Wednesday August 23, 1978: on this day

August 23, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1978 can also be written as 8/23/1978 in the US and as 23/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1978 in August 1978 calendar

Here's what happened on August 23, 1978:

• Iranian students occupies iranian embassy at wassenaar

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 23, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:20 pm and setting at 12:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.

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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1978

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Famous people born on August 23, 1978:

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Andrew Rannells

  American actor and singer.

• Kden Kobe

  Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...

• Kattaleia Bryant

  Legendary basketball player known for her scoring prowess.

• Julian Casablancas

  American singer-songwriter and producer.

• Jacob Bernstein

  Reporter for The New York Times and son of Carl Bernstein and Nora Ephron.

• Randal Tye Thomas

  American journalist and politician (b. 1978).

• James Corden

  Actor.

• Jeanne You
• Morena Salvino
• Joachim Cooder
• Georgi Čilikov

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

• Ray Park

  Scottish actor and stuntman.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1978?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 23, 1978.

Famous people died on August 23, 1978:

• Giuseppe Colizzi
• Oleg Karavaev
• Károly Levitzky
• Raffaele de Courten

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

• Bruk Alemayehu

  Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Holidays on August 23, 1978:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1978:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1978 was Grease by Frankie Valli, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Frankie Valli - Grease
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. The Rolling Stones - Miss You
4. Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie
5. Foreigner - Hot Blooded

August 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
2. The Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. Clout - Substitute
4. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
5. Darts - It's Raining

August 23, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1978 was Get Off by Foxy, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 23, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Foxy - Get Off
2. Commodores - Three Times A Lady
3. L.T.D. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
4. A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
5. ConFunkShun - Shake And Dance