Monday January 16, 1978: on this day

January 16, 1978 was the 16th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 16, 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 January 16, 1978, who was born and died on January 16, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Come Back by Player), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), TV series (e.g. All Creatures Great And Small) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1978?


January 16, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1978 can also be written as 1/16/1978 in the US and as 16/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

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January 16, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1978:

  • Soyuz 27 returns to earth.
  • 5th american music awards: stevie wonder, fleetwood mac and conway twitty.

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January 16, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 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 January 16th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:40 am and setting at 01:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1978.

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Who was born on January 16, 1978?


Famous people born on January 16, 1978:

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Krishika Lulla

    Indian film producer known for her work in Bollywood.

  • Myleen Hargreaves

    Myleen Hargreaves is a British musician and television presenter, known for her work in classical music.

  • Alfredo Amézaga

    Mexican baseball player.

  • Maik Petzold
  • Koldo Gil
  • Nadia Peruch
  • Salvatore Sorrenti
  • R. Jay Soward
  • Manskee

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Laura Schlessinger
    Laura Schlessinger

    American radio personality and counselor.

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January 16, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 12 days old,

or 2410 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16873 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 January 16, 1978?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 16, 1978.

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January 16, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1978:

  • A. V. Kulasingham

    Sri lankan journalist, lawyer, and politician (b. 1890).

  • Aldo Damo
  • Jean Gounot
  • Fuad Safar

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1978:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 16, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 16, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - How Deep Is Your Love
  3. - Here You Come Again
  4. - You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)
  5. - Short People

January 16, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 16, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Uptown Top Ranking
  3. - Love's Unkind
  4. - Floral Dance
  5. - It's A Heartache

January 16, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1978 was Our Love by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 16, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Our Love
  2. - Ffun
  3. - Ooh Boy
  4. - Reach For It
  5. - Galaxy

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January 16, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 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

Vishwanath

Vishwanath

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Subhash Ghai

Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Pran, Prem Nath

Coma

Coma

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Michael Crichton

Starring: Michael Douglas, Rip Torn, Geneviève Bujold, Elizabeth Ashley

Country: United States of America

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Get Out Your Handkerchiefs

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Bertrand Blier

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Carole Laure, Patrick Dewaere, Michel Serrault

January 16, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:

All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

Release year: 1978

Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

The Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

January 16, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Book Of Merlyn by Terence H. White

The Book Of Merlyn

By:

The romance and tragedy of THE ONCE & FUTURE KING is complete with this magnificent fantasy about King Arthur's last days, his faithful magician, and his animal teachers.

Kg 200 by J.D. Gilman and John Clive

Kg 200

By:

KG 200: A Luftwaffe squadron who spoke perfect English. We would all speak perfect German if they had succeeded. Inspiration from actual historical events

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.

Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin

Delta Of Venus

By:

A collection of exotic and richly written erotica from Anais Nin, the mistress of erotica writing in Delta of Venus. Anais Nin creates a magical, lush world where her characters have the most universal of needs and the best of …

Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer

Looking Out For Number One

By:

Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.

January 16, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 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

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Fire Truck

Fire Truck

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Slot Racers

Slot Racers

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action, Maze

Publisher: Atari

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1978?

On January 16, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1978?

On January 16, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1978?

On January 16, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. 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 January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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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 January 1978?

January 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1978 calendar looked like.

Monday January 16, 1978