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November 21, 1978 was the 325th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is November 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 November 21, 1978, who was born and died on November 21, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 21, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. MacArthur Park by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Hababam Sinifi Dokuz Doguruyor, directed by Kartal Tibet), TV series (e.g. Rentner Haben Niemals Zeit) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 21st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was November 21, 1978?
- November 21, 1978: What happened on that day?
- November 21, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 21, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on November 21, 1978?
- November 21, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- November 21, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- November 21, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- November 21, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- November 21, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- November 21, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- November 21, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- November 21, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on November 21, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 21, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on November 21, 1978?
What day of the week was November 21, 1978?
November 21, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 325th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 21, 1978 can also be written as 11/21/1978 in the US and as 21/11/1978 in UK and Europe.
November 21, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 21, 1978:
- Bob horner of braves wins nl rookie of year award
November 21, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 21st is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 21, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 21, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on November 21st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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November 21, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 21, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 21, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 12:23 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1978.
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Who was born on November 21, 1978?
Famous people born on November 21, 1978:
![Lucía Jiménez]()
Lucía JiménezSpanish singer and actress.
- Britley Murphy
Britley Murphy was an American actress known for her roles in films such as 8 Mile and Sin City.
- Sara Tanaka
American actor and physician.
- Daniel Bradshaw
Australian rules footballer.
- Nadine Velazquez
Actress.
- Michael Bilandic
American family, only son of chicago mayor michael bilandic.
- Chucks Nwoko
Maltese coach and footballer.
- Olivier Perez
- Ivo Smoje
- Yasmine Al Massri
- Paul Urlovic
- Sergiu Costin
- Petra Dallmann
- David Dixon
- Hrvatin Gudelj
- Emil Noll
Whose famous birthday is on November 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 21st:
![Harold Ramis]()
Harold RamisHarold ramis was an american actor, director, and writer, best known for his work on classic comedies such as ghostbusters, caddyshack, and...
![Carly Rae Jepsen]()
Carly Rae JepsenCarly rae jepsen is a canadian singer and songwriter known for her hit single 'call me maybe' and her pop music career.
![Goldie Hawn]()
Goldie HawnAmerican comedian and actress.
![Marlo Thomas]()
Marlo ThomasMarlo thomas is an american actress known for her role in the tv series 'that girl' and for her work as a feminist and activist.
![Troy Aikman]()
Troy AikmanAmerican football player with the dallas cowboys.
![Lorna Luft]()
Lorna LuftAmerican actress, singer, dancer, and member of a notable family.
![Ingrid Pitt]()
Ingrid PittPolish-born british actress (born in 1937).
![Inés Sastre]()
Inés SastreInés sastre is a spanish actress and model known for her work in international fashion and film.
![Juliet Mills]()
Juliet MillsBritish actress, and famous family, is the daughter of john mills.
![Eleanor Powell]()
Eleanor PowellAmerican tap dancer glenn ford's wife, and tap dancer herself, is killed by cancer at the age of 69.
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November 21, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 5 months old,
or 545 months and 5 days old,
or 2370 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16593 days old,
if you were born on November 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 November 21, 1978?
There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 21, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on November 21, 1978.
November 21, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 21, 1978:
- Guido Gambarini
- Hermann Hänggi
- Francesco Giacomo Tricomi
What famous deaths happened on November 21st?
Famous deaths on November 21st:
![Bill Bixby]()
Bill BixbyAmerican actor who charmed two generations with five tv series, including "my favorite martian", 1963, "the courtship of eddie's father" and...
![Robert Benchley]()
Robert BenchleyRobert benchley was an american humorist, actor, and writer known for his witty and satirical essays and his work as a film actor and...
![Quentin Crisp]()
Quentin CrispBritish gay character and author of "the naked civil servant" in 1931, he "came out" as a limp-wristed, effeminate, mincing queen with blue...
![Jerry Colonna]()
Jerry ColonnaBoston, massachusetts -- actor (road to morocco, road to singapore).
![Florence Reed]()
Florence ReedActress (black panther club), passes away at 84 after a long battle with illness.
![Pierre Blanchar]()
Pierre BlancharPierre blanchar was a french actor who began his career in 1920.
- Valta Raman
Nobel laureate physicist known for the discovery of the Raman effect.
- Abdus Salam
Pakistani theoretical physicist who made fundamental contributions to the electroweak unification theory, for which he was awarded the Nobel...
- Venkat Raman
Indian physicist known for his groundbreaking work in acoustics.
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November 21, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on November 21, 1978:
- Also see November 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- World Hello Day
- Bangladesh - Armed Forces Day in Bangladesh
- R.C. Saints - Presentation of Mary
- World Television Day
November 21, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 21, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 20th and November 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 21, 1978 was MacArthur Park by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.
November 21, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on November 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 20th and November 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - MacArthur Park
- Foreigner - Double Vision
- Ambrosia - How Much I Feel
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Anne Murray - You Needed Me
November 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 21, 1978 was Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.
November 21, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on November 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 20th and November 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
- Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You
- John Travolta - Sandy
- The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl
November 21, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 21, 1978 was I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.
November 21, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on November 21, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 20th and November 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
- Barry White - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
- Rick James - Mary Jane
- Chic - Le Freak
- Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
November 21, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on November 21, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Hababam Sinifi Dokuz Doguruyor
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Kartal Tibet
Starring: Münir Özkul, Adile Nasit, Sener Sen, Perran Kutman
Orchestra Rehearsal
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Balduin Baas, Clara Colosimo, Elizabeth Labi, Ronaldo Bonacchi
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
The Mafu Cage
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Karen Arthur
Starring: Lee Grant, Carol Kane, Will Geer, James Olson
The Cat and the Canary
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Radley Metzger
Starring: Honor Blackman, Michael Callan, Edward Fox, Wendy Hiller
November 21, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on November 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:
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Release year: 1978
Matador
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Erik Balling
Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz
Country: Denmark
Treasure Island
Release year: 1978
Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong
Country: Japan
Apple Pie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Howard Goldberg
Taxi
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
November 21, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on November 21, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mommie Dearest
By: Christina Crawford
Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.
A Time For Truth
By: William E. Simon
An eminent conservative examines the economic and policy policies that threaten liberty and points the way towards an American Renaissance.
Eye Of The Needle
By: Ken Follett
The global phenomenon created by Edge of Eternity's author. His code name was "The Needle". He was a German aristocrat of exceptional intelligence, a master spy with a history of violence.
The Silmarillion
By: J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien
"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.
Gnomes
By: Rien Poortvliet
This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.
November 21, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on November 21, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Atari Football
Sargon
Slot Racers
Canyon Bomber
Pirate Adventure
Who was the US President on November 21, 1978?
On November 21, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 21, 1978?
On November 21, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on November 21, 1978?
On November 21, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about November 21st?
November 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of November. 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 November 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 55 deaths in suicide bombing attack on kabul gathering of religious scholars.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. an estimated 50 people die when a suicide bomber targets a mosque in mubi, nigeria, during morning prayers.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). a 48-hour ceasefire that is largely ineffective comes to an end as both sides continue fighting and violate the terms. at least 35 people are killed, 4 of them civilians.
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 November 1978?
November 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.
