December 16, 1978, was a Saturday. It was 46 years and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
Notable events that occurred on December 16, 1978:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 16, 1978:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Midnight Express" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 16,812 days ago. Approximately 560 months have passed. It was the 350th day of 1978, in week 50. The decade was the seventies. The end of 1978 was just 15 days away. People born on this day are currently 46 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. We have gone through approximately 187 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Saturday, December 16, 1978. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, attending dances, shopping, and watching sports.
The Christmas season of 1978 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. In America, the song "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" by Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond is at the top of the singles charts, while "Mary's Boy Child" by Boney M is the number-one song in the UK. Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie Midnight Express 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.
The film "Superman" has just been released in movie theaters. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Sid Vicious and John Wayne would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Two Ronnies", "The Love Boat", "Taxi", and "WKRP in Cincinnati".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pursuit", "Gun Fight", "Breakout", and "Space Invaders". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!", "Sesame Street", and "The All New Popeye Hour". Popular toys at the moment include VertiBird (toy helicopter), Micronauts, Star Wars action figures, and the Atari 2600.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 16, 1978.
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Notable events that happened close to December 16, 1978.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on December 16, 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:
Toys and games that were popular in 1978:
Popular video games that people were playing in December 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 December 16, 1984, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 16.
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Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on December 16, 1978.
James Callaghan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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