Friday April 21, 1978: on this day

April 21, 1978 was the 111th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 21, 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 April 21, 1978, who was born and died on April 21, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 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. High Hopes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 21st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 21, 1978?


April 21, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 111th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1978 can also be written as 4/21/1978 in the US and as 21/4/1978 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 1978 in April 1978 calendar

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April 21, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 21, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 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 April 21st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 21, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 21, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:13 pm and setting at 04:53 am.

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

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Who was born on April 21, 1978?


Famous people born on April 21, 1978:

  • Rebecca Makkai

    Rebecca makkai is an american novelist known for her critically acclaimed works such as 'the great believers' and 'the borrower'.

  • Jukka Nevalainen

    Jukka nevalainen is a finnish drummer best known as a former member of the symphonic metal band nightwish.

  • Reno irvine

    Reno Irvine is a talented musician known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Melissa Coish

    Miss new hampshire teen-usa (1996).

  • Avi Phillips

    Ontario, canada -- actor (maniac mansion).

  • Aimee Delatte

    Miss arkansas teen-usa (1996).

  • Yuliya Pechonkina

    Russian hurdler.

  • Branden Steineckert

    American drummer (the used and rancid).

  • Jacob Burns

    Australian footballer.

  • Frate Alessandro
  • Matteo Serafini
  • Eirik Dybendal
  • Julija Pečënkina
  • Riccardo Pinzani
  • Ricardo Ribeiro Fernandes
  • Léo Condé
  • Glen Berry

Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:

  • Elizabeth II
    Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.

  • Tony Danza
    Tony Danza

    Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • James McAvoy
    James McAvoy

    Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...

  • Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop

    American musician, a punk rocker.

  • Christian Coma
    Christian Coma

    Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • Alana Ladd
    Alana Ladd

    American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

  • Claire Denis
    Claire Denis

    Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

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April 21, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 7 days old,

or 2396 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16778 days old,

if you were born on April 21, 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 April 21, 1978?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 21, 1978.

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April 21, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 21, 1978:

  • Sandy Denny

    British singer, songwriter, and recording artist "fairport convention" since 5/68.

  • Thomas Wyatt Turner

    American biologist and academic (b. 1877).

  • Angelo Maria Ripellino
  • Robert de Nesle

What famous deaths happened on April 21st?

Famous deaths on April 21st:

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Ursula Jeans
    Ursula Jeans

    Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

  • Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
    Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

    American actor and musician (born in 1904).

  • James Melton
    James Melton

    American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.

  • Mark Twain

    Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...

  • Oaks Twain

    Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

  • Jersee Twain

    Jersee Twain was a renowned American writer and humorist, best known for his classic novels 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The...

  • Caeson Twain

    Caeson Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.

  • Rmoni Simone

    Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.

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April 21, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 21, 1978:

  • Rome - city birthday.
  • Texas-San Jacinto Day
  • Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
  • Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
  • Tiradentes - Brazil.
  • Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.

Observances on April 21, 1978:

  • World Creativity and Innovation Day

Saints celebrated on April 21, 1978:

  • Saint Wolbodo
  • Saint Konrad von Parzham
  • Saint Anastasius I
  • Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
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April 21, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 21, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 17th and April 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 21, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Night Fever
  2. - If I Can't Have You
  3. - Can't Smile Without You
  4. - Lay Down Sally
  5. - The Closer I Get To You

April 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1978 was Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs by Brian & Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 21, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs
  2. - I Wonder Why
  3. - Denis
  4. - If You Can't Give Me Love

April 21, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 21, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 17th and April 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  2. - The Closer I Get To You
  3. - Bootzilla
  4. - On Broadway
  5. - Dance With Me

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April 21, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 21, 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

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

F.I.S.T

F.I.S.T

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon

Country: United States of America

Besharam

Besharam

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Deven Verma

Starring: Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Bindu, Helen

Boarding School

Boarding School

Release year: 1978

Directed by: André Farwagi

Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Gerry Sundquist, Stefano D'Amato, Gabriele Blum

April 21, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 21, 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:

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

Release year: 1978

Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Vega$

Vega$

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

April 21, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 21, 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

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The Illustrated Guide to Cosmetics Use: Designing Your Face

The Plague Dogs by Richard Adams

The Plague Dogs

By:

This book will be loved by thousands and even millions of people! "THE BOSTON GLOBEA lyrical tale by Richard Adams, the author of WATERSHIP DOWN. This engrossing tale is a remarkable journey.

A Stranger Is Watching by Mary Higgins Clark

A Stranger Is Watching

By:

Ronald Thompson is aware that he didn't kill Nina Peterson... but the state of Connecticut will soon take his life after proving him guilty through due process of law.

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

Whistle by James Jones

Whistle

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Includes "Notes From the Editors" flyer. Brown leather, with gilt decoration on the spine and boards, satin moire endpapers, guided pages, raised bands along spine, and sewn in satin bookmark.

April 21, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 21, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adventureland

Adventureland

Platform: TRS-80, Apple II series, Atari 8-bit, TI-99/4A, Commodore PET, Commodore 64, IBM-PC, Commodore VIC-20, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64, Exidy Sorcerer

Genre: Interactive Fiction

Publisher: Adventure International

Starfleet Orion

Starfleet Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

A Game of Concentration

A Game of Concentration

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Concentration

Publisher: Atari

Blasto

Blasto

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Gremlin

history

Who was the US President on April 21, 1978?

On April 21, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1978?

On April 21, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 21, 1978?

On April 21, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 21st?

April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of April. 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 April 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).

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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 April 1978?

April 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

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Friday April 21, 1978