Thursday November 16, 1978: on this day

November 16, 1978 was the 320th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is November 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 November 16, 1978, who was born and died on November 16, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 16, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. MacArthur Park by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Same Time, Next Year, directed by Robert Mulligan), TV series (e.g. Matador) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 16, 1978?


November 16, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 320th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1978 can also be written as 11/16/1978 in the US and as 16/11/1978 in UK and Europe.

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November 16, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 16, 1978:

  • Major indoor soccer league holds its first draft.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on November 16th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on November 16, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:23 pm and setting at 09:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1978.

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Who was born on November 16, 1978?


Famous people born on November 16, 1978:

  • Chantille Boudousque

    Chantille boudousque is a comedian known for her stand-up performances and appearances on various comedy shows.

  • Carolina Parra

    Brazilian guitarist and drummer (css).

  • Kip Bouknight

    American baseball player.

  • Takashi Nagayama

    Japanese actor.

  • Gary Naysmith

    Manager and player from scotland.

  • Mehtap Doğan-Sızmaz

    Turkish runner.

  • Çağla Kubat

    Turkish model and windsurfer.

  • Heidi Seeman

    American missing child, who vanished after spending the night in a relationship.

  • Kenny Gregory
  • Tomasz Jarzębowski
  • Steve Omischl
  • Santiago Peña
  • Gerhard Tremmel
  • Dragana Zorić
  • Eric Crouch
  • Conny Pohlers
  • Chen Shih-hsin
  • Daniel Graham

Whose famous birthday is on November 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 16th:

  • Marg Helgenberger
    Marg Helgenberger

    Marg helgenberger is an american tv actress known for her role as catherine willows on the tv series csi: crime scene investigation.

  • Pete Davidson
    Pete Davidson

    Pete davidson is a comedian known for his work on saturday night live and his high-profile relationships.

  • Missi Pyle
    Missi Pyle

    Missi Pyle is an American actress, comedian, and singer known for her roles in films such as Galaxy Quest, Charlie and the Chocolate...

  • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    Maggie Gyllenhaal

    Maggie gyllenhaal is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the dark knight and secretary.

  • Lisa Bonet
    Lisa Bonet

    American actress who played bill cosby’s daughter in his television series, "the bill cosby show.

  • Maeve Quinlan
    Maeve Quinlan

    American actress known for her work in soap operas and television dramas.

  • Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith

    Actor (penguin batman, rocky), is killed at 88.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Gemma Atkinson
    Gemma Atkinson

    Gemma atkinson is a british model and actress known for her work in the soap opera hollyoaks and her appearances on reality tv shows.

  • Martha Plimpton
    Martha Plimpton

    American singer and actress.

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


You are 45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 11 days old,

or 2371 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16599 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 16, 1978?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 16, 1978:

  • Claude Dauphin

    French screen/stage/tv actor.

  • Alfonso Quiroz Cuarón
  • Alain Colas

What famous deaths happened on November 16th?

Famous deaths on November 16th:

  • Clark Gable
    Clark Gable

    American actor, "the king", hollywood's most prominent male star.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward

    English actor and singer (d.2009).

  • Reg Varney
    Reg Varney

    English screenwriter and actor (d. 2008).

  • Tommy Flanagan
    Tommy Flanagan

    Scottish actor known for his roles in TV series like Sons of Anarchy and Gladiator.

  • Ann Wedgeworth
    Ann Wedgeworth

    American actress who appeared on another world (1967aeur'70), somerset (1970aeur'73), three's company (1979), three's company (1979) and...

  • David Canary
    David Canary

    American actor (d. 2015).

  • Robert Clary
    Robert Clary

    French-american actor and author (d. 2022).

  • Cora Witherspoon
    Cora Witherspoon

    Actress (quality street bank dick), dies in 67.

  • Evelyn Venable
    Evelyn Venable

    American actress and stage performer, also a ucla teacher.

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


Holidays on November 16, 1978:

  • USA - admission of Oklahoma, 46th state, 1907
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Margaret of Scotland ; Gertrude the Great
  • Also see November 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day for Tolerance [UNESCO]
  • Iceland - Dagur fslenskrar tungu (Icelandic Language Day)
  • Thailand - Loy Krathong festival (2005)

Observances on November 16, 1978:

  • World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
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November 16, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 16, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 13th and November 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1978 was MacArthur Park by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on November 16, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 13th and November 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - MacArthur Park
  2. - Double Vision
  3. - How Much I Feel
  4. - You Needed Me
  5. - You Don't Bring Me Flowers

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1978 was Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

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

The music chart in the UK on November 16, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 13th and November 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rat Trap
  2. - Summer Nights
  3. - Hopelessly Devoted To You
  4. - Sandy
  5. - My Best Friend's Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1978 was I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on November 16, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 13th and November 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm Every Woman
  2. - It Seems To Hang On
  3. - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
  4. - One Nation Under A Groove
  5. - Mary Jane

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

The most popular movies on November 16, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Same Time, Next Year

Same Time, Next Year

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Alan Alda, Ellen Burstyn, Ivan Bonar, Bernie Kuby

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

Spiritual Kung Fu

Spiritual Kung Fu

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Wei Lo

Starring: Jackie Chan, Chih-Ping Chiang, Hsiu-yi Fang, Hong Hsu

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ralph Bakshi

Starring: Christopher Guard, William Squire, Michael Scholes, John Hurt

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1978

Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong

Country: Japan

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

Taxi

Taxi

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Daniel Ray

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

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

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

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

Wifey by Judy Blume

Wifey

By:

With over four million copies sold, Wifey by Judy Blume is a hilarious and moving story about a woman who gives up her traditional wifely duties to pursue her wildest fantasies. She also learns a lot.

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

By:

This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.

Bright Flows The River by Taylor Caldwell

Bright Flows The River

By:

Guy Jerald was the living proof that the American Dream is possible. A man who built an empire from a scrap of farmland and a man who rose from poverty, Guy Jerald.

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.

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

The most popular videogames on November 16, 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

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

3-D Docking Mission

3-D Docking Mission

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Programma International The Elektrik Keyboard

A Game of Concentration

A Game of Concentration

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Concentration

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on November 16, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 16, 1978?

On November 16, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about November 16th?

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

  • 2018 - Johnston press, owner of i, the scotsman and the yorkshire post, goes into administration after it failed to find a buyer. it will be delisted from the london stock exchange on 19th november 2018.
  • 2017 - South sudanese civil war - rival factions of the sudan people's liberation movement sign "declaration of unification" in cairo (egypt).
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). four afghan national security forces members are killed and eleven are injured in a suicide bomber attack on the afghan defense ministry headquarters in kabul.

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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 November 1978?

November 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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 November 1978 calendar looked like.

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