Wednesday April 12, 1978: on this day

April 12, 1978 was the 102nd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 12, 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 12, 1978, who was born and died on April 12, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 12, 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 12th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 12, 1978?


April 12, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1978 can also be written as 4/12/1978 in the US and as 12/4/1978 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1978 in April 1978 calendar

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April 12, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th 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 12, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 12th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 12, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 08:45 am and setting at 11:23 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 12, 1978?


Famous people born on April 12, 1978:

  • Riley Smith
    Riley Smith

    American actor who appeared in 'Freaks and Geeks' and '90210.

  • Guy Berryman

    Guy berryman is a british musician known as the bassist for the popular band coldplay.

  • Kotaro Fujisaki

    Kotaro Fujisaki is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of Mercari, a popular mobile marketplace app.

  • Isahi Fujiwara

    Isahi Fujiwara is a renowned Japanese painter known for his vibrant and abstract works.

  • Keiri Tanaka

    Keiri Tanaka is a successful Japanese entrepreneur who founded a leading e-commerce platform.

  • Milanni Rossi

    Milanni Rossi is an acclaimed Italian fashion designer known for her innovative and sustainable designs.

  • Takya Matsumoto

    Takya Matsumoto is a Japanese actor known for his roles in various television dramas and films.

  • Niaya Chambers

    Niaya Chambers is an award-winning author known for her novels that explore themes of identity and social justice.

  • Nicole Hemmer

    Nicole Hemmer is an American historian and journalist who specializes in the history of conservatism and right-wing politics in the United...

  • Kalyan Varma

    An Indian wildlife photographer and filmmaker known for his work in documenting the natural world.

  • Jyron Blackwell

    Jyron Blackwell is a renowned poet known for his lyrical and introspective works that explore themes of identity, love, and social justice.

  • Zerick Avery

    Zerick Avery is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology startup that was acquired by a major tech company.

  • Koben Uyeda

    Koben Uyeda is a Japanese-American novelist known for his award-winning novels that explore themes of identity, family, and cultural...

  • Mischell Becker

    Mischell Becker is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology startup focused on developing innovative software solutions.

  • Izen Maeda

    Izen Maeda is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of the successful tech company Izen Inc.

  • Axten Blythe

    Axten Blythe is a contemporary British novelist known for his critically acclaimed works exploring themes of identity and social issues.

  • Kilyn Walters

    Kilyn Walters is a contemporary American novelist known for her award-winning novels that explore themes of identity, family, and social...

  • Zuko Matsuda

    Zuko Matsuda is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Aidynn Wynn

    Aidynn Wynn is a contemporary painter known for her vibrant abstract expressionist works.

Whose famous birthday is on April 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 12th:

  • Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.

  • Ilana Glazer
    Ilana Glazer

    Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer, best known for co-creating and starring in the Comedy Central series...

  • Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill

    Ed o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.

  • Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty

    American actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).

  • Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock

    American composer and musician.

  • Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker

    Brooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.

  • Claire Danes
    Claire Danes

    Claire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.

  • Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison

    Jennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • David Cassidy
    David Cassidy

    American actor and singer.

  • Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle

    French actor who appeared in over 100 films.

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April 12, 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 12, 1978.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1978?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 12, 1978.

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April 12, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1978:

  • József Holzbauer
  • Paul White
  • Isaak Michajlovič Menaker
  • Joseph Delteil

What famous deaths happened on April 12th?

Famous deaths on April 12th:

  • Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Marilyn Chambers
    Marilyn Chambers

    American porno actress.

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy

    American actor and comedian (b. 1959).

  • Anne Jackson
    Anne Jackson

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress.

  • Ruth Taylor
    Ruth Taylor

    Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.

  • Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Sugar Ray Robinson

    Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a five-time world champion and had a professional record...

  • Joe Louis

    Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.

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April 12, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 12, 1978:

  • Yuri's Night, an international celebration of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin; in Russia (and formerly in USSR), the Cosmonautics Day.
  • The Roman holiday of Cerealia begins.

Observances on April 12, 1978:

  • International Day of Human Space Flight

Saints celebrated on April 12, 1978:

  • Saint Julius I
  • Saint Zeno of Verona
  • Saint Erkembode
  • Saint Damian
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April 12, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 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 12, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 12, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 12, 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:

  1. - Night Fever
  2. - Stayin' Alive
  3. - Lay Down Sally
  4. - Can't Smile Without You
  5. - If I Can't Have You

April 12, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 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 12, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 12, 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:

  1. - Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs
  2. - I Wonder Why
  3. - Denis
  4. - If You Can't Give Me Love

April 12, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 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 12, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 12, 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:

  1. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  2. - The Closer I Get To You
  3. - Bootzilla
  4. - Flashlight
  5. - Dance With Me

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April 12, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 12, 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

Blue Movie

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

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

Besharam

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Deven Verma

Starring: Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Bindu, Helen

Boarding School

Boarding School

Release year: 1978

Directed by: André Farwagi

Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Gerry Sundquist, Stefano D'Amato, Gabriele Blum

April 12, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 12, 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

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Rumpole of the Bailey

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

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

April 12, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 12, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Designing Your Face by Way Bandy

Designing Your Face

By:

The Illustrated Guide to Cosmetics Use: Designing Your Face

All Things Wise And Wonderful by James Herriot

All Things Wise And Wonderful

By:

James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.

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 Honorable Schoolboy by John le Carré

The Honorable Schoolboy

By:

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library / First Edition Society 1977. First edition. Full-leather. Bound in orange brown leather full leather with raised band, gilt-decorated, -titled, all edges are gilt

Dreams Die First by Harold Robbins

Dreams Die First

By:

"Robbins eroticized commerce and, at the time, commercialized erotica. He dashing into an rich new market for dirty novels." --The New Yorker. "Robbins' dialog is moving... His people have the warmth

April 12, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 12, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Ship

Star Ship

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Casino

Casino

Platform: Atari 2600 Microsoft Windows Xbox Playstation 2

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

The Cottage

The Cottage

Platform: Oden, IBM PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Scandinavian PC Systems

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

history

Who was the US President on April 12, 1978?

On April 12, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 12, 1978?

On April 12, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 12, 1978?

On April 12, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 12th?

April 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 quetta bombing, 20 people killed and 50 others hurt in suicide bombing attack at quetta market, pakistan.
  • 2018 - Poisoning of sergei skripal and yulia skripal. the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons stated that it agreed with uk authorities regarding their analysis of the toxic chemical that was used against the skripals. the uk identified the substance as a novichok nerve agents, a russian-developed type.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed at inabanga in bohol in the philippines' central visayas after the armed forces and national police clash with abu sayyaf suspects.

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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 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.

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