Wednesday January 18, 1978
US date format: 1/18/1978, UK date format: 18/1/1978
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Capricorn (see zodiac on January 18, 1978). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Thor Hushovd and Bogdan Lobont.
In that special week of January people in US were listening to Baby Come Back by Player.
In UK Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings was in the top 5 hits.
Vishwanath, directed by Subhash Ghai, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978
while Coming Into The Country by John McPhee was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching All Creatures Great and Small.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Frogs or Clowns.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1978, at January 18 across the years or at January 1978 calendar.
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
- Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
Events
- 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 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.
Famous Birthday
Norwegian cyclist.
Romanian football player.
American baseball player.
Romanian footballer.
Famous Deaths
Composer, dies at 68.
English Scotland Yard detective (Born...
Actor (Alex Stone-Donna Reed Show), dies...
Pakistani linguist scholar and critic...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Get Out Your Handkerchiefs
Directed by: Bertrand Blier
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Carole Laure, Patrick Dewaere, Michel Serrault
Vishwanath
Directed by: Subhash Ghai
Starring: Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Pran, Prem Nath
Office Romance
Directed by: Eldar Ryazanov
Starring: Alisa Freyndlikh, Andrey Myagkov, Svetlana Nemolyaeva, Oleg Basilashvili
Opening Night
Directed by: John Cassavetes
Starring: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 18, 1978?
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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All Creatures Great and Small
Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Professionals
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Newcomers
Directed by: James Allen Bradley
Men of Ideas
The Les Dawson Show
Starring: Semina Lewis
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How old am I?
If January 18, 1978 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1978?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: The Super Bowl -- Jan. 16, 1978
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8571
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Coming Into The Country
By: John McPhee
Coming into the Country is an unforgettable account of Alaska and Alaskans. It is a rich tapestry of vivid characters, observed landscapes, and descriptive narrative, in three principal segments that deal,
The Amityville Horror
By: Jay Anson
In December 1975, the Lutz family moved into their new home on suburban Long Island. George and Kathleen Lutz knew that, one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo had murdered his parents, brothers,
The Immigrants
By: Howard Fast
The first book in bestselling author Howard Fast's beloved family saga "A most wonderful book...there hasn't been a novel in years that can do a job on readers' emotions that the
Looking Out For Number One
By: Robert Ringer
In this self-confidence and life-enhancing bible, bestselling author Robert Ringer guides you on the most exciting and rewarding journey of your life.
Down The Seine And Up The Potomac With Art Buchwald
By: Art Buchwald
Nice copy. no jacket. Ships next day!
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Video Pinball
Frogs
Sargon
A Game of Concentration
Clowns
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 18, 1978?
On January 18, 1978 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is January 18, 1978?
On January 18, 1978 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
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 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 18, 1978?
On January 18, 1978 several famous people were born including, Thor Hushovd, Bogdan Lobont, Brian Falkenborg.
Which famous people died on January 18, 1978?
Famous people died on January 18, 1978 include, Ivan Ivonovich Dzerzhinsky, Walter H Thompson, Carl Betz.
What was the number one song in January 18, 1978?
The number one song in the week of January 18, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player in US and Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings in UK.
What were the top hits on January 18, 1978?
The top hits on January 18, 1978 were Baby Come Back by Player, How Deep Is Your Love by Bee Gees, Here You Come Again by Dolly Parton in US and Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, Uptown Top Ranking by Althia & Donna, Love's Unkind by Donna Summer in UK.
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