Monday March 20, 1978: on this day

March 20, 1978 was the 79th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 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 March 20, 1978, who was born and died on March 20, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Night Fever 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 March 20th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 1978?


March 20, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 79th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1978 can also be written as 3/20/1978 in the US and as 20/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

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March 20, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th 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 March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 20, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 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 March 20th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 20, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 20, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 02:21 pm and setting at 04:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.

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Who was born on March 20, 1978?


Famous people born on March 20, 1978:

  • Olumide Akintayo

    Olumide Akintayo is a Nigerian entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Paystack, a payment processing company.

  • Jamorris Johnson

    Jamorris Johnson is a prominent business executive in the finance industry.

  • Soliyana Tesfaye

    Soliyana Tesfaye is a prominent business executive in the technology industry in East Africa.

  • Raushanah Malik

    Raushanah Malik is a Pakistani business executive who serves as the CEO of a leading technology company.

  • Hendy Tannady

    Hendy Tannady is an Indonesian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Tokopedia, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Indonesia.

  • Nazyia Bano

    Nazyia Bano is a prominent business executive in the technology industry.

  • Aashrith Sharma

    Aashrith Sharma is a prominent business executive in the finance industry.

  • Biruk Bekele

    Biruk Bekele is a prominent business executive in the technology industry in East Africa.

  • Jakaria Chowdhury

    Jakaria Chowdhury is a prominent business executive in the technology industry.

  • Demiana Abdel-Fattah

    Demiana Abdel-Fattah is an Egyptian journalist and human rights activist who has reported on social and political issues in Egypt.

  • Aashir Hussain

    Aashir Hussain is a contemporary Indian novelist acclaimed for his insightful portrayals of urban life.

  • Dagmawi Mekuria

    Dagmawi Mekuria is a prominent Ethiopian business executive who has held leadership roles in several multinational companies.

  • Itsel Ramirez

    Itsel Ramirez is a Mexican business executive who serves as the CEO of a leading logistics company.

  • Laura Huang

    Laura Huang is an entrepreneur and educator who is an associate professor at Harvard Business School and the author of the book 'Edge:...

  • Tolulope Komolafe

    Tolulope Komolafe is a Nigerian entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Flutterwave, a leading African financial technology company.

  • Tobechukwu Igwe

    Tobechukwu Igwe is the CEO of Interswitch, a leading digital payments company in Africa.

  • Prima Composer

    Innovative composer blending classical and modern music styles.

  • Mavi Kaya

    Mavi Kaya is the CEO of a leading Turkish textile company and has been instrumental in its global expansion.

  • Victorious Eze

    Victorious Eze is a successful Nigerian businesswoman and the CEO of a leading real estate company in Lagos.

  • Mahum Shaukat

    Mahum Shaukat is a Pakistani businesswoman and the founder of Mahum's, a successful fashion and lifestyle brand.

Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

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March 20, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 4 days old,

or 2405 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16837 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 20, 1978?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 20, 1978.

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March 20, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 1978:

  • Jacques Brugnon

    French tennis player (b. 1895).

  • Robert Gilbert
  • Eugène Molle

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 20th

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March 20, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 1978:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 1978:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 1978:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 20th and March 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 20, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 20, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Night Fever
  2. - Stayin' Alive
  3. - Emotion
  4. - Lay Down Sally
  5. - Can't Smile Without You

March 20, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 20, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 20, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wuthering Heights
  2. - Take A Chance On Me
  3. - Denis
  4. - Come Back My Love
  5. - Wishing On A Star

March 20, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1978 was Bootzilla by Bootsy's Rubber Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 20, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bootzilla
  2. - Flashlight
  3. - The Closer I Get To You
  4. - It's You That I Need
  5. - Stayin' Alive

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March 20, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 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

Mean Dog Blues

Mean Dog Blues

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Mel Stuart

Starring: Gregg Henry, Kay Lenz, Scatman Crothers, Tina Louise

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

What's Up Superdoc!

What's Up Superdoc!

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Derek Ford

Starring: Christopher Mitchell, Julia Goodman, Harry H. Corbett, Bill Pertwee

House Calls

House Calls

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Zieff

Starring: Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney, Richard Benjamin

March 20, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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 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

March 20, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 20, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Designing Your Face by Way Bandy

Designing Your Face

By:

The Illustrated Guide to Cosmetics Use: Designing Your Face

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

By:

"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …

Dreams Die First by Harold Robbins

Dreams Die First

By:

"Robbins eroticized commerce and, at the time, commercialized erotica. He dashing into an rich new market for dirty novels." --The New Yorker. "Robbins' dialog is moving... His people have the warmth

Bloodline by Sidney Sheldon

Bloodline

By:

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.

The Honorable Schoolboy by John le Carré

The Honorable Schoolboy

By:

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library / First Edition Society 1977. First edition. Full-leather. Bound in orange brown leather full leather with raised band, gilt-decorated, -titled, all edges are gilt

March 20, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 20, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Superman

Superman

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-Adventure

Publisher: Atari

Dynasty (video game)

Dynasty (video game)

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Casino

Casino

Platform: Atari 2600 Microsoft Windows Xbox Playstation 2

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

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Who was the US President on March 20, 1978?

On March 20, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1978?

On March 20, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 1978?

On March 20, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. 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 March 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

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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 March 1978?

March 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1978 calendar looked like.

Monday March 20, 1978