Sunday March 26, 1978: on this day

March 26, 1978 was the 85th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 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 March 26, 1978, who was born and died on March 26, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 26, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Night Fever by Bee Gees), 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 March 26th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 26, 1978?


March 26, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 85th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1978 can also be written as 3/26/1978 in the US and as 26/3/1978 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1978 in March 1978 calendar

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March 26, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 26, 1978:

  • The control tower and some other facilities of new tokyo international airport, which was scheduled to open on march 31, are illegally occupied and damaged by terrorist attack by new left activists, being forced to reschedule its opening date to may 20.

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March 26, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 26, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 26, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on March 26th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 26, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 26, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:37 pm and setting at 07:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1978.

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Who was born on March 26, 1978?


Famous people born on March 26, 1978:

  • Anastasia Kostaki

    Anastasia Kostaki is a notable neuroscientist.

  • Jaheim
  • Mike King
  • Andry Laffita
  • Cédric Mouret
  • Guillermo Ramírez
  • Azzurra Rinaldi
  • Matteo Pelli
  • Sandra Romain
  • Letizia Scifoni
  • Debbie Dunn

Whose famous birthday is on March 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 26th:

  • Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley

    Keira knightley is a british actress known for her roles in period dramas and blockbuster films such as pirates of the caribbean.

  • Juliana Paes
    Juliana Paes

    Juliana paes is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'india – a love story' and 'a favorita'.

  • Steven Tyler
    Steven Tyler

    Aerosmith was formed in 1970 by aerosmith, an american musician.

  • Diana Ross
    Diana Ross

    American singer and academy award nominated actress.

  • Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy

    American actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Joseph Campbell
    Joseph Campbell

    American author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.

  • Richard Dawkins
    Richard Dawkins

    British evolutionary biologist.

  • Jennifer Grey
    Jennifer Grey

    Jennifer grey is an american actress best known for her role as baby in the iconic film dirty dancing.

  • Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann

    Leslie mann is an american actress known for her roles in comedy films such as 'knocked up' and 'the 40-year-old virgin'.

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March 26, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 46 years and 2 days old,

or 552 months and 2 days old,

or 2400 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16804 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 26, 1978?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 26, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 26, 1978.

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March 26, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 26, 1978:

  • Wilfred Pickles

    Halifax, england -- actor (billy liars, gay dogs).

What famous deaths happened on March 26th?

Famous deaths on March 26th:

  • Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling

    American actress who made her film debut in 1948 with "johnny belinda".

  • Jean Stafford
    Jean Stafford

    American short-story writer, pulitzer prize winner in 1970.

  • Sarah Bernhardt
    Sarah Bernhardt

    French stage actress, "the divine sarah", was a legend and world-famous.

  • Walter Abel
    Walter Abel

    American actor and singer (d. 1987).

  • Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
    Innocent Vareed Thekkethala

    Indian actor and politician (b. 1948).

  • Jan Berry
    Jan Berry

    American singer-songwriter jan and dean (d. 2004).

  • Richard Arlen
    Richard Arlen

    Actor (apache uprising and wings), dies aged 75.

  • Lloyde George

    British Prime Minister during World War I..

  • Oaks Whitman

    Oaks Whitman was a renowned American poet, considered one of the most influential figures in the development of modern poetry.

  • Wilba Whitman

    Wilba Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature, known...

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March 26, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 26, 1978:

  • Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii
  • Zoroastrianism - Prophet Zoroaster's Birthday.

Saints celebrated on March 26, 1978:

  • Saint Emmanuel (died 304)
  • Saint Ludger
  • Saint Larissa
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March 26, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 26, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 20th and March 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 26, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Night Fever
  2. - Stayin' Alive
  3. - Emotion
  4. - Lay Down Sally
  5. - Can't Smile Without You

March 26, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1978 was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush, according to the music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 26, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wuthering Heights
  2. - Take A Chance On Me
  3. - Denis
  4. - Come Back My Love
  5. - Wishing On A Star

March 26, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 1978 was Bootzilla by Bootsy's Rubber Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 20th and March 26th.

March 26, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 26, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 20th and March 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bootzilla
  2. - Flashlight
  3. - The Closer I Get To You
  4. - It's You That I Need
  5. - Stayin' Alive

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March 26, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 26, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Mean Dog Blues

Mean Dog Blues

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Mel Stuart

Starring: Gregg Henry, Kay Lenz, Scatman Crothers, Tina Louise

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

What's Up Superdoc!

What's Up Superdoc!

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Derek Ford

Starring: Christopher Mitchell, Julia Goodman, Harry H. Corbett, Bill Pertwee

House Calls

House Calls

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Zieff

Starring: Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney, Richard Benjamin

March 26, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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

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

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

March 26, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 26, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Black Marble by Joseph Wambaugh

The Black Marble

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He is a damned fine cop. A homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson.38 bottle and a vodka can.

Daniel Martin by John Fowles

Daniel Martin

By:

New trade paperback edition "a masterpiece symbolically charged realism Fowles" is now available. He is the only English writer to have the knowledge, power, and wisdom of Tolstoy

The Second Ring Of Power by Carlos Castaneda

The Second Ring Of Power

By:

ENTER THE SORCERESS

Dreams Die First by Harold Robbins

Dreams Die First

By:

"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

The Second Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Second Deadly Sin

By:

This is a taut, gripping story that puts Edward Delaney, a police detective, on the trail of a criminal in New York City's art world. Victor Maitland, a world-renowned artist was discovered a month ago

March 26, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 26, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)

Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Gee Bee

Gee Bee

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Gremlin Industries

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

MUD1

MUD1

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Depth Charge

Depth Charge

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

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Who was the US President on March 26, 1978?

On March 26, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 26, 1978?

On March 26, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 26, 1978?

On March 26, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 26th?

March 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of March. 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 March 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war: a strike in north-west yemen kills seven people and injures eight more at a hospital. it occurred at a time when staff and patients were arriving.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in britain: six alleged members from the banned neo nazi group national action appear before a court. one person is accused of plotting to murder mp rosie cooper, while another is charged with inciting death.
  • 2017 - After hitting a powerline near kramatorsk in donetsk oblast and crashing into it, a mi-2 transport helicopter from ukraine crashed, killing all five crew members.

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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 March 1978?

March 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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Sunday March 26, 1978