Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 28th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for July 28, 1978What happened on Friday, July 28, 1978?
About July 28th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 24, 1978, Billy Martin resigned as manager of the New York Yankees after a public dispute with owner George Steinbrenner and player Reggie Jackson. Five days later, during the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day on July 29, 1978, Steinbrenner announced that Martin would return as manager in 1980.
- Day of the week: July 28th, 1978 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb
- #1 UK song: You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
More about July 28th, 1978? See below for more news and curiosities on July 28th, 1978.
A meaningful gift for someone born on July 28, 1978
Turn 1978 into a personalized nostalgia gift
The personalized 1978 nostalgia year poster is a beautifully researched snapshot of the books, songs and movies that shaped 1978.
- Best-selling books from 1978
- Popular songs from 1978
- Popular movies from 1978
$9.90 · Personalized digital poster delivered instantly by email
Create a 1978 year posterWant the exact date instead? Create a July 28, 1978 poster
See our satisfaction and refund policy.
Real poster exampleTable of contents
- July 28, 1978: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 28, 1978?
- Who was born on July 28, 1978?
- July 28, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- July 28, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- July 28, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 28, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 28, 1978?
- Back in 1978
July 28, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 28, 1978:
- Billy Martin resigns as Yankees manager On July 24, 1978, Billy Martin resigned as manager of the New York Yankees after a public dispute with owner George Steinbrenner and player Reggie Jackson. Five days later, during the Yankees' Old-Timers' Day on July 29, 1978, Steinbrenner announced that Martin would return as manager in 1980. source: washingtonpost.com
- Perth Observatory discovers asteroid Raybrown On July 28, 1978, the Perth Observatory in Bickley, Western Australia, discovered asteroid (5840) Raybrown. This asteroid, belonging to the Agnia family, was later named in honor of American jazz bassist Ray Brown. source: de.wikipedia.org
July 28, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was July 28, 1978?
July 28, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 209th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 28, 1978 can also be written as 7/28/1978 in the US and as 28/7/1978 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on July 28, 1978?
Famous people born on July 28, 1978:
![Yannick Jauzion]()
Yannick JauzionYannick Jauzion was a prominent French rugby union player who played as a center for the national team and several top clubs, known for his...
![Kirina Mano]()
Kirina Mano![Hendrik Borgmann]()
Hendrik Borgmann
July 28, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 28, 1978:
![Ferdinand Hajný]()
Ferdinand Hajný![Giuseppe Cagnina]()
Giuseppe Cagnina![Maria Algranati]()
Maria Algranati
July 28, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 28, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 24th and July 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 28, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 1978 was Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
- Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
- Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
- Donna Summer - Last Dance
- Frankie Valli - Grease
July 28, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 28, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
- Marshall Hain - Dancin' In The City
- Clout - Substitute
- The Motors - Airport
July 28, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 28, 1978 was You And I by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
- Rick James - You And I
- A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
- Commodores - Three Times A Lady
- Quincy Jones - Stuff Like That
- Donna Summer - Last Dance
July 28, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th is Leo.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
Discover the personality of July born.
Unlock the Mysteries of July 28, 1978! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
July 28, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 28, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 28, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 28, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 12:57 am and setting at 04:02 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1978.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on July 28, 1978
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on July 28, 1978?
Someone born on July 28, 1978 is:
48 years and 5 days old,
or 576 months and 5 days old,
or 2505 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17537 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 28, 1978?
There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 28th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1978?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 28, 1978.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1978
Why 1978 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on July 28, 1978, a 1978 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to July 28, 1978 includes Billy Martin resigns as Yankees manager, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 28, 1978 included “Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibb, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 28, 1978 included The Deer Hunter, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
July 28, 1978 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Yannick Jauzion, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make July 28, 1978 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1978, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to July 28, 1978.
The 1978 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to July 28, 1978.
Explore the fuller story in our 1978 history guide, or see the 1978 poster gift page. You can also compare ideas in our birth-year poster guide.
Make 1978 part of their celebration
A personalized digital nostalgia gift, ready to order for someone connected to July 28, 1978.
