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July 20, 1978 was the 201st day of the year 1978, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is July 20, 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 July 20, 1978, who was born and died on July 20, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. Animal House, directed by John Landis), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 20th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 20, 1978?
- July 20, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 20, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 20, 1978?
- July 20, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 20, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- July 20, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 20, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- July 20, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 20, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 20, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 20, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 20, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on July 20, 1978?
What day of the week was July 20, 1978?
July 20, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 201st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 20, 1978 can also be written as 7/20/1978 in the US and as 20/7/1978 in UK and Europe.
July 20, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th 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 20, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 20th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 20, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 20, 1978 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 20, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:40 pm and setting at 07:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.
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Who was born on July 20, 1978?
Famous people born on July 20, 1978:
![Charlie Korsmo]()
Charlie KorsmoActor (dick tracy - what about bob?.
- Acsa Diaz
Acsa Diaz is a Mexican businesswoman and the CEO of Grupo Salinas, a diversified conglomerate with interests in retail, media, and...
- Madsen Hansen
Talented playwright known for thought-provoking works.
- Talvin Jones
Investigative reporter known for breaking major stories.
- Mukhtar Khan
Chemist recognized for contributions to materials science.
- Hitomi Yaida
Japanese singer-songwriter with a unique vocal style.
- Takya Gonzalez
Takya Gonzalez is a renowned business consultant who specializes in helping startups and small businesses achieve sustainable growth.
- Kron Nguyen
Kron Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American filmmaker acclaimed for his thought-provoking documentaries.
- Angelique Medina
Renowned for her work in protecting digital assets.
- Serenna Gonzalez
Serenna Gonzalez is a Mexican-American entrepreneur and business consultant, known for her work in the renewable energy and sustainability...
- Quasim Zaman
Prominent biologist known for research in genetics.
- Mulani Nguyen
Mulani Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American business owner who operates a chain of successful restaurants.
- Katti Lund
Katti Lund is a renowned business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve their growth objectives.
- Bennye Nguyen
Bennye Nguyen is a renowned business consultant who specializes in strategic planning and organizational development.
- Amadu Guindo
Chemist known for research in organic synthesis and materials science.
- Pavel Datsyuk
Russian player in ice hockey.
- Shinika Nguyen
Shinika Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American artist known for her abstract paintings.
- Cédric Heymans
Cédric heymans is a former professional rugby player known for his successful career with the french national team and several top club...
- Ishmael Aziz
Ishmael Aziz is a Pakistani entrepreneur and investor who has founded and invested in several successful startups in the fintech and...
- Keaton Simons
Keaton Simons is a successful entrepreneur known for his ventures in the music and tech industries.
Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:
![Gisele Bündchen]()
Gisele BündchenBrazilian actress, model and producer.
![Osric Chau]()
Osric ChauOsric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.
![Naseeruddin Shah]()
Naseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.
![Natalie Wood]()
Natalie WoodAmerican actress.
![Sandra Oh]()
Sandra OhSandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.
![Chris Cornell]()
Chris CornellAmerican musician (soundgarden, audioslave).
![Josh Holloway]()
Josh HollowayJosh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.
![Omar Epps]()
Omar EppsOmar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.
![Ray Allen]()
Ray AllenAmerican basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.
![Lola Albright]()
Lola AlbrightAmerican actress.
July 20, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 9 months old,
or 549 months
or 2387 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16711 days old,
if you were born on July 20, 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 July 20, 1978?
There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 20, 1978.
July 20, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 20, 1978:
- Amarien Delacroix
Famous for vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Jackson Powell
Jackson Powell was a renowned American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
- Graden Smith
Graden Smith was a pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.
- Charles T. Lanham
What famous deaths happened on July 20th?
Famous deaths on July 20th:
![Bruce Lee]()
Bruce LeeChinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.
![Mildred Harris]()
Mildred HarrisMildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.
![James Doohan]()
James DoohanCanadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).
![Allen Jenkins]()
Allen JenkinsStaten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).
![Mary Treen]()
Mary TreenActress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.
![Franklin Pangborn]()
Franklin PangbornDies at 69.
![Linda Stirling]()
Linda StirlingAt 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.
- Geeta Dutt
Geeta Dutt was a renowned Indian playback singer who lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films.
- Jarious Smith
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 20th
July 20, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 20, 1978:
- St. Jerome Aemiliani
- St. Rufina
- St. Flavian
- St. Justa
- St. Margaret of Antioch
- St. Sabinus
- St. Joseph of Barsabas
- Brazil - Friendship Day
- St. Ceslas
- Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)
Observances on July 20, 1978:
- International Moon Day
- World Chess Day
July 20, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 20, 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 20, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.
July 20, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 20, 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:
- Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
- Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
- Bob Seger - Still The Same
- Donna Summer - Last Dance
July 20, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 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 20, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 20, 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:
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
- Marshall Hain - Dancin' In The City
- Clout - Substitute
- The Motors - Airport
July 20, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1978 was You And I by Rick James, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.
July 20, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 20, 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:
- Rick James - You And I
- Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
- A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Donna Summer - Last Dance
July 20, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 20, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Hal Needham
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jan-Michael Vincent, Sally Field, Brian Keith
Circle of Iron
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Richard Moore
Starring: David Carradine, Jeff Cooper, Christopher Lee, Roddy McDowall
Blue Movie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
July 20, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 20, 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
Release year: 1978
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
July 20, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 20, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Chesapeake
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.
The Women'S Room
By: Marilyn French
The bestseller of twenty-one million copies is now available again for a new generation. First published in 1977, The Women's Room was an original novel that explored the inner lives and experiences of women.
Mortal Friends
By: James Carroll
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.
Final Payments
By: Mary Gordon
Isabel Moore, thirty years old, is suddenly released from the eleven-years of unbroken care she received from a helpless father.
The Human Factor
By: Graham Greene
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.
July 20, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 20, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gee Bee
Atari Football
Sargon
Depth Charge
Sky Diver
Who was the US President on July 20, 1978?
On July 20, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1978?
On July 20, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 20, 1978?
On July 20, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 20th?
July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.
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.
