Sunday December 31, 1978: on this day

December 31, 1978 was the 365th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1978, who was born and died on December 31, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Le Freak by Chic), movies (e.g. Khatta Meetha, directed by Basu Chatterjee), TV series (e.g. Running Blind) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1978?


December 31, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 365th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1978 can also be written as 12/31/1978 in the US and as 31/12/1978 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1978 in December 1978 calendar

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December 31, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1978:

  • Magic show closes at cort theater in new york city after 1859 performances.
  • Runaways closes at plymouth theater nyc after 199 performances
  • Iran shah names chapour bakhtiar premier.
  • Us central intelligence agency director, admiral stansfield turner retires from the navy.
  • Taiwan's final day of diplomatic relations with the us.

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December 31, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Houston Oilers - New England Patriots : 31 - 14
  • Minnesota Vikings - Los Angeles Rams : 10 - 34
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December 31, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 08:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.

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Who was born on December 31, 1978?


Famous people born on December 31, 1978:

  • Papoose

    American rapper.

  • Craig Boyd

    Country singer.

  • Tyrese Gibson

    Actor.

  • Eisa Dah

    Emirati boxer.

  • Steve Wolfe
  • Tomomi Miyamoto
  • Floriano Pagliara
  • Zoran Ratković
  • Bilal Sidibé
  • Johnny Sins
  • Anthony Sirufo
  • Korleone Young
  • Julija Barsukova
  • Dror Hagag
  • Pavol Majerník
  • Peter Majerník
  • Ogerta Manastirliu
  • Sugey Ábrego
  • Gustavo Kuffner

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

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December 31, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 29 days old,

or 2360 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16525 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1978?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1978.

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December 31, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1978:

  • Gid Luzier

    Renowned drummer known for his work with the Glenn Miller Orchestra.

  • Dois Cornwell

    Dois Cornwell was a renowned American painter known for his vibrant and expressive landscapes.

  • Vetta Flory

    Vetta Flory was a renowned American painter known for her vibrant and impressionistic landscapes.

  • Armias Šimkus

    Armias Šimkus was a Lithuanian painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

  • Noelie Noel

    Noelie Noel was a French poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Basil Wolverton

    American illustrator and author (d. 1978).

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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December 31, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1978:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 31, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Le Freak
  2. - Too Much Heaven
  3. - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
  4. - My Life
  5. - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)

December 31, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 31, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Le Freak
  2. - Got To Be Real
  3. - September
  4. - I'm Every Woman
  5. - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

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December 31, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Khatta Meetha

Khatta Meetha

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Basu Chatterjee

Starring: Ashok Kumar, Rakesh Roshan, Bindiya Goswami, Raju Shrestha

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

Ice Castles

Ice Castles

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Donald Wrye

Starring: Lynn-Holly Johnson, Robby Benson, Colleen Dewhurst, Tom Skerritt

The Water Babies

The Water Babies

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Lionel Jeffries

Starring: James Mason, Bernard Cribbins, Billie Whitelaw, Joan Greenwood

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

December 31, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

Running Blind

Running Blind

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ryan Suffern

A Woman Called Moses

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1978

Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong

Country: Japan

December 31, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Buchwald Stops Here by Art Buchwald

The Buchwald Stops Here

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Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee

Faeries

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Brian Froud's Faeries, published a quarter century ago, is still a classic fantasy book. It has more than a million copies worldwide.

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

By:

Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

By:

A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

Bright Flows The River by Taylor Caldwell

Bright Flows The River

By:

Guy Jerald was the living proof that the American Dream is possible. A man who built an empire from a scrap of farmland and a man who rose from poverty, Guy Jerald.

December 31, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 31, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Casino

Casino

Platform: Atari 2600 Microsoft Windows Xbox Playstation 2

Canyon Bomber

Canyon Bomber

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Atari, Inc

A Game of Concentration

A Game of Concentration

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Concentration

Publisher: Atari

Sky Diver

Sky Diver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Blasto

Blasto

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Gremlin

history

Who was the US President on December 31, 1978?

On December 31, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1978?

On December 31, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1978?

On December 31, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

Find out more about December 31st

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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 December 1978?

December 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 31, 1978