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February 23, 1978 was the 54th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 23, 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 February 23, 1978, who was born and died on February 23, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, directed by Woo-Ping Yuen), TV series (e.g. All Creatures Great And Small) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 23rd, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 23, 1978?
- February 23, 1978: What happened on that day?
- February 23, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 23, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 23, 1978?
- February 23, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 23, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- February 23, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 23, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- February 23, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 23, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 23, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 23, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 23, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on February 23, 1978?
What day of the week was February 23, 1978?
February 23, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 54th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 23, 1978 can also be written as 2/23/1978 in the US and as 23/2/1978 in UK and Europe.
February 23, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 23, 1978:
- 20th grammy awards: "hotel california", fleetwood mac, debbie boone win.
February 23, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 23, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 23rd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 23, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 23, 1978 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 23, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:33 pm and setting at 07:16 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.
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Who was born on February 23, 1978?
Famous people born on February 23, 1978:
- Dan Snyder
Canadian-american ice hockey player (b. 1978).
- John Manning
Australian rugby league player and actor.
- Residente
Puerto rican-american singer-songwriter.
- Yuka Motohashi
Japanese actress.
- Jo Joyner
English actress.
- Rene Perez
Puerto rican musician (calle 13).
- Karolina Rantamaki
Ice hockey left wing (finland olympics - 1998).
- Pablo Moldú
- Stanislav Vartovník
- Mohd Suffian Abdul Rahman
- Mariano Messera
- Jason Byrne
- Kyriakos Chailīs
- Fabiana Colasuonno
- Dóra Győrffy
- Lars Klingbeil
- Antti Kuisma
Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:
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Emily BluntEmily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.
![Aziz Ansari]()
Aziz AnsariAziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...
![Patricia Richardson]()
Patricia RichardsonPatricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.
![Karan Grover]()
Karan GroverKaran grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.
![Andre Ward]()
Andre WardAndre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Diane Varsi]()
Diane VarsiAmerican actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.
![Natalia Verbeke]()
Natalia VerbekeArgentinian actresses and singers.
![Josh Gad]()
Josh GadAmerican actor, producer, and screenwriter.
![Samara Weaving]()
Samara WeavingTv actress.
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February 23, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 1 month old,
or 553 months and 28 days old,
or 2408 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16858 days old,
if you were born on February 23, 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 February 23, 1978?
There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 23, 1978.
February 23, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 23, 1978:
- Paul Yoshigoro Taguchi
- Eugéne Cornelius Arthurs
- Giuseppe Fortunato Pirrone
What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?
Famous deaths on February 23rd:
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Stan LaurelStan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
![Katherine Helmond]()
Katherine HelmondKatherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.
![Florence Rice]()
Florence RiceActress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.
- Margalit Tzanani
Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.
- John Keats
An english romantic poet.
- Nillie Melba
Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Nachmen Simon
Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.
- James Herriot
A British veterinarian and author who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a country veterinarian in...
- Franciszek Starowieyski
Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.
- John Quincy Adams
The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.
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February 23, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 23, 1978:
- Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
- Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
- Blessed odilia of Mombeek
- Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
- Brunei - National Day.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)
Saints celebrated on February 23, 1978:
- Saint Milburga
- Saint Lazarus (d.867)
February 23, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 23, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
- Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are
- Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch
- Samantha Sang - Emotion
February 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Take A Chance On Me
- Brotherhood Of Man - Figaro
- Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keely - If I Had Words
- Darts - Come Back My Love
- Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
February 23, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1978 was It's You That I Need by Enchantment, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 23, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Enchantment - It's You That I Need
- Parliament - Flashlight
- Heatwave - Always And Forever
- Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
- Stargard - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
February 23, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 23, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Woo-Ping Yuen
Starring: Jackie Chan, Siu Tin Yuen, Jang Lee Hwang, Dean Shek
Country: United States of America
Fingers
Release year: 1978
Directed by: James Toback
Starring: Harvey Keitel, Tisa Farrow, Jim Brown, Michael V. Gazzo
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
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
The Toolbox Murders
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Dennis Donnelly
Starring: Cameron Mitchell, Pamelyn Ferdin, Wesley Eure, Nicolas Beauvy
February 23, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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:
All Creatures Great and Small
Release year: 1978
Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Professionals
Release year: 1977
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
February 23, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 23, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Looking Out For Number One
By: Robert Ringer
Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.
Beggarman, Thief
By: Irwin Shaw
Wesley is haunted by the murder of his father and begins a strange, deeply personal quest. He falls in love with Gretchen, who finds new challenges and opportunities.
The Immigrants
By: Howard Fast
Howard Fast's first book is a beloved family saga. "A most beautiful book...there hasn’t been a book in years that can do an job on readers’ emotions that this book."
Dynasty
By: Robert S. Elegant
Three generations of the Sekloongs are Hong Kong merchant princes. The story follows the lives and times of three generations of Sekloong brothers, who are split by ambition and adultery.
The Women'S Room
By: Marilyn French
The bestseller of twenty-one million copies is now available again for a new generation. First published in 1977, The Women's Room was an original novel that explored the inner lives and experiences of women.
February 23, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 23, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Superman
Cosmic Conflict
Frogs
Depth Charge
Basketball
Who was the US President on February 23, 1978?
On February 23, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1978?
On February 23, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 23, 1978?
On February 23, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 23rd?
February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of February. 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 February 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.
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 February 1978?
February 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
