Q: What day of the week was August 30, 1978?

August 30, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar. August 30, 1978 can also be written as 8/30/1978 in the US and as 30/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

Q: August 30, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo . Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry . Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

Q: August 30, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth .

Q: August 30, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on August 30, 1978 was New Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:28 am and setting at 06:19 pm. The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1978?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1978.

Question 1

What day of the week was August 30, 1978?

Accepted Answer

August 30, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1978 can also be written as 8/30/1978 in the US and as 30/8/1978 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

August 30, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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Question 3

August 30, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Question 4

August 30, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?

Accepted Answer

The moon phase on August 30, 1978 was New Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:28 am and setting at 06:19 pm. The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1978.

Question 5

Who was born on August 30, 1978?

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Famous people born on August 30, 1978:

Cliff Lee Former MLB pitcher known for his exceptional pitching skills.
Sinead Kerr Figure skater and ice dancer from ireland for the olympic games.
Swizz Beatz American rapper and record producer.
Verónika Moral
Gustavo Figueroa
Günther Hell
Fərrux İsmayılov
Carlotta Lo Greco
Maino
Taufa Neuffer
Maksim Shatskix
Rosa Silverio
Craig Smith
Svetoslav Todorov
Leonel Vielma
Adalto
Cherie DeVille
Marie Denarnaud
Serkan Erdoğan

Question 6

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

Cameron Diaz American actress, producer and former fashion model.
Kitty Wells American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
Peggy Lipton American actress.
Michael Chiklis American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
Ted Williams American baseball player.
Fred MacMurray Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
Joan Blondell American actress and singer (b. 1906).
Elden Henson Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
Elizabeth Ashley American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
Molly Ivins American journalist and liberal political commentator.

Question 7

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1978?

Accepted Answer

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

Question 8

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1978?

Accepted Answer

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1978.

Question 9

August 30, 1978: What famous people died on that day?

Accepted Answer

Famous people died on August 30, 1978:

Gertruida Wijsmuller-Meijer
Michail Semičastnyj
Henryk Zygalski
Tetsurō Noborisaka
Antonio Esposito Ferraioli
Paulette McDonagh

Question 10

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

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See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 30th

Bharat Gopy Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
Charles Bronson American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
Glenn Ford Canadian-american actor.
Valerie Harper American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
Charles Coburn American actor and singer (d. 1961).
William Talman American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
Milian Cavalcanti Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
Oliver Sacks Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
Muhannad Al-Hakim Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
Mihail Gorbachev Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

Question 11

August 30, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on August 30, 1978:

International Day of the Disappeared
Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1978:

International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

Question 12

August 30, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1978 was Grease by Frankie Valli, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

Question 13

August 30, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

Accepted Answer

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Grease by Frankie Valli
Three Times A Lady by Commodores
Boogie Oogie Oogie by Taste Of Honey, A
Hot Blooded by Foreigner
Hopelessly Devoted To You by Olivia Newton-John

Question 14

August 30, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1978 was Three Times A Lady by The Commodores, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

Question 15

August 30, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

Accepted Answer

The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Three Times A Lady by The Commodores
Dreadlock Holiday by 10cc
Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M
It's Raining by Darts
Oh What A Circus by David Essex

Question 16

August 30, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1978 was Get Off by Foxy, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

Question 17

August 30, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

Accepted Answer

The R&B music chart on August 30, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

Get Off by Foxy
Holding On (When Love Is Gone) by L.T.D.
Got To Get You Into My Life by Earth, Wind & Fire
Three Times A Lady by Commodores
What You Waiting For by Stargard

Question 18

August 30, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

Accepted Answer

The most popular movies on August 30, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Paper Chase by James Bridges
The Silent Partner by Daryl Duke
Ecce bombo by Nanni Moretti
Blue Movie by Alberto Cavallone
Mysteries by Paul de Lussanet

Question 19

August 30, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

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The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:

Ausgerissen! Was nun? by
Under the Same Sun by Sameh Zoabi
Dallas by
The Eddie Capra Mysteries by

Question 20

August 30, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

Accepted Answer

The most popular videogames on August 30, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cosmic Conflict (Magnavox Odyssey² (US) Philips Videopac (Europe) - Magnavox / Philips)
Fire Truck (Arcade - Atari, Inc.)
Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US) (Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US) - Philips, Magnavox)
Astro Battle (Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade - Bally Manufacturing)
Canyon Bomber (Arcade, Atari 2600 - Atari, Inc)

Question 21

Who was the US President on August 30, 1978?

Accepted Answer

On August 30, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Question 22

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1978?

Accepted Answer

On August 30, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Question 23

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1978?

Accepted Answer

On August 30, 1978 the Pope was John Paul I.

Question 24

What is special about August 30th?

Accepted Answer

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of August. 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 August 30th, such as:

2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

Find out more about August 30th

Question 25

What happened in 1978?

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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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Question 26

What was the calendar for August 1978?

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August 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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. Discover how August 1978 calendar looked like.