Saturday April 22, 1978: on this day

About April 22nd, 1978, in brief:

  • Historical events: Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by Earl Anthony.
  • Day of the week: April 22nd, 1978 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Amber Heard, Jack Nicholson
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Night Fever by Bee Gees
  • #1 UK song: Matchstalk Men And Matchstalk Cats And Dogs by Brian & Michael
  • Popular movie: Ecce bombo directed by Nanni Moretti

More about April 22nd, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on April 22nd, 1978.

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What day of the week was April 22, 1978?


April 22, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 112th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1978 can also be written as 4/22/1978 in the US and as 22/4/1978 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1978 in April 1978 calendar

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April 22, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 22, 1978:

  • Firestone world bowling tournament of champions won by earl anthony.
  • Will[iam auge] geer, actor (grandpa - the waltons), dies from a respiratory ailment at age 75.

April 22, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 22, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd 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 22, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on April 22nd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 22, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 22, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 22, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:20 pm and setting at 05:31 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 22, 1978?


Famous people born on April 22, 1978:

  • Roniya Agarwal

    Roniya Agarwal is a renowned Indian social activist who has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.

  • Itali Bianchi

    Itali Bianchi is a rising star in the Italian political scene, known for her progressive views.

  • Gennell Rodriguez

    Gennell Rodriguez is a prominent civil rights activist and community organizer.

  • Katleen Kingsbury

    Katleen Kingsbury is an American journalist and editor who currently serves as the managing editor of The New York Times.

  • Latayna Flores

    Latayna Flores is a successful entrepreneur who has founded several tech startups and is known for her innovative business strategies.

  • Alvon Patel

    Alvon Patel is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and sold multiple technology startups.

  • Iyani Ajayi

    Iyani Ajayi is a Nigerian journalist who has worked for several prominent media outlets in the country.

  • Artice Wilson

    Artice Wilson is an innovative entrepreneur who has founded a successful tech startup in the renewable energy sector.

  • Copelan Wilkins

    Copelan Wilkins is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and led several innovative startups in the technology sector.

  • Haleem Qureshi

    Haleem Qureshi is a Pakistani entrepreneur and the founder of Qureshi Group, a leading conglomerate with interests in various sectors,...

  • Lannis Harding

    Lannis Harding is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and sold multiple startups in the technology industry.

  • Chisa Fukunaga

    A Japanese contemporary artist known for her mixed media and installation works.

  • Reyhan Altınbaş

    Turkish businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded a successful technology company.

  • Kelina Kondo

    Kelina Kondo is a Japanese novelist known for her poignant stories exploring themes of family, identity, and cultural duality.

  • Hargis Mcclellan

    Hargis Mcclellan is a robotics engineer who has contributed to the development of advanced industrial and service robots.

  • Cleston Gonzalez

    Cleston Gonzalez is a successful entrepreneur who founded a innovative startup in the renewable energy sector.

  • Jaicob Andersson

    Jaicob Andersson is a Swedish politician who has served in the national parliament since 2014.

  • Jackye Takahashi

    Jackye Takahashi is a Japanese-American novelist whose critically acclaimed novels explore themes of cultural identity and the immigrant...

  • Eithen Sinclair

    Eithen Sinclair is a contemporary Scottish novelist known for his critically acclaimed historical fiction novels that delve into the...

  • Shoaib Qureshi

    Pakistani entrepreneur who founded the e-commerce platform Daraz.

Whose famous birthday is on April 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 22nd:

  • Amber Heard
    Amber Heard

    Amber heard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as aquaman and the rum diary.

  • Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson

    After years of playing smaller roles, he is now a major actor in america.

  • Machine Kelly
    Machine Kelly

    Machine gun kelly, also known as mgk, is an american rapper and actor known for his rapid-fire delivery and energetic live performances.

  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan

    Jeffrey dean morgan is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like grey's anatomy and the walking dead, as well as his portrayal...

  • François Berléand
    François Berléand

    French theater and film actor.

  • Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell

    Andie macdowell is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'groundhog day' and 'four weddings and a funeral'.

  • Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone

    Patti lupone is a tony and grammy award-winning american actress and singer known for her powerful performances in musical theater,...

  • Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert

    Eddie albert was an american actor known for his roles in film and television, including his iconic role as oliver wendell douglas in the tv...

  • Ryan Stiles
    Ryan Stiles

    Ryan stiles is a canadian-american actor and comedian best known for his work on the improv comedy show 'whose line is it anyway?'.

  • Evelyne Bouix
    Evelyne Bouix

    French actress on the stage and in film, well-known for her interpretation of piaf in "edith and marcel", 1983.

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April 22, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years and 18 days old,

or 552 months and 18 days old,

or 2402 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16820 days old,

if you were born on April 22, 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 22, 1978?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 22, 1978.

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April 22, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 22, 1978:

  • Will Geer
    Will Geer

    Actor (grandpa walton–waltons), passes away at 75.

  • Nicolae Caranfil
  • Basil Dean
  • Varvara Mjasnikova
  • Guglielmo Oppezzo
  • Willy Sperco

What famous deaths happened on April 22nd?

Famous deaths on April 22nd:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Alida Valli
    Alida Valli

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Erma Bombeck
    Erma Bombeck

    American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

  • Irene Rich
    Irene Rich

    American silent screen star, who was 16 at the time.

  • Jane Froman
    Jane Froman

    American actress and singer (b. 1907).

  • Lionel Atwill
    Lionel Atwill

    Actor (captain blood and great waltz), died at 61.

  • Anzel Adams

    Renowned landscape photographer known for his black-and-white images of the American West.

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April 22, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 22, 1978:

  • Brazil - Discovery Day.

Observances on April 22, 1978:

  • International Mother Earth Day

Saints celebrated on April 22, 1978:

  • Saints Soter and Caius
  • Saint Leonidas (died 202)
  • Saint Theodorus (d. 613)
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April 22, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 22, 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 22, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

April 22, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 22, 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 22, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 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 22, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 22, 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 22, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 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 22, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 22, 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 22, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 22, 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 22, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 22, 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 22, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 22, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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 Human Factor by Graham Greene

The Human Factor

By:

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.

Scruples by Judith Krantz

Scruples

By:

Scruples is the first novel to make publishing history. It's widely regarded as the best novel ever about the extravagant lifestyle of the Beverly Hills boutique owner and its employees.

Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer

Looking Out For Number One

By:

Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.

April 22, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 22, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Pirate Adventure

Pirate Adventure

Platform: TRS-80, Vic 20, TI-99/4A, Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

history

Who was the US President on April 22, 1978?

On April 22, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 22, 1978?

On April 22, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 22, 1978?

On April 22, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 22nd?

April 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 luzon earthquake: 16 people are killed in a magnitude-6.1 earthquake that struck the towns of porac, lubao, pampanga, philippines, at 17:11 philippine standard time. the manila times. according to phivolcs the epicenter is 18 kilometres (11 miles) northeast of castillejos in zambales. phivolcs initially recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.7. later, it was upgraded to 6.1.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. rival hamas members and fatah members clash at a tent set by the family mohammed ayoub (14 years old) to offer condolences for his death during the protests. hamas dismantles and orders everyone to leave the tent later.
  • 2017 - Pope francis pays tribute to christians who died under communism and nazism at rome's basilica of st. bartholomew. he also names the wife of a muslim woman he met in lesbos (greece), and who was murdered by terrorists for refusing to drop her crucifix. francis called the lesbos camp a "concentration camp" and noted that many refugee camps, despite the goodwill of local communities, are often overcrowded and little more then prisons.

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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.

Discover how April 1978 calendar looked like.

Saturday April 22, 1978