Q: What day of the week was February 17, 1978?

February 17, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 48th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar. February 17, 1978 can also be written as 2/17/1978 in the US and as 17/2/1978 in UK and Europe.

Q: February 17, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius . Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry . Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

Q: February 17, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth .

Q: February 17, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on February 17, 1978 was First Quarter . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 12:58 pm and setting at 03:37 am. The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1978?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1978.

Question 1

What day of the week was February 17, 1978?

Accepted Answer

February 17, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 48th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1978 can also be written as 2/17/1978 in the US and as 17/2/1978 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

February 17, 1978: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on February 17, 1978:

The troubles: the provisional ira detonates an incendiary bomb at the la mon restaurant, near belfast, killing 12 and seriously injuring 30 others, all protestants.

Question 3

February 17, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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Question 4

February 17, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Question 5

February 17, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?

Accepted Answer

The moon phase on February 17, 1978 was First Quarter. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 12:58 pm and setting at 03:37 am. The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.

Question 6

Who was born on February 17, 1978?

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Famous people born on February 17, 1978:

Ashton Holmes Ashton holmes is an american actor known for his roles in films such as a history of violence and tv shows like revenge and the pacific.
Rory Kinnear Rory kinnear is a british actor known for his work in james bond films and the tv series penny dreadful.
Emerita Calderon Captures stunning landscapes in black and white photography.
Hisao Yamaguchi Talented composer known for blending traditional and modern musical styles.
Law Jackson Law Jackson was a talented footballer who played for several top clubs.
Jacob Wetterling American kidnapping victim (b. 1978).
Anders Nordberg
Maurizio Peccarisi
Kekko Silvestre
Amir Hadad
Abdelilah Bagui
Laura Agea

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

Vicente Fernández Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
Paris Hilton American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.
Brenda Fricker An Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film 'My Left Foot'.
Michael Jordan American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.
Michael Bay Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.
Raffi Ahmad Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt American actor.
Rene Russo Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.
Denise Richards Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.
Chord Overstreet Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

Question 8

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1978?

Accepted Answer

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

Question 9

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1978?

Accepted Answer

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1978.

Question 10

February 17, 1978: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on February 17, 1978:

Luisa Banti
Erik Charpentier
Agostino Rocca
Johann Rüth
Giordano Bruno Lattuada

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

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See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 17th

Kathryn Grayson American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.
Donald Wolfit British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.
Richard Briers British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.
Dorothy Gibson American singer and actress (d. 1946).
Nita Naldi Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.
Erik Rhodes American porn actor (d. 2012).
Verree Teasdale Actress (skyscraper souls).
Paul Stewart Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).
Molière Jourdain French playwright and actor, best known for his play 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'.
Yaacov Agnon Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

Question 12

February 17, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on February 17, 1978:

Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 1978:

Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 1978:

Saint Evermodus
Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
Saint Silvinus

Question 13

February 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

Question 14

February 17, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees
(Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb
Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel
We Are The Champions by Queen
Sometimes When We Touch by Dan Hill

Question 15

February 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

Question 16

February 17, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

Accepted Answer

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Take A Chance On Me by Abba
Figaro by Brotherhood Of Man
If I Had Words by Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keely
Come Back My Love by Darts
Uptown Top Ranking by Althia & Donna

Question 17

February 17, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1978 was Too Hot Ta Trot by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

Question 18

February 17, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

Accepted Answer

The R&B music chart on February 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

Too Hot Ta Trot by Commodores
Always And Forever by Heatwave
Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up" by Stargard
It's You That I Need by Enchantment
Our Love by Natalie Cole

Question 19

February 17, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on February 17, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ecce bombo by Nanni Moretti
Bye Bye Monkey by Marco Ferreri
Blue Movie by Alberto Cavallone
Coming Home by Hal Ashby
Nero veneziano by Ugo Liberatore

Question 20

February 17, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

Accepted Answer

The most popular TV Series on February 17, 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 by
The Newcomers by James Allen Bradley
The Professionals by
Dallas by

Question 21

February 17, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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The most popular and best selling books in 1978 were:

Designing Your Face by Way Bandy
Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin
The Honorable Schoolboy by John le Carré
Bloodline by Sidney Sheldon
All Things Wise And Wonderful by James Herriot

Question 22

February 17, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

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The most popular videogames on February 17, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Ship (Atari 2600 - Atari, Inc.)
Gee Bee (Arcade - JP Namco; NA Gremlin Industries)
Tournament Table (Arcade, Atari 2600 - Atari)
Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US) (Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US) - Philips, Magnavox)
Sargon ( - )

Question 23

Who was the US President on February 17, 1978?

Accepted Answer

On February 17, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Question 24

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1978?

Accepted Answer

On February 17, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Question 25

Who was the Pope on February 17, 1978?

Accepted Answer

On February 17, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

Question 26

What is special about February 17th?

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February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:

2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

Find out more about February 17th

Question 27

What happened in 1978?

Accepted Answer

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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Question 28

What was the calendar for February 1978?

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February 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1978 calendar looked like.