Friday September 29, 1978: on this day

September 29, 1978 was the 272nd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is September 29, 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 September 29, 1978, who was born and died on September 29, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 29, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss You All Over by Exile), movies (e.g. The Boys from Brazil, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner), TV series (e.g. Apple Pie) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 29th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 29, 1978?


September 29, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1978 can also be written as 9/29/1978 in the US and as 29/9/1978 in UK and Europe.

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September 29, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 29, 1978:

  • Flying high, debuts on cbs
  • For richer, for poorer, tv daytime soap

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September 29, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 29, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 29, 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 September 29th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 29, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 29, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 29, 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 September 29, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:07 am and setting at 05:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1978.

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Who was born on September 29, 1978?


Famous people born on September 29, 1978:

  • Nathan West
    Nathan West

    American actor, musician, and singer.

  • Mohini Bhardwaj

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Kurt Nilsen

    Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Neville Roach

    English footballer.

  • Gunner McGrath

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (much the same).

  • Luca Gianquitto

    Italian composer and guitarist.

  • Dana Loesch

    Activist.

  • Mandy Groff

    Miss nebraska teen usa (1996).

  • Toby Driver
  • Dmitrij Gerasimenko
  • Gil Mossinson
  • Jerome Robinson
  • Karen Putzer
  • Mun In-guk
  • Sergio Órteman

Whose famous birthday is on September 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 29th:

  • Kevin Durant
    Kevin Durant

    Kevin durant is an american professional basketball player known for his scoring ability and versatility on the court.

  • Mouni Roy
    Mouni Roy

    Mouni roy is an indian actress known for her work in indian television and films.

  • Chrissy Metz
    Chrissy Metz

    Chrissy metz is an american actress best known for her role as kate pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Anita Ekberg
    Anita Ekberg

    Swedish actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Zachary Levi
    Zachary Levi

    Zachary levi is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series chuck and the movie shazam!.

  • Erika Eleniak
    Erika Eleniak

    Erika eleniak is an american actress and model best known for her role as shauni mcclain in the tv series baywatch.

  • Stephen Boss
    Stephen Boss

    Stephen boss, also known as twitch, is a professional dancer and choreographer, best known for his appearances on the tv show 'so you think...

  • Luke Goss
    Luke Goss

    British musician who was wildly popular with screaming fans in 1987.

  • Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn

    American actress known for her comic timing and fey delivery of comedy roles.

  • Anaïs Demoustier
    Anaïs Demoustier

    French actress well-known for many roles, including "the time of the wolf", directed michael haneke, and "hellphone" starring jean dujardin.

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September 29, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 28 days old,

or 2373 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16617 days old,

if you were born on September 29, 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 September 29, 1978?

There are 185 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 29, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on September 29, 1978.

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September 29, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 29, 1978:

  • Giuseppe Arcaini

What famous deaths happened on September 29th?

Famous deaths on September 29th:

  • Carson McCullers
    Carson McCullers

    American short story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet (d. 1967).

  • Lois Maxwell
    Lois Maxwell

    Canadian-australian model and actress (d. 2007).

  • Tom Alter
    Tom Alter

    Indian actor (d. 2017).

  • Betty Kean
    Betty Kean

    Actress (amy tucker - leave it to larry), is killed at 69.

  • Edward Everett Horton
    Edward Everett Horton

    Actor/narrator (bulwinkle show), dies at the age of 84.

  • Avalie Allison

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in classic films.

  • Parilee Pardy

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Onyekachi Mbadiwe

    Nigerian politician and statesman who played a key role in the country's independence movement.

  • Merlina Lafayette

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Matej Bel

    Slovak astronomer known for his observations of comets and contributions to astronomy.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 29th

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September 29, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 29, 1978:

  • England, Ireland - One of the four Quarter days in the Irish calendar
  • Also see September 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Michaelmas - Christian feast of the Archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael
  • French Republican Calendar - Amarante (Amaranth) Day, eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Argentina, Inventor's Day - Lászl= J=zsef Bfr='s birthday.

Observances on September 29, 1978:

  • International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
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September 29, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 29, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 25th and October 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 1978 was Kiss You All Over by Exile, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

September 29, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss You All Over
  2. - Boogie Oogie Oogie
  3. - Hopelessly Devoted To You
  4. - Three Times A Lady
  5. - Summer Nights

September 29, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 1978 was Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

September 29, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Summer Nights
  2. - Rasputin
  3. - Lucky Stars
  4. - Sandy
  5. - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

September 29, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 1978 was One Nation Under A Groove by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

September 29, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 25th and October 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Nation Under A Groove
  2. - Got To Get You Into My Life
  3. - Holding On (When Love Is Gone)
  4. - Take Me I'm Yours
  5. - What You Waiting For

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September 29, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 29, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Boys from Brazil

The Boys from Brazil

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner

Starring: Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Lilli Palmer

Country: United States of America

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

Goin' South

Goin' South

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Jack Nicholson

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, John Belushi

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile

Release year: 1978

Directed by: John Guillermin

Starring: Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow, Simon MacCorkindale, Jane Birkin

Country: United States of America

September 29, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 29, 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:

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

Taxi

Taxi

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Ausgerissen! Was nun?

Release year: 1978

Under the Same Sun

Under the Same Sun

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Sameh Zoabi

September 29, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 29, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Alto Trek

Alto Trek

Platform: Xerox Alto

Genre: Space simulation/Real-time strategy/Action

Slot Racers

Slot Racers

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action, Maze

Publisher: Atari

Pirate Adventure

Pirate Adventure

Platform: TRS-80, Vic 20, TI-99/4A, Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Sky Diver

Sky Diver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on September 29, 1978?

On September 29, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 29, 1978?

On September 29, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

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What is special about September 29th?

September 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of September. 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 September 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: at least 408 people have been confirmed dead, and at least 560 injured by the tsunami that was triggered friday by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in palu and donggala (indonesia).
  • 2017 - War in somalia: al-shabaab militants attacked a military base based outside of mogadishu. 15 soldiers were killed.
  • 2016 - 2016 india-pakistan military conflict: the indian army claims that it carried out surgical strikes in pakistan on militant camps across the line of control. this allegedly killed several militants. pakistan denies this claim, and calls it cross-border shooting that resulted in the deaths of two of its soldiers. (india today), (reuters),

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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 September 1978?

September 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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