Thursday April 27, 1978: on this day

April 27, 1978 was the 117th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 27, 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 April 27, 1978, who was born and died on April 27, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Night Fever by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Trishul, directed by Yash Chopra), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 27th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 27, 1978?


April 27, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 117th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1978 can also be written as 4/27/1978 in the US and as 27/4/1978 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 1978 in April 1978 calendar

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April 27, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 27, 1978:

  • Accident at nuclear reactor willow island, charleston, west virginia, kills 51.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from April 27, 1978
  • Afghanistan president daoud khan is killed during a military coup nur mohammed taraki succeeds him.
  • John ehrlichman, a former aide to u.s. president richard nixon, is released from the federal correctional institution, safford, arizona, after serving 18 months for watergate-related crimes.
  • The saur revolution begins in afghanistan, ending the following morning with the murder of afghan president mohammed daoud khan and the establishment of the democratic republic of afghanistan.[7]
  • Willow island disaster: in the deadliest construction accident in united states history, 51 construction workers are killed when a cooling tower under construction collapses at the pleasants power station in willow island, west virginia.

April 27, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 27, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 27, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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April 27, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 27, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 April 27, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 10:43 pm and setting at 09:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1978.

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Who was born on April 27, 1978?


Famous people born on April 27, 1978:

  • Anna Mouglalis

    Actress.

  • Pablo Schreiber

    Actor.

  • Stana Katic

    Actress.

  • Jim James
  • Jakub Janda
  • Céline Martin
  • Fredrik Neij
  • Carlos Andrade
  • Oumar Timbo
  • Remmert Wielinga
  • Sebastián Ariel Romero
  • Knut Dørum Lillebakk
  • Sami Hinkka
  • Ila

Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:

  • Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle

    American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).

  • Anouk Aimée
    Anouk Aimée

    French actress, who made her film debut in 1947.

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Sheena Easton
    Sheena Easton

    A scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.

  • Ludmila Mikaël
    Ludmila Mikaël

    French stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Eric Schmidt
    Eric Schmidt

    American businessman and engineer.

  • William Moseley
    William Moseley

    William moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • Erik Thomson
    Erik Thomson

    An australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.

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April 27, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 21 days old,

or 2394 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16763 days old,

if you were born on April 27, 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 April 27, 1978?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 27, 1978.

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April 27, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 27, 1978:

  • Mohammed Daud

    Premier / president of afghanistan, assassinated.

  • Ralston Crawford
  • Guido Stampacchia
  • John Doeg
  • Denis Drouin

What famous deaths happened on April 27th?

Famous deaths on April 27th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Katherine DeMille
    Katherine DeMille

    Canadian-american actress (b. 1911).

  • Kwame Nkrumah

    Ghanaian nationalist leader who led the country to independence from British colonial rule.

  • Siler Murrow

    Siler Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent, who is considered one of the most influential journalists of the...

  • Fleet Emerson

    Fleet Emerson was a renowned American essayist and philosopher known for his influential writings on transcendentalism.

  • Vanden Stock

    Belgian footballer who played for Anderlecht and the Belgian national team.

  • Siler Emerson

    Siler Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist during the 19th century, known for his transcendentalist philosophy and influential...

  • Sigismund Thalberg

    Renowned pianist and composer.

  • Dim Levin

    Contributed to the development of the Standard Model of particle physics.

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April 27, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 27, 1978:

  • Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
  • Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
  • South Africa: Freedom day.
  • Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.

Saints celebrated on April 27, 1978:

  • Saint Liberalis
  • Saint Mariana
  • Saint Floribert
  • Saint Zita Lombardo
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April 27, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 27, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 27, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 27, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Night Fever
  2. - If I Can't Have You
  3. - Can't Smile Without You
  4. - The Closer I Get To You
  5. - With A Little Luck

April 27, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1978 was Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 27, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 27, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  2. - Too Much Too Little Too Late
  3. - Automatic Lover
  4. - Never Let Her Slip Away

April 27, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 27, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 27, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  2. - On Broadway
  3. - The Closer I Get To You
  4. - Bootzilla
  5. - Take Me To The Next Phase

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April 27, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 27, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Trishul

Trishul

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini

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

Sunset Cove

Sunset Cove

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Al Adamson

Starring: Jay B. Larson, Nathaniel Burr Smidt, Ray Andrews, Karen Fredrik

F.I.S.T

F.I.S.T

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon

Country: United States of America

April 27, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Rumpole of the Bailey

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

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

April 27, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 27, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Whistle by James Jones

Whistle

By:

Includes "Notes From the Editors" flyer. Brown leather, with gilt decoration on the spine and boards, satin moire endpapers, guided pages, raised bands along spine, and sewn in satin bookmark.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

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.

Looking Out For Number One by Robert Ringer

Looking Out For Number One

By:

Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.

The Only Investment Guide You'Ll Ever Need by Andrew Tobias

The Only Investment Guide You'Ll Ever Need

By:

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.

April 27, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 27, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Ship

Star Ship

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Gee Bee

Gee Bee

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Gremlin Industries

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Clowns

Clowns

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Publisher: Commodore

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Who was the US President on April 27, 1978?

On April 27, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1978?

On April 27, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 27, 1978?

On April 27, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 27th?

April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of April. 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 April 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
  • 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.

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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 April 1978?

April 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Thursday April 27, 1978