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February 19, 1978 was the 50th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is February 19, 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 February 19, 1978, who was born and died on February 19, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 19, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees), 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 February 19th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 19, 1978?
- February 19, 1978: What happened on that day?
- February 19, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 19, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 19, 1978?
- February 19, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 19, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- February 19, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 19, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- February 19, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 19, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 19, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 19, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 19, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 19, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on February 19, 1978?
What day of the week was February 19, 1978?
February 19, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 50th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 19, 1978 can also be written as 2/19/1978 in the US and as 19/2/1978 in UK and Europe.
February 19, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 19, 1978:
- On the 20th century opens at st. james theater nyc for 460 performances
- Brigitte kraus runs world record 1000 metre indoor (2:34.8).
- Egyptian forces raid larnaca international airport in an attempt to intervene in a hijacking, without authorisation from the republic of cyprus authorities. the cypriot national guard and police forces kill 15 egyptian commandos and destroy the egyptian c-130 transport plane in open combat.
February 19, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th 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 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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February 19, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 19th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 19, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 19, 1978 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 19, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 05:00 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.
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Who was born on February 19, 1978?
Famous people born on February 19, 1978:
- Axten Patel
Axten Patel is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology startup that has become a global leader in its industry.
- Andora Hale
Critically acclaimed for her thought-provoking plays.
- Vincenzina De Petris
Innovative photographer known for capturing raw emotions in black and white portraits.
- Gearldene Bennett
Captured stunning landscapes in black and white.
- Genecis Diaz
Genecis Diaz is a Mexican essayist acclaimed for her insightful and eloquent writings on social and political issues.
- Immortal Technique
Peruvian-american rapper.
- Alaric Davies
Chemist recognized for contributions to materials science.
- Ben Gummer
English politician and scholar.
- Stephanie Waring
English actress.
- Michalis Konstantinou
Greek-born cypriot footballer.
- Christine Rowland
Family member.
- Berry (singer)
- Yui Yatyer
- Alioum Saidou
- Unai Alba
- Ibrahima Gueyé
- Hiromi Hirata
- Corinna A. Horn
Whose famous birthday is on February 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 19th:
![Smokey Robinson]()
Smokey RobinsonSmokey robinson is a legendary american singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his role as the founder and frontman of the motown...
![Victoria Justice]()
Victoria JusticeAmerican singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer.
![Jeff Daniels]()
Jeff DanielsJeff daniels is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as dumb and dumber and the squid and the whale.
![Benicio Del Toro]()
Benicio Del ToroBenicio del toro is a puerto rican actor known for his roles in films such as traffic, sicario, and the usual suspects.
![Merle Oberon]()
Merle OberonEurasian-american actress, who appeared in more than 20 films, including "the private life of henry viii," 33, "over the moon," 1937 and...
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Stephen Nichols]()
Stephen NicholsAmerican actor.
![Leslie Ash]()
Leslie AshEnglish actress.
![Ray Winstone]()
Ray WinstoneEnglish actor, singer and producer.
![Carson McCullers]()
Carson McCullersAmerican short story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet (d. 1967).
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February 19, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 2 months old,
or 554 months
or 2408 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16861 days old,
if you were born on February 19, 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 February 19, 1978?
There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 19th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 19, 1978.
February 19, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 19, 1978:
- Olav Ditlev-Simonsen
- Vittorio Botticini
- Michail Nikolaevič Zacharov
- Ovila Légaré
What famous deaths happened on February 19th?
Famous deaths on February 19th:
![Adolfo Celi]()
Adolfo CeliItalian stage actor and husky character actor.
![Janet Blair]()
Janet BlairAmerican actress.
![Lydia Shum]()
Lydia ShumActress and comedian from hong kong (d. 2008).
![Billy Mitchell]()
Billy MitchellBorn in france, an american military man who was the youngest ever general staff officer and, by 1920, a brigadier general.
- Deng Xiaoping
A chinese politician, a thrice-purged patriarch of the communist party who had a profound impact on chinese politics for three decades.
- Taquila Mockingbird
Taquila Mockingbird was an American author best known for her novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which explored themes of racial injustice in...
- Harper Lee
American novelist best known for her 1960 novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
- Charl Lagerfeld
Iconic fashion designer known for his work at Chanel and Fendi.
- Josabeth Siddall
Josabeth Siddall was a Pre-Raphaelite artist and model, best known for her work with the painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
- Virginia Hamilton
Virginia Hamilton was an acclaimed American children's author known for her innovative and diverse storytelling.
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February 19, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 19, 1978:
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Pisces
- Astrology: Can also be last day of sun sign Aquarius depending on the time of birth and the astrologer's viewpoint.
- Chaoflux (Discordianism)
February 19, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 19, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 19, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
February 19, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 19, 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:
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
- Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are
- Queen - We Are The Champions
- Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch
February 19, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
February 19, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 19, 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:
- Abba - Take A Chance On Me
- Brotherhood Of Man - Figaro
- Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keely - If I Had Words
- Darts - Come Back My Love
- Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
February 19, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1978 was Too Hot Ta Trot by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
February 19, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 19, 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:
- Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
- Heatwave - Always And Forever
- Stargard - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
- Enchantment - It's You That I Need
- Natalie Cole - Our Love
February 19, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 19, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Bye Bye Monkey
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Marco Ferreri
Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Marcello Mastroianni, James Coco, Geraldine Fitzgerald
Blue Movie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
Coming Home
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Hal Ashby
Starring: Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, Bruce Dern, Penelope Milford
Country: United States of America
Nero veneziano
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Ugo Liberatore
Starring: Renato Cestiè, Rena Niehaus, Yorgo Voyagis, Fabio Gamma
Country: Italy
February 19, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 19, 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
Release year: 1978
Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Professionals
Release year: 1977
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
February 19, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 19, 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
This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.
Coming Into The Country
By: John McPhee
The unforgettable story of Alaska and Alaskans is "Coming into the Country". It's a rich tapestry with vivid characters, observed landscapes and descriptive narrative. The three main segments deal with the following:
The Book Of Merlyn
By: Terence H. White
The romance and tragedy of THE ONCE & FUTURE KING is complete with this magnificent fantasy about King Arthur's last days, his faithful magician, and his animal teachers.
Daniel Martin
By: John Fowles
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
Bloodline
By: Sidney Sheldon
Sheldon's epic tale of greed and betrayal and sabotage and danger and the ties which can kill...Roffe and Sons, a family business, is an international empire full of desperate, cash-hungry relatives.
February 19, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 19, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Starfleet Orion
Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)
Sargon
Slot Racers
Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio
Who was the US President on February 19, 1978?
On February 19, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 19, 1978?
On February 19, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 19, 1978?
On February 19, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 19th?
February 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency in egypt (2013)-present: sixteen militants were killed in two raids on egypt's sinai peninsula. the raids also include explosives and weapons.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 44 people were killed in air strikes by the syrian air force on rebel-held eastern ghouta.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war and battle of mosul: u.s.-backed iraqi forces launched an operation to take back control of western mosul under isil militants, according to haider al-abadi, prime minister of iraq. according to the united nations, humanitarian agencies have been established in the older parts of the city, where food and fuel supplies are already low, running water is scarce and electricity is not reliable for many of the 800,000.
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 February 1978?
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.
