Friday February 24, 1978: on this day

February 24, 1978 was the 55th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 24, 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 24, 1978, who was born and died on February 24, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 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 24th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 24, 1978?


February 24, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 55th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1978 can also be written as 2/24/1978 in the US and as 24/2/1978 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 1978:

  • Kevin porter, new jersey nets, sets nba record with 29 assists in a game.
  • The yuba county five disappear in california. four of their bodies are found four months later.

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February 24, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th 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 24, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 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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Discover the planets positions on February 24th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 24, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 24, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 24, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:34 pm and setting at 07:48 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 24, 1978?


Famous people born on February 24, 1978:

  • Nicolena Hernandez

    A Mexican scientist specializing in renewable energy and sustainable development.

  • Louise Woodward

    British au pair hired by the eappen family to care for matthew on 11/18/1996.

  • DeWayne Wise

    American baseball player.

  • Louise Woodward in Elton

    England: the nanny who murdered matthew eappen.

  • Leon Constantine

    English footballer.

  • John Nolan

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (straylight run, taking back sunday).

  • Shinya

    Japanese drummer and songwriter (dir en grey).

  • Gary

    Rapper.

  • Ona Grauer
    Ona Grauer
  • Aleksander Sekulić
  • Corey Benjamin
  • Jon Fitch
  • Nicole Lyn
  • Lucien Nicolet
  • Blake Ritson
  • Yuyuko Takemiya
  • Bangladesh
  • Shinya Terashi

Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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February 24, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 27 days old,

or 2408 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16857 days old,

if you were born on February 24, 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 24, 1978?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 24, 1978.

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February 24, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 24, 1978:

  • Alma Thomas

    American abstract painter associated with the Washington Color School.

  • Henri Larnoe
  • Jean Wagner
  • Franco Arcalli

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 24th

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February 24, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 24, 1978:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 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 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 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:

  1. - Stayin' Alive
  2. - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
  3. - Just The Way You Are
  4. - Sometimes When We Touch
  5. - Emotion

February 24, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 24, 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:

  1. - Take A Chance On Me
  2. - Figaro
  3. - If I Had Words
  4. - Come Back My Love
  5. - Uptown Top Ranking

February 24, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 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 24, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 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:

  1. - It's You That I Need
  2. - Flashlight
  3. - Always And Forever
  4. - Too Hot Ta Trot
  5. - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"

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February 24, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 24, 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

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

Fingers

Release year: 1978

Directed by: James Toback

Starring: Harvey Keitel, Tisa Farrow, Jim Brown, Michael V. Gazzo

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

The Toolbox Murders

The Toolbox Murders

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Dennis Donnelly

Starring: Cameron Mitchell, Pamelyn Ferdin, Wesley Eure, Nicolas Beauvy

February 24, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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

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

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

February 24, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 24, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dreams Die First by Harold Robbins

Dreams Die First

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"Robbins eroticized commerce and, at the time, commercialized erotica. He dashing into an rich new market for dirty novels." --The New Yorker. "Robbins' dialog is moving... His people have the warmth

The Second Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Second Deadly Sin

By:

This is a taut, gripping story that puts Edward Delaney, a police detective, on the trail of a criminal in New York City's art world. Victor Maitland, a world-renowned artist was discovered a month ago

The Honorable Schoolboy by John le Carré

The Honorable Schoolboy

By:

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library / First Edition Society 1977. First edition. Full-leather. Bound in orange brown leather full leather with raised band, gilt-decorated, -titled, all edges are gilt

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

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 Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

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This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.

February 24, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 24, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynasty (video game)

Dynasty (video game)

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Casino

Casino

Platform: Atari 2600 Microsoft Windows Xbox Playstation 2

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

history

Who was the US President on February 24, 1978?

On February 24, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1978?

On February 24, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 24, 1978?

On February 24, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 24th?

February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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 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.

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