician known for her work as one half of the musical duo aly & aj.
April 11, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years and 13 days old,
or 552 months and 13 days old,
or 2402 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16815 days old,
if you were born on April 11, 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 April 11, 1978?
There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 11th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 11, 1978.
April 11, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 11, 1978:
- Antonia Herrero
What famous deaths happened on April 11th?
Famous deaths on April 11th:
![Jonathan Winters]()
Jonathan WintersAmerican comedian and master of mimicry.
![Harry Secombe]()
Harry SecombeBritish entertainer, known as the "nicest man in british showbiz.
![Cathy O'Donnell]()
Cathy O'DonnellAmerican actress (born in 1923).
![Kent Taylor]()
Kent TaylorActor (boston blackie rough riders), died at 79.
- Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut was an American novelist, essayist, and playwright known for his satirical literary style and his anti-war views.
- Maurice Hilleman
Maurice Hilleman was an American microbiologist who developed over 40 vaccines, including those for measles, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis...
- Kypton Vonnegut
Kypton Vonnegut was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, celebrated for his satirical and darkly humorous works.
- Llewelyn Llywelyn
Medieval Welsh prince who was the last sovereign prince of Wales before its conquest by Edward I of England.
- Hiliary Koprowski
Renowned virologist known for his work on developing the first successful live polio vaccine.
- Novi Levi
Novi Levi was an Italian essayist and Holocaust survivor whose writings examined the human experience and moral dilemmas.
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April 11, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 11, 1978:
- Juan Santamarfa Day, anniversary of his death in the Battle of Rivas (State holiday in Costa Rica).
- The Feast Day of Martyr Antipas in the Greek Orthodox Church.
Saints celebrated on April 11, 1978:
- Saint Stanislas
- Saint Godeberta
- Saint Gemma of Lucca
- Saint Danidl of Grimbergen
April 11, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 11, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 10th and April 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.
April 11, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Night Fever
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally
- Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You
- Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You
April 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1978 was Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs by Brian & Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.
April 11, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Brian & Michael - Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs
- Showaddywaddy - I Wonder Why
- Blondie - Denis
- Suzi Quatro - If You Can't Give Me Love
April 11, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.
April 11, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 10th and April 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
- Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You
- Bootsy's Rubber Band - Bootzilla
- Parliament - Flashlight
- Peter Brown With Betty Wright - Dance With Me
April 11, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 11, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
F.I.S.T
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon
Country: United States of America
Besharam
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Deven Verma
Starring: Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Bindu, Helen
Boarding School
Release year: 1978
Directed by: André Farwagi
Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Gerry Sundquist, Stefano D'Amato, Gabriele Blum
April 11, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 11, 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:
High Hopes
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Joe Eckardt
Rumpole of the Bailey
Release year: 1978
Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
April 11, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 11, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Scruples
By: Judith Krantz
Scruples is the first novel to make publishing history. It's widely regarded as the best novel ever about the extravagant lifestyle of the Beverly Hills boutique owner and its employees.
The Silmarillion
By: J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien
"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 Women'S Room
By: Marilyn French
The bestseller of twenty-one million copies is now available again for a new generation. First published in 1977, The Women's Room was an original novel that explored the inner lives and experiences of women.
A Stranger Is Watching
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Ronald Thompson is aware that he didn't kill Nina Peterson... but the state of Connecticut will soon take his life after proving him guilty through due process of law.
April 11, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 11, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Frogs
Tournament Table
The Cottage
Basketball
Blasto
Who was the US President on April 11, 1978?
On April 11, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 11, 1978?
On April 11, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 11, 1978?
On April 11, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 11th?
April 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of April. 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 April 11th, such as:
- 2019 - The sudanese army surrounds the capital khartoum's presidential palace and takes control of state media buildings. this is amid protests against president omar al-bashir. a number of senior ministers, including abdel rahim mohammed hussein, were reportedly detained.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: royal saudi air defense intercepts an ballistic missile from yemen that was fired over riyadh, saudi arabia. this caused panic among residents. houthis claim they launched several burkan-2 missiles against targets in saudi arabia including oil facilities owned by saudi aramco. two qasef-1 drones operated by houthis were also shot down by saudi air defenses close to the border.
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria, syrian civil war: according to russia's defence ministry, two soldiers were killed in a mortar attack in syria. another soldier was injured. the ministry didn't specify the date or location of the attack. (radio free europe/radio liberty). 18 members of syria's democratic forces were mistakenly killed by an airstrike led by the us in an attempt to kill isis soldiers.
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 April 1978?
April 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
