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February 26, 1978 was the 57th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is February 26, 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 February 26, 1978, who was born and died on February 26, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, directed by Woo-Ping Yuen), 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 February 26th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 1978?
- February 26, 1978: What happened on that day?
- February 26, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 1978?
- February 26, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 26, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 26, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 1978?
What day of the week was February 26, 1978?
February 26, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 57th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 1978 can also be written as 2/26/1978 in the US and as 26/2/1978 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 26, 1978:
- Nancy lopez wins lpga bent tree golf classic.
February 26, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 26, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 26, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 08:57 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1978.
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Who was born on February 26, 1978?
Famous people born on February 26, 1978:
- Abdoulaye Faye
Senegalese footballer.
- Marc Hynes
English race car driver and coach.
- Abdoulaye Diagne-Faye
Senegalese footballer.
- John Carey (dancer)
- Mohammed Noor
- Lavor Postell
- Nathan Sharpe
- Tom Beck
- Rachel Veltri
- Eleonora Cimbro
- Kate Hooper
- Viktor Horváth
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
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Fats DominoFats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
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Johnny CashAmerican singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
![Michael Bolton]()
Michael BoltonAmerican singer, international star and social activist.
![Nate Ruess]()
Nate RuessNate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
![Mark Dacascos]()
Mark DacascosAmerican actor and martial artist.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![Jennifer Grant]()
Jennifer GrantAmerican actress, noted family.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Tony Randall]()
Tony RandallAmerican actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
![Bill Duke]()
Bill DukeActor (bird on a wire and predator).
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February 26, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 46 years 1 month old,
or 553 months and 24 days old,
or 2407 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16854 days old,
if you were born on February 26, 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 February 26, 1978?
There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1978.
February 26, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 26, 1978:
- Joseph Beresford
- Lise de Cère
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
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Constance FordActress (ada hobson - another world).
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
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February 26, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 1978:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 1978:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1978 was Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 26, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
- Andy Gibb - (Love Is) Thicker Than Water
- Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are
- Dan Hill - Sometimes When We Touch
- Samantha Sang - Emotion
February 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1978 was Take A Chance On Me by Abba, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 26, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - Take A Chance On Me
- Brotherhood Of Man - Figaro
- Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Keely - If I Had Words
- Darts - Come Back My Love
- Althia & Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
February 26, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1978 was It's You That I Need by Enchantment, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 26, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Enchantment - It's You That I Need
- Parliament - Flashlight
- Heatwave - Always And Forever
- Commodores - Too Hot Ta Trot
- Stargard - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
February 26, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Woo-Ping Yuen
Starring: Jackie Chan, Siu Tin Yuen, Jang Lee Hwang, Dean Shek
Country: United States of America
Fingers
Release year: 1978
Directed by: James Toback
Starring: Harvey Keitel, Tisa Farrow, Jim Brown, Michael V. Gazzo
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
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
The Toolbox Murders
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Dennis Donnelly
Starring: Cameron Mitchell, Pamelyn Ferdin, Wesley Eure, Nicolas Beauvy
February 26, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:
All Creatures Great and Small
Release year: 1978
Starring: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Professionals
Release year: 1977
Written by: Brian Clemens
Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
February 26, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Women'S Room
By: Marilyn French
The bestseller of twenty-one million copies is now available again for a new generation. First published in 1977, The Women's Room was an original novel that explored the inner lives and experiences of women.
Looking Out For Number One
By: Robert Ringer
Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.
Beggarman, Thief
By: Irwin Shaw
Wesley is haunted by the murder of his father and begins a strange, deeply personal quest. He falls in love with Gretchen, who finds new challenges and opportunities.
Dreams Die First
By: Harold Robbins
"Robbins eroticized commerce and, at the time, commercialized erotica. He dashing into an rich new market for dirty novels." --The New Yorker. "Robbins' dialog is moving... His people have the warmth
Bloodline
By: Sidney Sheldon
Sheldon's epic tale of greed and betrayal and sabotage and danger and the ties which can kill...Roffe and Sons, a family business, is an international empire full of desperate, cash-hungry relatives.
February 26, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 26, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Invaders
Canyon Bomber
3-D Docking Mission
Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio
Pirate Adventure
Who was the US President on February 26, 1978?
On February 26, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1978?
On February 26, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1978?
On February 26, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
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 February 1978?
February 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
