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

March 17, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 76th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar. March 17, 1978 can also be written as 3/17/1978 in the US and as 17/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces . Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry . Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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

The moon phase on March 17, 1978 was First Quarter . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:40 am and setting at 02:15 am. The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

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

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

Question 1

What day of the week was March 17, 1978?

Accepted Answer

March 17, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 76th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1978 can also be written as 3/17/1978 in the US and as 17/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

March 17, 1978: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on March 17, 1978:

Amoco cadiz tanker spills 1.6 mil gallons of oil off french coast
The oil tanker ''amoco cadiz'' runs aground on the coast of brittany.
Zulfikar ali bhutto, prime minister of pakistan, is sentenced to death by hanging for ordering the assassination of a political opponent.
California jam ii is held at the ontario motor speedway in ontario, california, attracting more than 300,000 fans.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

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The moon phase on March 17, 1978 was First Quarter. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:40 am and setting at 02:15 am. The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

Question 6

Who was born on March 17, 1978?

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Famous people born on March 17, 1978:

Sarit Hadad An Israeli singer and songwriter who has released several successful albums.
Danilyn Mendoza Investigative reporter known for breaking major stories on corporate fraud and environmental scandals.
Apurva Asrani Indian screenwriter known for his work in Bollywood films.
Ivalene Jones Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
Eldoris Nguyen Innovative painter known for her abstract and thought-provoking artworks.
Earnestene Barnes Captures raw emotions through black and white photography.
Royetta Harris Captures stunning landscapes and portraits with a unique perspective.
Lyndle Schmitz Specialized in marine biology.
Jeremiah Owens Jeremiah Owens is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.
Delton Jones Chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
Mason Chen Chemist recognized for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
Clarita Velasquez Award-winning photographer known for capturing raw emotions in her portraits.
Zachery Kouwe American journalist.
Jason Burns American publisher and author.
Brooke Burns Actress.
Sophie Hunter Director.
Adam Jennings British actor, producer, and director.
Saša Stanišić Bosnian-german author.
Pilar Rubio
Mário Correia

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

Gary Sinise Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...
John Boyega John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.
Olesya Rulin American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.
Kurt Russell An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.
Rob Lowe American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.
Rudolf Nureyev Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).
Patti Hansen Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...
Lesley-Anne Down British actress.
Clare Grogan In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".
Justin Hawkins English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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Famous people died on March 17, 1978:

Carlo Martini
Sally Phipps
Malvina Reynolds
Giacomo Violardo
Walt Stanky
Giulio Bobbio
Semën Abramovič Furman
Eddie Aikau
Jacques Forestier
Raoul Motoret

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

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

Helen Hayes American actress, who started on stage at age five.
Mai Zetterling Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.
Michael Gough Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).
Rosetta LeNoire Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.
Merritt Butrick Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.
Bob Papenbrook American voice actor (born 1955).
Klayten Brown Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.
Phinley Chapman Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.
Graylynn Jones Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.
Azalyn Khan Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

Question 12

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

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Holidays on March 17, 1978:

Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
St. Agricola
St. Joseph of Arimathea
Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1978:

Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.

Question 13

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

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The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

Question 14

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

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

Night Fever by Bee Gees
Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees
Emotion by Samantha Sang
Lay Down Sally by Eric Clapton
(Love Is) Thicker Than Water by Andy Gibb

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
Take A Chance On Me by Abba
Denis by Blondie
Come Back My Love by Darts
Wishing On A Star by Rose Royce

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1978 was Flashlight by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

Question 18

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

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

Flashlight by Parliament
Bootzilla by Bootsy's Rubber Band
It's You That I Need by Enchantment
Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees
The Closer I Get To You by Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway

Question 19

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

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The most popular movies on March 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
Blue Movie by Alberto Cavallone
What's Up Superdoc! by Derek Ford
House Calls by Howard Zieff
Casey's Shadow by Martin Ritt

Question 20

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

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The most popular TV Series on March 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 Professionals by
Dallas by

Question 21

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

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The most popular and best selling books in 1978 were:

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx
The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien
The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden
The Second Ring Of Power by Carlos Castaneda

Question 22

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

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

Astro Battle (Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade - Bally Manufacturing)
Alto Trek (Xerox Alto - )
Atari Football (Arcade - Atari)
A Game of Concentration (Atari 2600 - Atari)
Clowns (Arcade, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20 - Commodore)

Question 23

Who was the US President on March 17, 1978?

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1978?

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

Question 26

What is special about March 17th?

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

2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

Find out more about March 17th

Question 27

What happened in 1978?

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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 March 1978?

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March 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1978 calendar looked like.