July 2, 1978, was a Sunday. It was 46 years, 4 months, and 19 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.
Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on July 2, 1978:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Grease" was at the top of the box office on July 2, 1978.
This date was 16,944 days ago. Approximately 565 months have passed. It was the 183rd day of 1978, in week 26. The decade was the seventies. People born on this day are currently 46 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. The Earth has experienced 188 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Sunday, July 2, 1978. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
In America, the July 4th celebrations are fast approaching. The summer of 1978 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb is at the top of the singles charts, while "You're The One That I Want" by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John is the number-one song in the UK.
Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie Grease is at the top of the box office. James Callaghan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, clothes have become baggier and pants have become less flared. Sports clothing and the "disco look" are both popular at the moment. Women are wearing sundresses, strapless tops with t-shirts, shoulder pads, cardigans, knee-length skirts and daisy dukes. Meanwhile, men are wearing tracksuits, flare jeans, low-top sneakers and untucked collared shirts.
Because it's 1978, the music charts are being dominated by the likes of the Bee Gees, John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, the Village People, Boney M and Andy Gibb. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Keith Moon, Sid Vicious, and John Wayne would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Starsky & Hutch", "Fawlty Towers", "Laverne & Shirley", and "Chips".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pursuit", "Gun Fight", "Breakout", and "Space Invaders". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Pink Panther Show", "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!", "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", and "Happy Days". Popular toys at the moment include Twister mat, Lite-Brite, Star Wars action figures, and Shogun Warriors.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 2, 1978.
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Notable events that happened close to July 2, 1978.
Photographs of 1970s fashion and hairstyles.
Television shows that people were watching in July 1978:
1978 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chrysler Horizon, the Saab 900, the Mitsubishi Mirage, the Ford Fairmont, the Toyota Supra, and the AMC Concord.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1978:
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Popular video games that people were playing in July 1978.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1978.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out July 2, 1984, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 2.
US Supreme Court justice Deceased
Born on July 2, 1908
He turned 70 on this day in 1978.
Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on July 2, 1978.
James Callaghan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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