Tuesday January 24, 1978: on this day

January 24, 1978 was the 24th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 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 January 24, 1978, who was born and died on January 24, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 24, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Come Back by Player), movies (e.g. Ecce bombo, directed by Nanni Moretti), 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 January 24th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 24, 1978?


January 24, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 24th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1978 can also be written as 1/24/1978 in the US and as 24/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

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January 24, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 24, 1978:

  • Carter executive order on intelligence
  • Us president jimmy carter signs executive order on intelligence (number 12036).
  • 31st nhl all-star game: wales beat campbell 3-2 (overtime) at buffalo, new york.
  • Soviet satellite kosmos 954, with a nuclear reactor on board, burns up in earth's atmosphere, scattering radioactive debris over canada's northwest territories. only 1% is recovered.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 24, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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 January 24th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 07:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 25, 1977 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.

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Who was born on January 24, 1978?


Famous people born on January 24, 1978:

  • Veerle Baetens
    Veerle Baetens

    Belgian actress and singer.

  • Kristen Schaal
    Kristen Schaal

    Kristen schaal is a comedian and actress known for her roles in tv shows like 'flight of the conchords' and 'bob's burgers'.

  • Nik Wallenda

    American high-wire artist who is known for his death-defying tightrope walks.

  • Mark Hildreth

    Canadian actor and musician.

  • Kevin Tillman

    American athlete.

  • Mark Hildreth (actor)
  • Nami Miyahara
  • Jesuli
  • Christina Moses
  • Tomokazu Myōjin
  • Camille Oponga
  • Lorenc Pashja
  • Jeff Peterson
  • Giancarlo Alvarado
  • Hamide Bıkçın Tosun
  • Carlos Alberto de Oliveira Júnior
  • Guzel Manyurova

Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton

    Mischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.

  • Nastassja Kinski
    Nastassja Kinski

    German actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...

  • Daniel Auteuil
    Daniel Auteuil

    French actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...

  • Ed Helms
    Ed Helms

    Ed helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...

  • Riya Sen
    Riya Sen

    Riya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.

  • Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali

    Tatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Michio Kaku
    Michio Kaku

    American theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.

  • Michelle Hunziker
    Michelle Hunziker

    Swiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

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


You are 46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months

or 2413 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16892 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 24, 1978?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 24, 1978:

  • Herta Oberheuser

    German physician (d. 1978).

  • Maurizio Barendson
  • William Barclay
  • Georges Speicher
  • Enzo Caselli
  • Alfredo Deaño

What famous deaths happened on January 24th?

Famous deaths on January 24th:

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Pernell Roberts
    Pernell Roberts

    Pernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Winston Churchill
    Winston Churchill

    British politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).

  • Madge Bellamy
    Madge Bellamy

    Hillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").

  • Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan

    Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.

  • Lil Dagover
    Lil Dagover

    Dutch-born german actress (born in 1887).

  • Larry Fine
    Larry Fine

    American comedian and actor (born in 1902).

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

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


Holidays on January 24, 1978:

  • Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra

Observances on January 24, 1978:

  • International Day of Education
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January 24, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 24, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - Short People
  3. - Stayin' Alive
  4. - You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)
  5. - Slip Slidin' Away

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Uptown Top Ranking
  3. - Love's Unkind
  4. - Floral Dance
  5. - It's A Heartache

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1978 was Our Love by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 24, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 24, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Our Love
  2. - Ffun
  3. - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
  4. - Always And Forever
  5. - Galaxy

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

The most popular movies on January 24, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Leopard in the Snow

Leopard in the Snow

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Gerry O'Hara

Starring: Keir Dullea, Susan Penhaligon, Kenneth More, Billie Whitelaw

Mean Dog Blues

Mean Dog Blues

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Mel Stuart

Starring: Gregg Henry, Kay Lenz, Scatman Crothers, Tina Louise

The One and Only

The One and Only

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Carl Reiner

Starring: Henry Winkler, Kim Darby, Gene Saks, William Daniels

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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 Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

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

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

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

The Book Of Merlyn by Terence H. White

The Book Of Merlyn

By:

The romance and tragedy of THE ONCE & FUTURE KING is complete with this magnificent fantasy about King Arthur's last days, his faithful magician, and his animal teachers.

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

By:

"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

Designing Your Face by Way Bandy

Designing Your Face

By:

The Illustrated Guide to Cosmetics Use: Designing Your Face

Daniel Martin by John Fowles

Daniel Martin

By:

New trade paperback edition "a masterpiece symbolically charged realism Fowles" is now available. He is the only English writer to have the knowledge, power, and wisdom of Tolstoy

Inner Skiing by W. Timothy Gallwey and Robert Kriegel

Inner Skiing

By:

The Classic Guide to Better Skiing: A Completely Redesigned Edition

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

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

Cosmic Conflict

Cosmic Conflict

Platform: Magnavox Odyssey² (US) Philips Videopac (Europe)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Magnavox / Philips

Gee Bee

Gee Bee

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Gremlin Industries

Frogs

Frogs

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action / Platform

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

history

Who was the US President on January 24, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 24, 1978?

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

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What is special about January 24th?

January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of January. 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 January 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
  • 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.

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history

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 January 1978?

January 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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