Saturday April 15, 1978: on this day

April 15, 1978 was the 105th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 15, 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 15, 1978, who was born and died on April 15, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 15, 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 15th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 15, 1978?


April 15, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 105th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1978 can also be written as 4/15/1978 in the US and as 15/4/1978 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1978 in April 1978 calendar

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April 15, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 15, 1978:

  • 43 die as two express trains collide head-on south of bologna, italy.

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April 15, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th 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 15, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 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 April 15th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 15, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on April 15, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:14 am and setting at 01:30 am.

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 15, 1978?


Famous people born on April 15, 1978:

  • Luis Fonsi
    Luis Fonsi

    World music singer.

  • Tyller Zhao

    Tyller Zhao is a renowned computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Alicya Zhao

    Alicya Zhao is a renowned physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of quantum computing.

  • Abbee Fernandez

    Abbee Fernandez is a neuroscientist who has made important discoveries in the field of brain-computer interfaces.

  • Bradrick Simmons

    Bradrick Simmons is the co-founder and CEO of a successful tech startup in Silicon Valley.

  • Saraih Kauss

    Co-founder and CEO of S'well, a reusable water bottle company that has become a global lifestyle brand.

  • Sahmir Mahmoud

    Sahmir Mahmoud is a respected climatologist who has contributed to the understanding of global climate change and its impact on the...

  • Keevan Gonzalez

    Keevan Gonzalez is a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Fabion Fernandez

    Fabion Fernandez is an acclaimed photojournalist whose work has been featured in numerous prestigious publications.

  • Keymoni Flores

    Keymoni Flores is a talented musician who has gained recognition for their unique musical style and contributions to the industry.

  • Juliannah Zhao

    Juliannah Zhao is a geneticist who has made significant contributions to the field of genomics and personalized medicine.

  • Dorthia L. Smith

    Known for her poignant and evocative poetry.

  • Dontel Gonzalez

    Dontel Gonzalez is a renowned mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of computational geometry.

  • Rondarius Gonzalez

    Rondarius Gonzalez is a renowned mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of computational geometry.

  • Kailor Patel

    Kailor Patel is a rising political figure known for his progressive policies and community engagement.

  • Dannae Takahashi

    Dannae Takahashi is a neuroscientist who specializes in the study of the human brain and its functions.

  • Wretha Patel

    Wretha Patel is a rising political star known for her innovative policy proposals and grassroots organizing.

  • Ryota Kosaka

    Ryota Kosaka is a Japanese novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and relationships.

  • Ashan Wijewardena

    Ashan Wijewardena is a successful Sri Lankan entrepreneur who has founded several innovative technology companies.

  • Jenet Lecour

    Known for her innovative use of materials in sculptures.

Whose famous birthday is on April 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 15th:

  • Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen

    Seth rogen is a canadian actor and writer known for his roles in comedy films such as 'superbad' and 'knocked up'.

  • Emma Watson
    Emma Watson

    British actress.

  • Maisie Williams
    Maisie Williams

    Maisie williams is a british tv actress best known for her role as arya stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Anita Hassanandani Reddy
    Anita Hassanandani Reddy

    Anita hassanandani reddy is an indian actress known for her work in hindi, telugu, and tamil films and television shows.

  • Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Samantha Fox
    Samantha Fox

    British singer, pin-up girl and star, who was ranked no.

  • Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson

    British actress.

  • Cody Christian
    Cody Christian

    Cody christian is a tv actor known for his roles in teen wolf and pretty little liars.

  • Linda Perry
    Linda Perry

    American singer-songwriter and record producer.

  • Jeffrey Archer
    Jeffrey Archer

    British politician and tycoon.

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April 15, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years and 11 days old,

or 552 months and 11 days old,

or 2401 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16813 days old,

if you were born on April 15, 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 15, 1978?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 15, 1978.

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April 15, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 15, 1978:

  • Nazaire Legault

    A Canadian politician who served as a member of the Quebec Legislative Assembly.

  • Luigi Senesi
  • Tarragó Ros

What famous deaths happened on April 15th?

Famous deaths on April 15th:

  • Greta Garbo
    Greta Garbo

    Swedish-american actress, one the most famous and magical stars of the silverscreen.

  • Ranjit Chowdhry
    Ranjit Chowdhry

    Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood and Hollywood films.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Clifton James
    Clifton James

    Spokane, washington -- actor.

  • Pedro Infante
    Pedro Infante

    Mexican singer and actor.

  • Jonathan Crombie
    Jonathan Crombie

    Canadian-american screenwriter and actor (d. 2015).

  • Richard Conte
    Richard Conte

    Actor (four just men jean arthur show), died at 65.

  • Esther Minciotti
    Esther Minciotti

    Dies at 74.

  • Wallace Beery
    Wallace Beery

    American film actor.

  • Abrham Lincoln

    16th President of the United States who led the country during the American Civil War.

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April 15, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 15, 1978:

  • Major League Baseball celebrates "Jackie Robinson Day" each April 15 in all MLB ballparks.
  • In the United States, April 15 is the official deadline for filing tax returns: all forms mailed to the IRS must be postmarked no later than this day, so many post offices across the country stay open until midnight to accommodate procrastinators (or those who owe tax and want to wait as late as possible to pay). (If this day falls on the weekend, as in 2006, the following Monday becomes the deadline. Additionally in 2006, Patriot's Day moved the tax deadline to Tuesday, April 18, for those in
  • Father Damien Day ? celebrated annually in Hawai'i.
  • Arirang Festival is held in North Korea to commemorate Kim Il-sung's birth.
  • Blessed Waltman of Antwerp
  • Ancient Latvia ? Tipsa Diena was observed.
  • Roman Empire ? the Fordicia was celebrated in honor of Terra.

Saints celebrated on April 15, 1978:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Petrus Gonzalez
  • Saint Hunna.
  • Saint Basilissa
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April 15, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 15, 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 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 10th and April 16th.

April 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 15, 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 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 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 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 15, 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 15, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 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 15, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 15, 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 15, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 15, 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 15, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 15, 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 15, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 15, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All Things Wise And Wonderful by James Herriot

All Things Wise And Wonderful

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

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 Second Ring Of Power by Carlos Castaneda

The Second Ring Of Power

By:

ENTER THE SORCERESS

The Plague Dogs by Richard Adams

The Plague Dogs

By:

This book will be loved by thousands and even millions of people! "THE BOSTON GLOBEA lyrical tale by Richard Adams, the author of WATERSHIP DOWN. This engrossing tale is a remarkable journey.

On Photography by Susan Sontag

On Photography

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On Photography was awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism.

April 15, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 15, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)

Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)

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

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Superman

Superman

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-Adventure

Publisher: Atari

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Fire Truck

Fire Truck

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Starfleet Orion

Starfleet Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

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Who was the US President on April 15, 1978?

On April 15, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 1978?

On April 15, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 15, 1978?

On April 15, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 15th?

April 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 pulitzer prize: annapolis daily newspaper the capital was awarded a pulitzer prize in recognition of its coverage of the mass shooting at its offices on june 28, 2018. five of its employees were killed.
  • 2018 - Poisoning yulia and sergei skripal: the uk leader of opposition jeremy corbyn asks for "incontrovertible evidence" to prove russia's guilt. boris johnson, foreign secretary, responds that it is "quite exceptional" to question russian involvement.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, 2017 aleppo suicide car bombing: a bomb explodes on a bus carrying refugees from pro-government villages al-fu'ah (and kafriya) near aleppo. more than 100 people are injured. (bbc),

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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.

Discover how April 1978 calendar looked like.

Saturday April 15, 1978