Thursday July 13, 1978: on this day

July 13, 1978 was the 194th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 13, 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 July 13, 1978, who was born and died on July 13, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 13, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, directed by Michael Schultz), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 13th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 13, 1978?


July 13, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 194th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1978 can also be written as 7/13/1978 in the US and as 13/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

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July 13, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 13, 1978:

  • Bbc bans sex pistols no one is innocent
  • Russian dissident ginsburg / piatkus / sjtsjaranki sentence to work camp
  • Albania drops diplomatic relations with china pr
  • Alexander ginzburg sentenced by soviet court to eight years.
  • Lee iacocca fired as ford motor president by chairman henry ford ii.
  • Walter poenisch completes swim of 207 km from cuba to florida.

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July 13, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 13, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on July 13th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 13, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 13, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 13, 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 July 13, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 01:30 pm and setting at 12:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1978.

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Who was born on July 13, 1978?


Famous people born on July 13, 1978:

  • Michelle Rodriguez
    Michelle Rodriguez

    Michelle rodriguez is an american actress known for her roles in action films such as 'the fast and the furious' franchise and 'avatar'.

  • Tessa Dare

    Bestselling romance novelist known for her historical romance novels.

  • Ryan Ludwick

    American baseball player.

  • Prodromos Nikolaidis

    Greek basketball player.

  • Topher Grace

    Actor.

  • Kate More

    Dutch porn actress.

  • Jessica Barth
    Jessica Barth
  • Tatiana Vilhelmova
  • Marcus Andreasson
  • Gary David
  • Shaun Fein
  • Gao Yao
  • Daniel Rono
  • Sharon Zeevi
  • Filippo Antonelli Agomeri
  • Tatum Brown
  • Antônio da Silva

Whose famous birthday is on July 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 13th:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart

    British-american actor.

  • Cameron Crowe
    Cameron Crowe

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Ken Jeong
    Ken Jeong

    Ken jeong is a korean-american actor and comedian known for his roles in the hangover movie series and for his stand-up comedy.

  • Colton Haynes
    Colton Haynes

    American actor known for his roles in TV series like 'Teen Wolf' and 'Arrow'.

  • Bob Crane
    Bob Crane

    American actor who rose to fame in "hogan's heroes", a tv series that ran from 1965 to 1971.

  • Catherine Breillat
    Catherine Breillat

    French novelist, filmmaker and professor of auteur cinema at european graduate school.

  • Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin

    Mexican-american comedian and actor.

  • Michel Constantin
    Michel Constantin

    French film actor (born in 1924).

  • Leo Howard
    Leo Howard

    American actor.

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July 13, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 15 days old,

or 2385 weeks

or 16695 days old,

if you were born on July 13, 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 July 13, 1978?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 13, 1978.

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July 13, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 13, 1978:

  • Antonio Veretti

    Composer dies at 78.

  • Enzo Maggio
  • Oliver Messel
  • George Reader

What famous deaths happened on July 13th?

Famous deaths on July 13th:

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Red Buttons
    Red Buttons

    American singer and actor (d. 2006).

  • Alla Nazimova
    Alla Nazimova

    Russian-american actress.

  • Frida Kahlo

    Mexican artist about whom all was high drama.

  • Joseff Karsh

    Armenian-Canadian portrait photographer known for his iconic images of celebrities and world leaders.

  • Majour Kahlo

    A Mexican painter, Kahlo is known for her self-portraits and paintings that explore themes of identity, pain, and Mexican culture.

  • Grantland Rice

    Renowned sportswriter known for his coverage of American sports.

  • Judeth Krantz

    Judeth Krantz was an American novelist best known for her bestselling romance novels.

  • Elisah Mandela

    Renowned painter known for vibrant and expressive artworks.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 13th

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July 13, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 13, 1978:

  • Bon Festival - Buddhist festival to honor the dead (East Japan)
  • Kiribati - Independence Day, 2nd day (not a holiday)
  • Mongolia - Naadam Holiday, 3rd day
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Kálimát (Words) - First day of the seventh month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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July 13, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 13, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 10th and July 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 13, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shadow Dancing
  2. - Baker Street
  3. - Take A Chance On Me
  4. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  5. - Still The Same

July 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 13, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - The Smurf Song
  3. - Dancin' In The City
  4. - Substitute
  5. - Airport

July 13, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 1978 was Close The Door by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 13, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 13, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Close The Door
  2. - Stuff Like That
  3. - You And I
  4. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  5. - Runaway Love

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July 13, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 13, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Michael Schultz

Starring: Peter Frampton, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb

Country: United States of America

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

International Velvet

International Velvet

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Bryan Forbes

Starring: Tatum O'Neal, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Hopkins, Nanette Newman

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

Cyclone

Cyclone

Release year: 1978

Directed by: René Cardona Jr.

Starring: Arthur Kennedy, Carroll Baker, Lionel Stander, Andrés García

July 13, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 13, 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:

Heiter bis wolkig

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

July 13, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 13, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Kalki by Gore Vidal

Kalki

By:

Gore Vidal's metaphysical thriller is about a cult that seeks to end the world.

The Holcroft Covenant by Robert Ludlum

The Holcroft Covenant

By:

The Fourth Reich is on the verge of forming, and the only person who can stop it from arising is about to sign its birth certificates.

The Human Factor by Graham Greene

The Human Factor

By:

Maurice Castle was a top-ranking operative in British secret services during the Cold War. His African wife, Maurice Castle, is his love. She escaped apartheid South Africa together with him.

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

By:

A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

By:

Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.

July 13, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 13, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cosmic Conflict

Cosmic Conflict

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

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Magnavox / Philips

Dynasty (video game)

Dynasty (video game)

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

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

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Clowns

Clowns

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Publisher: Commodore

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Who was the US President on July 13, 1978?

On July 13, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 13, 1978?

On July 13, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 13, 1978?

On July 13, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 13th?

July 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of July. 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 July 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war: taliban gunmen storm badghis province hotel killing 4 soldiers and 2 civilians. three of the five gunmen were killed, and two others were arrested. (rfe/radioliberty). a second bombing in wardak province also results in the death of a u.s soldier.
  • 2018 - 2018 mastung suicide bombing; pakistani general election, 2018: a suicide bomb attack near mastung, pakistan, kills 129 people, including political party candidate siraj raisani, during a political campaign. this attack is the third on a political rally in succession.
  • 2017 - Mexico crime: 11 people are killed and 11 others injured when masked men attacked a children's birthday party in tizayuca (hidalgo).

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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 July 1978?

July 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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