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December 11, 1978 was the 345th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 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 December 11, 1978, who was born and died on December 11, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 11, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil), movies (e.g. Invasion of the Body Snatchers, directed by Philip Kaufman), TV series (e.g. A Woman Called Moses) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 11th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 11, 1978?
- December 11, 1978: What happened on that day?
- December 11, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 11, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 11, 1978?
- December 11, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 11, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 11, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 11, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 11, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 11, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 11, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 11, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 11, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on December 11, 1978?
What day of the week was December 11, 1978?
December 11, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 345th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 11, 1978 can also be written as 12/11/1978 in the US and as 11/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
December 11, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 11, 1978:
- Six masked men bind ten employees at lufthansa cargo area at new york kennedy airport and make off with us$5.8 million in cash and jewelry.
- The lufthansa heist is committed by a group led by lucchese family associate jimmy burke. it was the largest cash robbery ever committed on american soil, at that time.
December 11, 1978: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Cincinnati Bengals - Los Angeles Rams : 20 - 19
December 11, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 11, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 11th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 11, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 11, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 11, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:56 pm and setting at 05:03 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1978.
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Who was born on December 11, 1978?
Famous people born on December 11, 1978:
- Roy Wood
Jr.
- Summer Phoenix
Actress.
- Eric Borel
French homicide: 16 victims were killed in a span of two days, beginning on saturday 9/23/1995 at solliers-pont (france).
- Nadia Styger
- Christophe Lemoine
Whose famous birthday is on December 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 11th:
![Nikki Sixx]()
Nikki SixxAmerican musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of motley crue, the "bad boys" in american heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.
![Jean Marais]()
Jean MaraisFrench actor with handsome, rugged features.
![John Kerry]()
John KerryThis american lawyer and politician is an american politician.
![Jean-Louis Trintignant]()
Jean-Louis TrintignantHe was a french director and actor, and he made his tv and film debut in 1956.
![Hailee Steinfeld]()
Hailee SteinfeldHailee Steinfeld is an actress known for her roles in movies like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2..
![Brenda Lee]()
Brenda LeeAmerican singer, billed as "little miss dynamite", the little girl with a big voice" from when she was just 4'9" (approximately 140 cm) and...
![Rita Moreno]()
Rita MorenoAward-winning actress known for her roles in 'West Side Story'.
![Teri Garr]()
Teri GarrAmerican comedian and actress who was a regular guest on "sonny and cher comedy review" in 1974.
![Donna Mills]()
Donna MillsAmerican actress and producer.
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December 11, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 4 months old,
or 544 months and 9 days old,
or 2366 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16567 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 11, 1978?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 11, 1978.
December 11, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 11, 1978:
- Evelette Blackwell
Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
- Verbon Wilkins
Verbon Wilkins was a renowned American playwright known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious works.
- Vincent du Vigneaud
American biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1978).
- Earsel Harding
Earsel Harding was a pioneering American physicist who conducted groundbreaking research in the field of quantum mechanics.
- Heyden Chappell
Heyden Chappell was a British sculptor who specialized in public monuments and memorials.
- Paul O'Dea
American baseball manager and player (d. 1978).
- Gaspar García Laviana
What famous deaths happened on December 11th?
Famous deaths on December 11th:
![Sam Cooke]()
Sam CookeAmerican singer with amazing singing talent.
![Galina Vishnevskaya]()
Galina VishnevskayaLeningrad, russia -- soprano (madama butterfly).
![Andre Braugher]()
Andre BraugherChicago, illinois -- actor (frank pembleton-homicide).
![Arthur Mullard]()
Arthur MullardEnglish comedian (born 1910).
![Percy Kilbride]()
Percy KilbrideActor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76.
- Bettey Page
Famous pin-up model known for her iconic images in the 1950s.
- Kyrus Wong
Renowned Chinese-American artist known for his innovative style and contributions to the art world.
- Ravi Shankar
Ravi shankar was an indian composer and sitar virtuoso who is best known for popularizing indian classical music in the west and...
- Derward Powers
Award-winning journalist and author.
- Ahmadou Kourouma
Renowned Ivorian writer known for his novels depicting African history and culture.
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December 11, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 11, 1978:
- USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
- Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
- Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
- Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
- R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)
Observances on December 11, 1978:
- International Mountain Day
December 11, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 11, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1978 was You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 11, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Chic - Le Freak
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Gino Vannelli - I Just Wanna Stop
- Billy Joel - My Life
December 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1978 was Mary's Boy Child by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 11, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Boney M - Mary's Boy Child
- Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- The Village People - YMCA
- The Barron Knights - A Taste Of Aggro
- The Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
December 11, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 11, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 11, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
December 11, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 11, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Philip Kaufman
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright
Country: United States of America
Starcrash
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Starring: Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer, David Hasselhoff
Country: United States of America
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
California Suite
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Starring: Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine
Brass Target
Release year: 1978
Directed by: John Hough
Starring: Sophia Loren, John Cassavetes, Max von Sydow, George Kennedy
December 11, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
A Woman Called Moses
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Release year: 1978
Matador
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Erik Balling
Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz
Country: Denmark
Treasure Island
Release year: 1978
Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong
Country: Japan
Apple Pie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Howard Goldberg
December 11, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 11, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bright Flows The River
By: Taylor Caldwell
Guy Jerald was the living proof that the American Dream is possible. A man who built an empire from a scrap of farmland and a man who rose from poverty, Guy Jerald.
Thursday The Rabbi Walked Out
By: Harry Kemelman
Rabbi Small must defend his congregation from false accusations in this New York Times bestseller Barnard's Crossing. Massachusetts is flourishing after a vicious anti-Semite was murdered.
The Far Pavilions
By: M.M. Kaye
This epic, set in 19th century India, follows an orphan born in India and his journey to England. He later returns to India.
The Empty Copper Sea
By: John D. MacDonald
The Empty Copper Sea, a classic crime novel by a beloved author of crime fiction, features Travis McGee, a hard-boiled detective who lives in a houseboat.
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.
December 11, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 11, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Superman
Video Pinball
Casino
Canyon Bomber
Blasto
Who was the US President on December 11, 1978?
On December 11, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1978?
On December 11, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 11, 1978?
On December 11, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 11th?
December 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of December. 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 December 11th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: two people are killed and 14 more injured in a shooting rampage at strasbourg's annual christmas market. police identify the shooter as an extremist and they flee the scene. this incident is being considered terrorist.
- 2017 - 2017 new york city attempted bombing: a homemade pipe bomb carried by a man was set off near new york city's port authority bus terminal. the attacker and three others were also injured. akayed ullah is currently in custody.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 8 people are killed in two car bombings in fallujah.
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 December 1978?
December 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
