Thursday November 23, 1978
US date format: 11/23/1978, UK date format: 23/11/1978
It was Thursday, under the sign of Sagittarius (see zodiac on November 23, 1978). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Alison Mosshart and Kayvan Novak.
In that special week of November people in US were listening to MacArthur Park by Donna Summer.
In UK Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats was in the top 5 hits.
Hababam Sinifi Dokuz Doguruyor, directed by Kartal Tibet, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978
while Eye Of The Needle by Ken Follett was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Rentner haben niemals Zeit.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Phasor Zap or Atari Football.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1978, at November 23 across the years or at November 1978 calendar.
Historical Events
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Holidays
- Slovenia - Rudolf Maister Day
- Japan - Kinro kansha no hi (Labour Thanksgiving Day)
- Georgia - St George's Day
- R.C. Saints - Pope Clement I, Saint Columban
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Famous Birthday
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English actor director and screenwriter.
American singer-songwriter (The Kills...
NYC, New York -- Rhythmic gymnast (US...
German-Turkish footballer.
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Autumn Sonata
Directed by: Ingmar Bergman
Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Liv Ullmann, Lena Nyman, Halvar Björk
Country: United States of America
Days of Heaven
Directed by: Terrence Malick
Starring: Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard, Linda Manz
Country: United States of America
Halloween
Directed by: John Carpenter
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Moran, Nancy Kyes
Country: United States of America
Watership Down
Directed by: Martin Rosen
Starring: John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson, Michael Graham Cox
Country: United States of America
The Silent Partner
Directed by: Daryl Duke
Starring: Elliott Gould, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, Céline Lomez
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of November 23, 1978?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Sport Games on November 23, 1978
NFL
American Football- Denver Broncos - Detroit Lions : 14 - 17
- Washington Redskins - Dallas Cowboys : 10 - 37
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Treasure Island
Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong
Country: Japan
Taxi
Apple Pie
Directed by: Howard Goldberg
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Heidi
Directed by: Daniel Ray
How old am I?
If November 23, 1978 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in November 1978?
- LIFE: Mickey Mouse
- Time: Election winners Brown, Bradley, Carey, Kassebaum, Cochran and Thompson
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8615
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Eye Of The Needle
By: Ken Follett
The worldwide phenomenon from the author of Edge of Eternity.His code name was “The Needle.” He was a German aristocrat of extraordinary intelligence—a master spy with a legacy of violence in
The Far Pavilions
By: M.M. Kaye
This sweeping epic set in 19th-century India begins in the foothills of the towering Himalayas and follows a young Indian-born orphan as he's raised in England and later returns to India
Scruples
By: Judith Krantz
Scruples is the novel that created publishing history, the first-and widely acknowledged to be the very best-novel ever written about the staggeringly luxurious life of a Beverly Hills boutique and the people who work in
Gnomes
By: Rien Poortvliet
The delightful classic Gnomes has been repackaged in this exceptional collector's edition to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this magical book.
The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
Discusses not only the physical benefits of running, but its psychological benefits as well: increasing self-esteem, acquiring a "high" from running, and being able to cope better with pressure and tension.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Gee Bee
Dynasty (video game)
Phasor Zap
Atari Football
Pirate Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on November 23, 1978?
On November 23, 1978 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is November 23, 1978?
On November 23, 1978 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Who was the US President on November 23, 1978?
On November 23, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 23, 1978?
On November 23, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on November 23, 1978?
On November 23, 1978 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on November 23, 1978?
On November 23, 1978 several famous people were born including, Alison Mosshart, Kayvan Novak, Aliane Baquerot.
What was the number one song in November 23, 1978?
The number one song in the week of November 23, 1978 was MacArthur Park by Donna Summer in US and Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats in UK.
What were the top hits on November 23, 1978?
The top hits on November 23, 1978 were MacArthur Park by Donna Summer, Double Vision by Foreigner, How Much I Feel by Ambrosia in US and Rat Trap by The Boomtown Rats, Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, Hopelessly Devoted To You by Olivia Newton-John in UK.
