Saturday January 28, 1978: on this day
January 28, 1978 was the 28th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is January 28, 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 28, 1978, who was born and died on January 28, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 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 28th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 28, 1978?
- January 28, 1978: What happened on that day?
- January 28, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 28, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 28, 1978?
- January 28, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 28, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- January 28, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 28, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- January 28, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 28, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 28, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 28, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 28, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on January 28, 1978?
What day of the week was January 28, 1978?
January 28, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 28th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 28, 1978 can also be written as 1/28/1978 in the US and as 28/1/1978 in UK and Europe.
January 28, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 28, 1978:
- Fantasy island starring ricardo montalban premieres on abc tv
- Richard chase, the quotvampire of sacramentoquot, is arrested.
- A bomb explodes outside the hilton hotel in sydney, australia, killing 2 garbagemen, a policeman and injuring several others.
- Hollywood film director roman polanski skips bail and flees to france, after pleading guilty to charges of engaging in sex with a 13-year-old girl.
January 28, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 28, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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January 28, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 28, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:42 pm and setting at 09:45 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1978.
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Famous people born on January 28, 1978:
- Sheamus
Sheamus is a professional wrestler known for his time in wwe and for being a multiple-time world champion.
- Gianluigi Buffon
Italian goalkeeper, who plays for juventus in serie a. experts consider him to be one the greatest and most successful goalkeepers of all...
- Jamie Carragher
English footballer and sportscaster.
- Vanessa Villela
Vanessa villela is a mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'mi corazón es tuyo' and 'el señor de los cielos'.
- Big Freedia
American musician.
- Papa Bouba Diop
Senegalese footballer (d. 2020).
- Papa Diop
Senegalese footballer.
- Helga Bauer
Salas; miss bolivia universe (1997).
- Stephen Farrelly
Irish professional wrestler.
- Megan Abubo
- Mike Souza
- Sergej Golubev
- Román González
- Jasmin Handanovič
- Jin Mi-jeong
- Varmah Kpoto
Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:
- Elijah Wood
Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.
- Ariel Winter
Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.
- Joey Fatone
Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.
- Nick Carter
American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.
- Shruti Haasan
Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.
- Barbi Benton
American singer and model, actress.
- Alan Alda
American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.
- Rick Warren
American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.
- Charles Taylor
Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.
- Frank Skinner
English comedian, actor, and author.
January 28, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 2 months old,
or 554 months and 22 days old,
or 2411 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16883 days old,
if you were born on January 28, 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 28, 1978?
There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 28, 1978.
January 28, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 28, 1978:
- Ormand Beach
Ormand Beach was an American athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay.
- Ward Moore
American author known for his science fiction novel 'Bring the Jubilee'.
- Antero González
- Archie Robertson
- Greta Johansson
- Jerzy Kuryłowicz
- Arnold Hauser
- Mario De Negri
- Julio Pereira Larraín
What famous deaths happened on January 28th?
Famous deaths on January 28th:
- Joe Viterelli
American actor (born 1937).
- Cicely Tyson
American actress (b. 1924).
- John Banner
Austrian actor (born 1910).
- Astryd Lindgren
Renowned Swedish author of children's books.
- Olita Tyson
Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.
- Henry VIII
King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.
- Mayes Burt
Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.
- Winefred Ward
Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
- Zarra Neale Hurston
Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.
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January 28, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 28, 1978:
- Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
January 28, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 28, 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 28, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.
January 28, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 28, 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:
- Player - Baby Come Back
- Randy Newman - Short People
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)
- Paul Simon - Slip Slidin' Away
January 28, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.
January 28, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 28, 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:
- Wings - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
- Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
- Donna Summer - Love's Unkind
- The Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - Floral Dance
- Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache
January 28, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1978 was Our Love by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.
January 28, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 28, 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:
- Natalie Cole - Our Love
- ConFunkShun - Ffun
- Stargard - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
- Heatwave - Always And Forever
- War - Galaxy
January 28, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 28, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 28, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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:
January 28, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 28, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 28, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 28, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 28, 1978?
On January 28, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1978?
On January 28, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 28, 1978?
On January 28, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 28th?
January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.
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.