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see horoscope and birth chart for December 21, 1978What happened on Thursday, December 21, 1978?
About December 21st, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 21, 1978, John Wayne Gacy Jr., a Chicago-area contractor and part-time clown, was arrested for the murders of at least 33 young men and boys. His arrest led to one of the most notorious serial killer cases in U.S. history.
- Day of the week: December 21st, 1978 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Le Freak by Chic
- #1 UK song: Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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- December 21, 1978: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 21, 1978?
- Who was born on December 21, 1978?
- December 21, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 21, 1978?
- Back in 1978
December 21, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 1978:
- John Wayne Gacy Jr. arrested for multiple murders On December 21, 1978, John Wayne Gacy Jr., a Chicago-area contractor and part-time clown, was arrested for the murders of at least 33 young men and boys. His arrest led to one of the most notorious serial killer cases in U.S. history. source: chicagotribune.com
- Sports cartoonist Willard Mullin passes away Willard Mullin, a renowned sports cartoonist known for his work with the New York Herald Tribune and later the New York Post, passed away on December 21, 1978. His illustrations, particularly of the Brooklyn Dodgers, left a lasting impact on sports journalism. source: nytimes.com
- 'A Broadway Musical' opens and closes on the same night On December 21, 1978, the musical 'A Broadway Musical' opened and closed on the same night at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Despite the involvement of notable creators like Charles Strouse and Lee Adams, the production failed to resonate with audiences and critics, leading to its immediate closure. source: ibdb.com
December 21, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1978
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What day of the week was December 21, 1978?
December 21, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 355th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1978 can also be written as 12/21/1978 in the US and as 21/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 21, 1978?
Famous people born on December 21, 1978:
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Jackie Stiles
December 21, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
December 21, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
- Chic - Le Freak
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Billy Joel - My Life
- Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)
December 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
- Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
- Boney M - Mary's Boy Child
- The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - Floral Dance
- Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- Donna Summer - Love's Unkind
December 21, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
- Chic - Le Freak
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
- Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
December 21, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 21, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 21, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1978 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 21, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:25 pm and setting at 11:55 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.
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Someone born on December 21, 1978 is:
47 years 7 months old,
or 571 months and 13 days old,
or 2484 weeks and 4 days old,
or 17392 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1978?
There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 21st 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1978?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 21, 1978.
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Back in 1978
Why 1978 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 21, 1978, a 1978 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 21, 1978 includes John Wayne Gacy Jr. arrested for multiple murders, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 21, 1978 included “Le Freak” by Chic, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 21, 1978 included The Deer Hunter, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 21, 1978 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Shaun Morgan, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 21, 1978 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1978, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to December 21, 1978.
The 1978 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to December 21, 1978.
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