Thursday June 15, 1978: on this day

June 15, 1978 was the 166th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 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 June 15, 1978, who was born and died on June 15, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 15, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 15th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 15, 1978?


June 15, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 166th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 1978 can also be written as 6/15/1978 in the US and as 15/6/1978 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 1978 in June 1978 calendar

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June 15, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 15, 1978:

  • Belgian government resigns
  • Soyuz 29 carries two cosmonauts to salyut 6; they stay 139 days.
  • King hussein of jordan marries jordanian-american lisa halaby, who takes the name queen noor.
  • Cricketer ian botham becomes the first man in the history of the game to score a century and take 8 wickets in 1 inning of a test match.
  • ''garfield'', which eventually becomes the world's most widely syndicated comic strip, makes its debut.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 15, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on June 15th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 15, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 02:19 am.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1978.

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Who was born on June 15, 1978?


Famous people born on June 15, 1978:

  • Lynkin Payne

    Lynkin Payne is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Linkin Park.

  • Timberlee West

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Sebastyan Szary

    Co-founder of Brainly, an online learning platform.

  • Dhanush Bhaskar

    Renowned for his work on black holes and dark matter.

  • Janei Maynard

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Kilan Ashad-Bishop

    Renowned for discoveries in exoplanet research.

  • Taima Majid

    Renowned astronomer known for groundbreaking research on black holes.

  • Kenniel M. Yeung

    Bestselling author known for his captivating mystery novels.

  • Naylee Nagda

    Renowned neuroscientist known for groundbreaking research in brain disorders.

  • Tajee Ray

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Nameer Galal

    Known for contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  • Tymika Goodman

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Bruk Ayele

    Renowned biologist known for groundbreaking research in genetics.

  • Leili Mortazavi

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and molecular biology.

  • Latysha Williams

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Cherrise Shen

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Aala El-Khani

    Renowned author known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Loui Eid

    Renowned author known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Timoth Sée

    Prominent politician known for his advocacy work.

  • Anyi Dong

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in materials science.

Whose famous birthday is on June 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 15th:

  • Ice Cube
    Ice Cube

    Ice cube is an american rapper, actor, and filmmaker known for his influential role in the rap group n.w.

  • Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox

    Courteney cox is an american actress best known for her role as monica geller on the popular tv show friends.

  • Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris

    Neil patrick harris is an american actor, comedian, and magician, best known for his roles in how i met your mother and doogie howser, m.d.

  • Johnny Hallyday
    Johnny Hallyday

    French singer, the french elvis.

  • Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt

    American actress best known for her role in the tv series "mad about you" (1992-1999).

  • Guy Bedos
    Guy Bedos

    He is a comedian and actor from france.

  • Demis Roussos
    Demis Roussos

    After being a member and performing artist of aphrodite's child (prog rock band that also included vangelis), he had a string international...

  • James Belushi
    James Belushi

    James belushi is an american actor known for his roles in movies suchjson as 'about last night.

  • Leah Remini
    Leah Remini

    Leah remini is an american actress known for her role in the tv show 'the king of queens' and for her activism against the church of...

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


You are 45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 1 day old,

or 2391 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16742 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 15, 1978?

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 15, 1978:

  • Loveah Wilkins

    Loveah Wilkins was a dedicated philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations and devoted her life to helping the...

  • Shoichi Oka

    Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

  • Nelson Poynter

    Nelson Poynter was a journalist and publisher known for his work in transforming the St. Petersburg Times into a respected newspaper.

  • Anton Roosjen

    At 83, politician/ncrv-chairman, died.

  • Michele Santacroce

What famous deaths happened on June 15th?

Famous deaths on June 15th:

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Jacques Bergerac
    Jacques Bergerac

    France -- actor (gigi, les girls, thunder in sun).

  • Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn

    Canadian-american actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2003).

  • Steve Cochran
    Steve Cochran

    American actor.

  • Victor French
    Victor French

    American actor and director (highway to heaven), has died at 54 from cancer (b. 1934).

  • Janit Singh

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Yolandra Lopez

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Juwana Brown

    Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Delorese Hawkins

    Bestselling novelist whose gripping stories captivated readers worldwide.

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


Holidays on June 15, 1978:

  • Commemoration of Evelyn Underhill (Anglican mystic and poet)
  • Roman Catholic Church ? Feast of Saint Germaine Cousin, patron of shepherdesses and of victims of child abuse
  • Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican churches: Corpus Christi (moveable feast, 2006)
  • Malawi's Freedom Day
  • Commemoration of William Adams (Miura Anjin ????) a man shipwrecked in Japan in the 1600s, and whom James Clavell's "Shogun" was based upon
  • Flag Day in Denmark
  • Roman Empire ? ninth and final day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta

Observances on June 15, 1978:

  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Saints celebrated on June 15, 1978:

  • Saint Vitus' Day ? Vitus Diena held in medieval Latvia
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June 15, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 15, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shadow Dancing
  2. - You're The One That I Want
  3. - Baker Street
  4. - It's A Heartache
  5. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

June 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 15, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

June 15, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  3. - The Boy From New York City
  4. - The Smurf Song
  5. - Miss You

June 15, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

June 15, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 15, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  2. - Take Me To The Next Phase
  3. - The Grooveline
  4. - Dukey Stick (Part One)
  5. - Runaway Love

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June 15, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 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

Grease

Grease

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Randal Kleiser

Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway

Country: United States of America

Jaws 2

Jaws 2

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc

Starring: Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Joseph Mascolo

Country: United States of America

Go Tell the Spartans

Go Tell the Spartans

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ted Post

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Jonathan Goldsmith, Marc Singer

June 15, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Heiter bis wolkig

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

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

June 15, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

A Stranger Is Watching by Mary Higgins Clark

A Stranger Is Watching

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Ronald Thompson is aware that he didn't kill Nina Peterson... but the state of Connecticut will soon take his life after proving him guilty through due process of law.

Scruples by Judith Krantz

Scruples

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Scruples is the first novel to make publishing history. It's widely regarded as the best novel ever about the extravagant lifestyle of the Beverly Hills boutique owner and its employees.

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.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

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

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

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Casino

Casino

Platform: Atari 2600 Microsoft Windows Xbox Playstation 2

Fire Truck

Fire Truck

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

A Game of Concentration

A Game of Concentration

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Concentration

Publisher: Atari

Clowns

Clowns

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Publisher: Commodore

history

Who was the US President on June 15, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 15, 1978?

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

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What is special about June 15th?

June 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of June. 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 June 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: yemeni-based houthi forces launch drone strikes against jizan regional airport in yemen and abha international airport, saudi arabia. a spokesperson for the saudi arabian-led coalition claims that a houthi drone was shot down in close proximity to abha, saudi arabia.
  • 2018 - War in north-west pakistan: on june 13, the afghan ministry of defense reported that mullah fazlullah (emir of pakistani taliban) was killed in kunar by a drone strike.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at least 34 people were killed in airstrikes by the syrian government on rebel-held areas of aleppo.

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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 June 1978?

June 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1978 calendar looked like.

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