Thursday January 12, 1978
US date format: 1/12/1978, UK date format: 12/1/1978
It was Thursday, under the sign of Capricorn (see zodiac on January 12, 1978). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Amerie (singer) and Bonaventure Kalou.
In that special week of January people in US were listening to Baby Come Back by Player.
In UK Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings was in the top 5 hits.
Vishwanath, directed by Subhash Ghai, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978
while Dynasty by Robert S. Elegant was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching All Creatures Great and Small.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Star Ship or Sargon.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1978, at January 12 across the years or at January 1978 calendar.
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
- In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
- In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
- Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Get Out Your Handkerchiefs
Directed by: Bertrand Blier
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Carole Laure, Patrick Dewaere, Michel Serrault
Vishwanath
Directed by: Subhash Ghai
Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Pran, Prem Nath
Office Romance
Directed by: Eldar Ryazanov
Starring: Alisa Freyndlikh, Andrey Myagkov, Svetlana Nemolyaeva, Oleg Basilashvili
Opening Night
Directed by: John Cassavetes
Starring: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 12, 1978?
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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All Creatures Great and Small
Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Professionals
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Newcomers
Directed by: James Allen Bradley
Men of Ideas
The Les Dawson Show
Starring: Semina Lewis
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How old am I?
If January 12, 1978 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1978?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Burt Reynolds and Clint Eastwood -- Jan. 9, 1978
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8570
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Dynasty
By: Robert S. Elegant
A story of three generations of the Sekloongs, Hong Kong merchant princes. The narrative follows the lives of the Sekloong brothers who are divided by ambition and adultery in a country
Illusions
By: Richard Bach
In the cloud-washed airspace between the cornfields of Illinois and blue infinity, a man puts his faith in the propeller of his biplane. For disillusioned writer and itinerant barnstormer Richard Bach, belief is as real as a full tank of …
Beggarman, Thief
By: Irwin Shaw
Wesley, haunted by his father's murder, begins a strange and deeply personal quest; Billy becomes involved with a girl who leads him into unexpected dangers; Gretchen finds new challenges and experiences
The Dragons Of Eden
By: Carl Sagan
Dr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of
The Second Deadly Sin
By: Lawrence Sanders
A taut and gripping tale that sets police detective Edward Delaney on the trail of a vicious criminal in New York’s art worldA month ago, world-renowned artist Victor Maitland was found
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Star Ship
Casino
Astro Battle
Sargon
Astro Battle
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 12, 1978?
On January 12, 1978 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is January 12, 1978?
On January 12, 1978 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on January 12, 1978?
On January 12, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1978?
On January 12, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 12, 1978?
On January 12, 1978 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 12, 1978?
On January 12, 1978 several famous people were born including, Amerie (singer), Bonaventure Kalou, Jeremy Camp.
What was the number one song in January 12, 1978?
The number one song in the week of January 12, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player in US and Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings in UK.
What were the top hits on January 12, 1978?
The top hits on January 12, 1978 were Baby Come Back by Player, How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, Here You Come Again by Dolly Parton in US and Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, Uptown Top Ranking by Althia & Donna, Love's Unkind by Donna Summer in UK.
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