Wednesday January 18, 1978: on this day

January 18, 1978 was the 18th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 18, 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 18, 1978, who was born and died on January 18, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 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 18th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1978?


January 18, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 18th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1978 can also be written as 1/18/1978 in the US and as 18/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

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January 18, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1978:

  • Roof of 3-year-old civic center in hartford, connecticut collapses (no injuries).
  • Geoff boycott captains england for the first time, versus pakistan karachi.
  • The european court of human rights finds the united kingdom's government guilty of mistreating prisoners in northern ireland, but not guilty of torture.
  • The roof structure of the hartford civic center collapses after a significant snowfall.

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January 18, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th 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 18, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 18th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 18, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 12:52 pm and setting at 03:16 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 18, 1978?


Famous people born on January 18, 1978:

  • Apurva Popat

    Renowned Indian badminton player.

  • Thor Hushovd

    Norwegian professional road bicycle racer known for his sprinting and time trialing abilities.

  • Brian Falkenborg

    American baseball player.

  • Bogdan Lobonț

    Romanian footballer.

  • Carlos Sánchez García
  • Stev Theloke
  • Ryūji Yokoe
  • Mario Rodríguez Cervantes
  • Luca Saudati
  • Ashley Tappin
  • Siniša Janković
  • Wandee Kameaim
  • Katja Kipping
  • Terje Skjeldestad
  • Josh Holden

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

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January 18, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 10 days old,

or 2410 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16871 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 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 18, 1978?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 18, 1978.

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January 18, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1978:

  • Hasan Askari

    Scholar and critic of pakistani linguists (d. 1978).

  • Walter H Thompson

    English scotland yard detective (born 1890).

  • Ivan Ivonovich Dzerzhinsky

    Composer dies at 68.

  • Carl Betz

    Actor (alex stone-donna reed show), passes away at 67.

  • Raisa Ol'kenickaja
  • John Lyng
  • Michele Carnino
  • Junius Matthews
  • Nicanor Piñole

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1978:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 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 18, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 18, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 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 18, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 18, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 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 18, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1978 was Our Love by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 18, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 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 18, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 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 18, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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 18, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin

Delta Of Venus

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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 …

All Things Wise And Wonderful by James Herriot

All Things Wise And Wonderful

By:

James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.

Daniel Martin by John Fowles

Daniel Martin

By:

New trade paperback edition "a masterpiece symbolically charged realism Fowles" is now available. He is the only English writer to have the knowledge, power, and wisdom of Tolstoy

The Immigrants by Howard Fast

The Immigrants

By:

Howard Fast's first book is a beloved family saga. "A most beautiful book...there hasn’t been a book in years that can do an job on readers’ emotions that this book."

The Second Ring Of Power by Carlos Castaneda

The Second Ring Of Power

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January 18, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 18, 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.

Alto Trek

Alto Trek

Platform: Xerox Alto

Genre: Space simulation/Real-time strategy/Action

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

history

Who was the US President on January 18, 1978?

On January 18, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1978?

On January 18, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1978?

On January 18, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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.

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