Sunday December 03, 1978: on this day

December 03, 1978 was the 337th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 03, 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 03, 1978, who was born and died on December 03, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 03, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil), movies (e.g. The Deer Hunter, directed by Michael Cimino), TV series (e.g. Rentner Haben Niemals Zeit) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 3rd, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 03, 1978?


December 03, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 337th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 03, 1978 can also be written as 12/3/1978 in the US and as 3/12/1978 in UK and Europe.

December 03, 1978 in December 1978 calendar

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December 03, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 03, 1978:

  • King of hearts closes at minskoff theater nyc after 48 performances
  • Pat bradley / lon hinkle wins lpga j c penney golf classic

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December 03, 1978: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Cincinnati Bengals : 7 - 37
  • Baltimore Colts - New York Jets : 16 - 24
  • Buffalo Bills - Kansas City Chiefs : 10 - 14
  • Cleveland Browns - Seattle Seahawks : 24 - 47
  • Denver Broncos - Oakland Raiders : 21 - 6
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December 03, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 03, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 03, 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 3rd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 03, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 03, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 03, 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 03, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:56 am and setting at 09:32 pm.

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

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Who was born on December 03, 1978?


Famous people born on December 03, 1978:

  • Deriyah Jones

    Legendary point guard with exceptional passing skills.

  • Nivan Singh

    Renowned singer-songwriter.

  • Kordel Jackson

    Investor and founder of a successful e-commerce platform.

  • Zamauri Smith

    Versatile actor known for his captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Illyanna Ivanova

    Illyanna Ivanova is a Russian novelist known for her sweeping historical novels set in the Caucasus region.

  • Yoona Lee

    Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of theater.

  • Guled Yusuf

    Renowned for vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Sansa Ramirez

    Sansa Ramirez is the founder and CEO of a successful e-commerce platform that connects small businesses with global markets.

  • Moyinoluwa Oyewole

    Prolific author known for best-selling novels that captivated readers worldwide.

  • Kewanda Brown

    Former world champion in the welterweight division.

  • Grigor Minkov

    Bulgarian cybersecurity expert and consultant, known for his work in the field of network security and threat analysis.

  • Brynlee Wells

    Brynlee Wells is a talented photographer known for capturing stunning images that evoke emotion.

  • Coast Johnson

    Accomplished sailor who won multiple championships in various regattas.

  • Jaylen Carter

    Award-winning playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Azalea Lopez

    Experienced foreign correspondent reporting from conflict zones around the world.

  • Bram Tankink

    Bram Tankink is a retired Dutch professional cyclist who had a successful career in the sport.

  • Sarahi Martinez

    Playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Priyanshu Sharma

    Talented playwright known for thought-provoking dramas.

  • Java Chen

    Professional golfer with numerous tournament victories.

Whose famous birthday is on December 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 3rd:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore

    American actress with auburn hair and pre-raphaelite features.

  • Amanda Seyfried
    Amanda Seyfried

    Amanda Seyfried is a well-known actress known for her roles in movies like 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Les Misérables'.

  • Holly Marie Combs
    Holly Marie Combs

    American actress.

  • Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah

    Daryl Hannah is a well-known actress who starred in films like 'Blade Runner' and 'Splash'.

  • Farha Naaz
    Farha Naaz

    Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Hindi and Bhojpuri films.

  • Anna Chlumsky
    Anna Chlumsky

    Movie actress.

  • Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano

    American actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Andy Williams
    Andy Williams

    American singer and musician.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 3rd

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December 03, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 16 days old,

or 2367 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16574 days old,

if you were born on December 03, 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 03, 1978?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 03, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 03, 1978.

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December 03, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 03, 1978:

  • Hriday Nath Kunzru

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • William Grant Still

    Composer dies at 83.

  • Ivan Petrovič Kavaleridze
  • György Csányi
  • John Bevan

What famous deaths happened on December 3rd?

Famous deaths on December 3rd:

  • Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn

    American actress known for her comic timing and fey delivery of comedy roles.

  • Glenn Quinn
    Glenn Quinn

    Irish-american actor (b. 1970).

  • Senovia Lopez

    Influential painter known for her vibrant and emotive abstract artworks.

  • Journe Renoir

    Journe Renoir was a renowned French Impressionist painter known for his vibrant, colorful paintings of everyday life.

  • Jaan Tõnisson

    Estonian statesman and prime minister, a prominent figure in the Estonian independence movement.

  • Briggston Brown

    Renowned painter known for surrealistic landscapes.

  • Luxe Renoir

    A French Impressionist painter renowned for his vibrant, sensual depictions of the human figure and everyday scenes.

  • Jozsef Attila

    Renowned Hungarian poet and one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.

  • Haliyah Evans

    Acclaimed novelist whose works captured the human experience.

  • Hatley Harrison

    Pioneering chemist known for research in organic synthesis.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 3rd

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December 03, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 03, 1978:

  • International Day of Disabled Persons - [1]
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Francis Xavier; also Saint Birinus

Observances on December 03, 1978:

  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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December 03, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 03, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 27th and December 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 03, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 03, 1978 was You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

December 03, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 03, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
  2. - MacArthur Park
  3. - How Much I Feel
  4. - Le Freak
  5. - I Just Wanna Stop

December 03, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 03, 1978 was Mary's Boy Child by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

December 03, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 03, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mary's Boy Child
  2. - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  3. - YMCA
  4. - A Taste Of Aggro
  5. - Too Much Heaven

December 03, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 03, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

December 03, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 03, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 27th and December 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Le Freak
  2. - Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
  3. - Mary Jane
  4. - I'm Every Woman
  5. - One Nation Under A Groove

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December 03, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 03, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Deer Hunter

The Deer Hunter

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Michael Cimino

Starring: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale, John Savage

Country: United States of America

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

The Brink's Job

The Brink's Job

Release year: 1978

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Peter Falk, Peter Boyle, Allen Garfield, Warren Oates

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

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

Country: Italy

Hababam Sinifi Dokuz Doguruyor

Hababam Sinifi Dokuz Doguruyor

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Kartal Tibet

Starring: Münir Özkul, Adile Nasit, Sener Sen, Perran Kutman

December 03, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 03, 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:

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

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Howard Goldberg

Taxi

Taxi

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

December 03, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 03, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

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Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.

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

The Silmarillion

By:

"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.

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.

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

By:

James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

Eye Of The Needle by Ken Follett

Eye Of The Needle

By:

The global phenomenon created by Edge of Eternity's author. His code name was "The Needle". He was a German aristocrat of exceptional intelligence, a master spy with a history of violence.

December 03, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 03, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Superman

Superman

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-Adventure

Publisher: Atari

Alto Trek

Alto Trek

Platform: Xerox Alto

Genre: Space simulation/Real-time strategy/Action

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

Slot Racers

Slot Racers

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action, Maze

Publisher: Atari

Blasto

Blasto

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Gremlin

history

Who was the US President on December 03, 1978?

On December 03, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 03, 1978?

On December 03, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 03, 1978?

On December 03, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 3rd?

December 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Qatar announces it will be withdrawing from opec beginning january 2019, following almost 60 years of membership. this is to allow the country to concentrate on natural gas production.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: battle of sana'a 2017: royal saudi air force bombs houthi positions south of sana'a to support ali abdullah saleh, general people's congress.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). seven insurgents were killed in clashes in northern somalia.

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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.

Discover how December 1978 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 3, 1978