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June 23, 1978 was the 174th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.
Is June 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 June 23, 1978, who was born and died on June 23, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 23, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb), movies (e.g. Heaven Can Wait, directed by Warren Beatty, Buck Henry), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 23rd, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 23, 1978?
- June 23, 1978: What happened on that day?
- June 23, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 23, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 23, 1978?
- June 23, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 23, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- June 23, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 23, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- June 23, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 23, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 23, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 23, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 23, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 23, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on June 23, 1978?
What day of the week was June 23, 1978?
June 23, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 174th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 23, 1978 can also be written as 6/23/1978 in the US and as 23/6/1978 in UK and Europe.
June 23, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 23, 1978:
- Panamá recognizes the sahrawi arab democratic republic (sadr).
- Yemen arab republic president ahmad al-ghashmi is killed.
- The gay lesbian solidarity march is held in sydney, australia to mark 10th anniversary of the stonewall riots (which later becomes the annual sydney gay and lesbian mardi gras later incorporating a festival).
June 23, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 23, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 23rd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 23, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 23, 1978 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 10:04 pm and setting at 09:55 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1978.
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Who was born on June 23, 1978?
Famous people born on June 23, 1978:
- Ronte Lang
Former professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.
- Demara Treadway
Renowned NASCAR driver known for his exceptional racing skills.
- Robben Schlüter
Renowned for contributions to open-source projects.
- Dan Wheldon
Dan wheldon was a british racing driver known for winning the indianapolis 500 twice.
- Brendt Callahan
Brendt Callahan was an American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League.
- Meredith Kessler
Successful triathlete known for her Ironman victories.
- Memphis Bleek
Memphis Bleek is a hip-hop artist known for his collaborations with Jay-Z.
- Alexandria Shanina
Russian politician and member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation.
- Matt Light
American football player and sportscaster.
- Frederic Leclercq
French bassist (dragonforce).
- Dani Poyatos
- Faiza Soudani
- Silvia Janoštinová
- Nick LaLota
Whose famous birthday is on June 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 23rd:
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Hamza AbbasiHamza abbasi is a pakistani tv actor known for his roles in popular tv dramas and for his outspoken views on social and political issues.
![Frances McDormand]()
Frances McDormandFrances mcdormand is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as fargo, three billboards outside ebbing,...
![June Carter Cash]()
June Carter CashAmerican singer and musician (born 1929).
![Melissa Rauch]()
Melissa RauchMelissa rauch is a tv actress best known for her role as bernadette rostenkowski-wolowitz on the popular sitcom the big bang theory.
![Joel Edgerton]()
Joel EdgertonJoel edgerton is an australian actor known for his roles in films such as warrior, the great gatsby, and loving.
![Joss Whedon]()
Joss WhedonAmerican director, producer, and screenwriter.
![Bob Fosse]()
Bob FosseAmerican choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career.
![Bryan Brown]()
Bryan BrownActor from ausra who made his international debut in the 1980 movie "breaker morant".
![Louis Seigner]()
Louis SeignerMathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.
![Irene Worth]()
Irene WorthAmerican actress (d. 2002).
June 23, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 10 months old,
or 550 months and 1 day old,
or 2391 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16742 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 23, 1978?
There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 23, 1978.
June 23, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 23, 1978:
- Jeff Cohen
- Bruno Vilar
- Kim Winona
What famous deaths happened on June 23rd?
Famous deaths on June 23rd:
![Peter Falk]()
Peter FalkPeter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.
![Zarah Leander]()
Zarah LeanderSwedish actress and singer leander.
![Maureen O'Sullivan]()
Maureen O'SullivanMaureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' film series.
![Dick Van Patten]()
Dick Van PattenAmerican tv, stage and tv actor best known for his tv series "eight is enough" 1977-1981.
![Buster Merryfield]()
Buster MerryfieldBritish actor (born 1920).
![Mary Boland]()
Mary BolandActress (boy trouble new moon) dies at 83.
![Fay Holden]()
Fay HoldenActress (mother – andy hardy films), who dies at the age of 77.
- Jonas Salk
American scientist, immunologist and biologist.
- Johathon Salk
Developed the first successful polio vaccine.
- Richard Matheson
Renowned author known for his contributions to horror and science fiction genres.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 23rd
June 23, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 23, 1978:
- J??i (L?go) - Latvia
- The Happiest day of the year is June 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [4]
- National holiday - Luxembourg
- Midsummer's Eve, Christianized the eve of the feast of Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated in much of Northern Europe and the British Islands
- Victory Day - Estonia
- Father's Day - Poland
Observances on June 23, 1978:
- International Widows' Day
- United Nations Public Service Day
Saints celebrated on June 23, 1978:
- Saint Jonas Day - Lithuania
June 23, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 23, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 19th and June 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.
June 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
- Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
- Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
- John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- ABBA - Take A Chance On Me
June 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.
June 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Darts - The Boy From New York City
- Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
June 23, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.
June 23, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
- Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door
- Heatwave - The Grooveline
- Linda Clifford - Runaway Love
- George Duke - Dukey Stick (Part One)
June 23, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 23, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Heaven Can Wait
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Warren Beatty, Buck Henry
Starring: Warren Beatty, James Mason, Julie Christie, Jack Warden
Country: United States of America
The Wild Geese
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
Starring: Richard Burton, Roger Moore, Richard Harris, Hardy Krüger
Country: United States of America
Good Guys Wear Black
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Ted Post
Starring: Chuck Norris, Anne Archer, James Franciscus, Lloyd Haynes
Country: United States of America
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
June 23, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
Heiter bis wolkig
Release year: 1978
High Hopes
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Joe Eckardt
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
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
June 23, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 23, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Illusions
By: Richard Bach
A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …
Coming Into The Country
By: John McPhee
The unforgettable story of Alaska and Alaskans is "Coming into the Country". It's a rich tapestry with vivid characters, observed landscapes and descriptive narrative. The three main segments deal with the following:
The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.
The Only Investment Guide You'Ll Ever Need
By: Andrew Tobias
Over thirty years, The Only Investment Guide You Will Ever Need has been a popular finance guide that has won the loyalty of over a million people across the United States.
The Holcroft Covenant
By: Robert Ludlum
The Fourth Reich is on the verge of forming, and the only person who can stop it from arising is about to sign its birth certificates.
June 23, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 23, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Ship
Adventureland
Starfleet Orion
Sargon
Clowns
Who was the US President on June 23, 1978?
On June 23, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 23, 1978?
On June 23, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 23, 1978?
On June 23, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about June 23rd?
June 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of June. 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 June 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: houthis launch an attack that kills one syrian and injures 21 others. this attack is at abha international airport. it was previously attacked with a ballistic weapon two weeks ago. (reuters) there are reports that another attack has occurred at jizan airport. however, there have been no confirmation. (business insider). houthis warn of more attacks if saudi arabia continues to escalate its aggression in yemen.
- 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018, syria): the syrian government launched a ground offensive in eastern daraa, the southern province.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: multiple bombings in june 2017 at a parachinar market kill at least 37 and injure more than 150 others. (radio free europe/radio liberty). (al jazeera). a suicide car bombing occurs at a quetta police checkpoint, killing at least 13.
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 June 1978?
June 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
