Sunday January 29, 1978: on this day

January 29, 1978 was the 29th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 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 January 29, 1978, who was born and died on January 29, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 29, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby Come Back by Player), 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 January 29th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 29, 1978?


January 29, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 29th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1978 can also be written as 1/29/1978 in the US and as 29/1/1978 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1978 in January 1978 calendar

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January 29, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 1978:

  • Joanne carner wins colgate triple crown match-play golf championship.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 29th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on January 29, 1978 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 29, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 09:42 pm and setting at 10:19 am.

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

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Who was born on January 29, 1978?


Famous people born on January 29, 1978:

  • Rob Bironas

    American football player (d. 2014.

  • Brian Windhorst

    American journalist.

  • Martin Schmitt

    German ski jumper.

  • Ingrid Paquet

    French notable family, the daughter huguette and gill paquet.

  • Debora Lamm
  • Yngvar Håkonsen
  • Jorge Vidigal
  • Radim Wozniak
  • Dan Gadzuric
  • Arunas Bizokas
  • Tania Bruna-Rosso

Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

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


You are 46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 28 days old,

or 2408 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16860 days old,

if you were born on January 29, 1978.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1978?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 29, 1978:

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Frank Nicklin

    Australian politician, 28th premier of queensland (b. 1895).

  • Ward Moore
  • Mark Weston (né Marie Louise Edith Weston)

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Jimmy Durante
    Jimmy Durante

    American actor/singer/comedian (ink-a-dink-a-doo, palooka, the show), dies at age 86 in new york city, new york (born 1893).

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January 29, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 29, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1978 was Baby Come Back by Player, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Baby Come Back
  2. - Short People
  3. - Stayin' Alive
  4. - You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)
  5. - Slip Slidin' Away

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 1978 was Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School by Wings, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mull Of Kintyre / Girl's School
  2. - Uptown Top Ranking
  3. - Love's Unkind
  4. - Floral Dance
  5. - It's A Heartache

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 1978 was Our Love by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 29, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Our Love
  2. - Ffun
  3. - Theme Song From "Which Way Is Up"
  4. - Always And Forever
  5. - Galaxy

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

The most popular movies on January 29, 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

Leopard in the Snow

Leopard in the Snow

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Gerry O'Hara

Starring: Keir Dullea, Susan Penhaligon, Kenneth More, Billie Whitelaw

Mean Dog Blues

Mean Dog Blues

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Mel Stuart

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

The One and Only

The One and Only

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Carl Reiner

Starring: Henry Winkler, Kim Darby, Gene Saks, William Daniels

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

The Newcomers

The Newcomers

Release year: 1977

Directed by: James Allen Bradley

The Professionals

The Professionals

Release year: 1977

Written by:

Starring: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dallas

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

January 29, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 29, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Dragons Of Eden by Carl Sagan

The Dragons Of Eden

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Dr. Carl Sagan leads us on an amazing reading adventure. He shares his fascinating and startling insights into the brains of man and beast, how intelligence evolved, and the functions of the human brain.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

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This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

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"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

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This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.

The Second Ring Of Power by Carlos Castaneda

The Second Ring Of Power

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

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

Gee Bee

Gee Bee

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Gremlin Industries

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

Slot Racers

Slot Racers

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action, Maze

Publisher: Atari

3-D Docking Mission

3-D Docking Mission

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Programma International The Elektrik Keyboard

Clowns

Clowns

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20

Publisher: Commodore

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Who was the US President on January 29, 1978?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 29, 1978?

On January 29, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 29th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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 January 1978?

January 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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