Tuesday July 18, 1978: on this day

About July 18th, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: Egyptian and Israeli officials begin two days of talks.
  • Day of the week: July 18th, 1978 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: James Brolin, Kristen Bell
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb
  • #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
  • Popular movie: Animal House directed by John Landis

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What day of the week was July 18, 1978?


July 18, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 199th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1978 can also be written as 7/18/1978 in the US and as 18/7/1978 in UK and Europe.

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July 18, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 18, 1978:

  • Egyptian and israeli officials begin two days of talks.
  • Billy martin suspends reggie jackson for not bunting.

July 18, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 18, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 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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Discover the planets positions on July 18th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on July 18, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:54 pm and setting at 05:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1978.

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Who was born on July 18, 1978?


Famous people born on July 18, 1978:

  • Mélissa Theuriau

    French journalist and anchor.

  • Kynnadi Dutta

    Kynnadi Dutta is a contemporary Indian essayist whose works explore topics of literature, culture, and social commentary.

  • Zacaria Abdi

    Zacaria Abdi is a Somali journalist and news correspondent who has reported on issues related to the Horn of Africa.

  • Annie Mac

    Irish television and radio hosts.

  • Oreta Dike

    Oreta Dike is a Nigerian essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings on various social and cultural topics.

  • Letrell Owens

    Letrell Owens is a respected essayist whose works explore themes of race, gender, and social justice.

  • Aleanna Ramirez

    Aleanna Ramirez is a Mexican-American essayist and social commentator who writes on issues of identity and social justice.

  • Janard Dhakal

    Janard Dhakal is a Nepalese journalist and news anchor.

  • Joo Sang-wook

    South korean actor.

  • Ben Sheets

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Adabel Guerrero

    Argentinian actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Crystal Mangum

    American murderer responsible for making false rape allegations in the duke lacrosse case[43].

  • Shane Horgan

    Irish rugby player and sportscaster.

  • Katharine Towne

    Actress.

  • Veronica Romeo

    Spanish singer.

  • Virginia Raggi
  • Goran Brajković
  • Rafael Alencar

Whose famous birthday is on July 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 18th:

  • James Brolin
    James Brolin

    American actor.

  • Kristen Bell
    Kristen Bell

    Kristen bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like veronica mars and the good place, as well as for voicing the...

  • Bhumi Pednekar
    Bhumi Pednekar

    Bhumi Pednekar is an Indian actress who has established herself as one of the most versatile and talented actresses in Bollywood.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    James cagney was an american actor known for his energetic performances in gangster films, particularly in the 1930s.

  • Nelson Mandela
    Nelson Mandela

    South african president, a civil right hero and martyr who won victory in his lifetime crusade for non-racial south africa democracy.

  • Vin Diesel
    Vin Diesel

    Steven spielberg discovered an american actor when diesel's short film, "multi facial", (1994), which diesel had created himself, caught his...

  • Elizabeth Gilbert
    Elizabeth Gilbert

    Elizabeth gilbert is an american author known for her bestselling memoir 'eat, pray, love', which has been adapted into a film.

  • Wendy Williams
    Wendy Williams

    Wendy williams is a tv show host known for her outspoken personality and celebrity gossip segments.

  • Maria Pacôme
    Maria Pacôme

    Maria pacôme is a renowned french actress and playwright known for her comedic roles in french cinema and theater.

  • Chace Crawford
    Chace Crawford

    Chace crawford is an american actor known for his role as nate archibald on the tv series gossip girl.

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


You are 45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 20 days old,

or 2390 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16731 days old,

if you were born on July 18, 1978.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 18, 1978?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 18th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on July 18th?

Famous deaths on July 18th:

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins

    Actor ben hur, ben-four just men, dies at 62.

  • Dietmar Schönherr
    Dietmar Schönherr

    Austrian-spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2014).

  • Jack Earle
    Jack Earle

    American sideshow performer and actor (born 1906).

  • Machine Gun Kelly
    Machine Gun Kelly

    American gangster (born 1895).

  • Adalei Austen

    Adalei Austen was a renowned English novelist whose works, such as 'Pride and Prejudice', have become timeless classics.

  • Lawsen Austen

    Lawsen Austen was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her witty and insightful novels, including 'Pride and...

  • Wealthy Austen

    Celebrated English novelist known for her works on social commentary.

  • Janei Austen

    Renowned English novelist known for her classic works like 'Pride and Prejudice'.

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


Holidays on July 18, 1978:

  • Uruguay - Constitution Day

Observances on July 18, 1978:

  • ONU - Nelson Mandela International Day
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July 18, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 18, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 17th and July 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 18, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shadow Dancing
  2. - Baker Street
  3. - Miss You
  4. - Still The Same
  5. - Last Dance

July 18, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 18, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're The One That I Want
  2. - The Smurf Song
  3. - Dancin' In The City
  4. - Substitute
  5. - Airport

July 18, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 1978 was You And I by Rick James, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on July 18, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You And I
  2. - Stuff Like That
  3. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  4. - Three Times A Lady
  5. - Last Dance

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July 18, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 18, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Animal House

Animal House

Release year: 1978

Directed by: John Landis

Starring: John Belushi, Karen Allen, Tom Hulce, Stephen Furst

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

Hooper

Hooper

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Hal Needham

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jan-Michael Vincent, Sally Field, Brian Keith

Circle of Iron

Circle of Iron

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Richard Moore

Starring: David Carradine, Jeff Cooper, Christopher Lee, Roddy McDowall

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

July 18, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Heiter bis wolkig

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

July 18, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

By:

A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

The Human Factor by Graham Greene

The Human Factor

By:

Maurice Castle was a top-ranking operative in British secret services during the Cold War. His African wife, Maurice Castle, is his love. She escaped apartheid South Africa together with him.

The Holcroft Covenant by Robert Ludlum

The Holcroft Covenant

By:

The Fourth Reich is on the verge of forming, and the only person who can stop it from arising is about to sign its birth certificates.

Mortal Friends by James Carroll

Mortal Friends

By:

From the Irish Rebellion in the 1920s to the turbulent Boston of Mayor James Michael Curley, the Kennedys and beyond, Mortal Friends tells the story of Irish revolutionary Colman Brady.

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

The most popular videogames on July 18, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynasty (video game)

Dynasty (video game)

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Fire Truck

Fire Truck

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

history

Who was the US President on July 18, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 18, 1978?

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

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What is special about July 18th?

July 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of July. 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 July 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two car bombs explode outside kandahar police headquarters, afghanistan. twelve people were killed and more than 80 others were injured.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: siege at al-fu'ah, kafriya: as part of a deal between rebel forces with the syrian government, the evacuations of the shia towns al-fu'ah (northern idlib governorate) begin.
  • 2017 - 2017 earthquakes: a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck russia's kamchatka peninsula west of attu in the north pacific ocean. there are no immediate reports of injuries or damages; the tsunami warning was cancelled.

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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 July 1978?

July 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1978 calendar looked like.

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