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December 16, 1978 was the 350th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 16, 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 16, 1978, who was born and died on December 16, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil), movies (e.g. Invasion of the Body Snatchers, directed by Philip Kaufman), TV series (e.g. A Woman Called Moses) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 16, 1978?
- December 16, 1978: What happened on that day?
- December 16, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 16, 1978?
- December 16, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 16, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 16, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 16, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 16, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 16, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 16, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on December 16, 1978?
What day of the week was December 16, 1978?
December 16, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 350th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1978 can also be written as 12/16/1978 in the US and as 16/12/1978 in UK and Europe.
December 16, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1978:
- Ronald reagan denounces president jimmy carter's recognition of people's republic of china.
- Cleveland, ohio becomes the first post-depression era city to default on its loans, owing $14,000,000 to local banks.
- Train 87 from nanjing to xining collides with train 368 from xi'an to xuzhou near yangzhuang railway station in china, killing 106, injuring 218.
December 16, 1978: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Bears - Washington Redskins : 14 - 10
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Denver Broncos : 21 - 17
December 16, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 16, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1978 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:45 pm and setting at 09:13 am.
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 16, 1978?
Famous people born on December 16, 1978:
![Joe Absolom]()
Joe AbsolomEnglish actor.
- Tyress Gibson
Renowned actor known for his roles in various blockbuster movies.
- Luv Ranjan
Luv Ranjan is an Indian filmmaker and producer known for directing and producing successful Bollywood films.
- John Morris
Canadian firefighter and curler.
- Gunter Van Handenhoven
Belgian manager and footballer.
- Satoshi Matsuda
Japanese actor.
- Kaine
American rapper (ying yang twins).
- Scott Bailey (actor)
- David Pennisi
- Simone Weiler
- Roel Moors
- Scott Bailey
- István Batházi
- Tiziana Di Pilato
- Rui Duarte
- Ryūsuke Hamaguchi
Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:
![Theo James]()
Theo JamesTheo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.
![Krysten Ritter]()
Krysten RitterAmerican actress, musician, and model.
![Maruschka Detmers]()
Maruschka DetmersActress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.
![Liv Ullmann]()
Liv UllmannBorn in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.
![Benjamin Bratt]()
Benjamin BrattAmerican actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.
![Flo Rida]()
Flo RidaAmerican rapper.
![Christopher Biggins]()
Christopher BigginsEnglish actor and tv presenter.
![Miranda Otto]()
Miranda OttoAn australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).
![Xander Berkeley]()
Xander BerkeleyXander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.
![Jon Tenney]()
Jon TenneyAmerican actor and director.
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December 16, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 4 months old,
or 544 months and 9 days old,
or 2366 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16567 days old,
if you were born on December 16, 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 16, 1978?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 16, 1978.
December 16, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 1978:
- Blanche Calloway
At 76, a us singer/dancer/radio hostess dies.
- Enzo Bandelloni
- Lelio Basso
- Bruno Coceani
What famous deaths happened on December 16th?
Famous deaths on December 16th:
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Lee Van Cleef]()
Lee Van CleefLee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.
![Thelma Todd]()
Thelma ToddAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1905).
![Nicol Williamson]()
Nicol WilliamsonNicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.
![Keely Smith]()
Keely SmithAmerican singer and actress (b. 1928).
![John Spencer]()
John SpencerEnglish rugby player and coach.
![Aileen Pringle]()
Aileen PringleActress (age consent, convicted night parade).
![Moses Gunn]()
Moses GunnAmerican actor.
- Jacub Grimm
Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...
- Der Grimm
Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.
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December 16, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 16, 1978:
- R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
- South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
- Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
- Kazakhstan - Independence Day
- Bahrain - National Day
- Bangladesh - Victory Day
December 16, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1978 was You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra & Neil, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 16, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Chic - Le Freak
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Gino Vannelli - I Just Wanna Stop
- Billy Joel - My Life
December 16, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1978 was Mary's Boy Child by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 16, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Boney M - Mary's Boy Child
- Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- The Village People - YMCA
- The Barron Knights - A Taste Of Aggro
- The Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
December 16, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1978 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 16, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 16, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
December 16, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 16, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Philip Kaufman
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright
Country: United States of America
Starcrash
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Starring: Marjoe Gortner, Caroline Munro, Christopher Plummer, David Hasselhoff
Country: United States of America
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
California Suite
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Starring: Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine
Brass Target
Release year: 1978
Directed by: John Hough
Starring: Sophia Loren, John Cassavetes, Max von Sydow, George Kennedy
December 16, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:
A Woman Called Moses
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Release year: 1978
Matador
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Erik Balling
Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz
Country: Denmark
Treasure Island
Release year: 1978
Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong
Country: Japan
Apple Pie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Howard Goldberg
December 16, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 16, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady
By: Edith Holden
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.
Wifey
By: Judy Blume
With over four million copies sold, Wifey by Judy Blume is a hilarious and moving story about a woman who gives up her traditional wifely duties to pursue her wildest fantasies. She also learns a lot.
Chesapeake
By: James A. Michener
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.
Evergreen
By: Belva Plain
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
"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.
December 16, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 16, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Ship
Adventureland
Space Invaders
Astro Battle
3-D Docking Mission
Who was the US President on December 16, 1978?
On December 16, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1978?
On December 16, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 16, 1978?
On December 16, 1978 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 16th?
December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
- 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.
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.
