December 17th, 1978, was a Sunday. It was day 351 of 1978. The decade was the 1970s.
42 years, 9 months and 1 days have passed since December 17th, 1978.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
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Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on December 17th, 1978.
The movie "Midnight Express" was at the top of the box office on December 17th, 1978.
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The date is December 17th, 1978 and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.
The Christmas season of 1978 is in full swing. The decorations are up and festive songs are playing on the radio. In America, the song You Don't Bring Me Flowers by Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Mary's Boy Child by Boney M is the number one hit song.
Jimmy Carter is currently the President of the United States and the movie Midnight Express is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, James Callaghan is the current Prime Minister. 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 "Columbo.", "M*A*S*H", "Quincy, M.E." and "Mork & Mindy". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pursuit", "Gun Fight", "Breakout" and "Space Invaders". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "The Pink Panther Show", "Sesame Street" and "Mork & Mindy".
Popular toys at the moment include the likes of Big Jim (action figure), Magna Doodle, Mattel Electronic Football (handheld game) and Water Ring Toss.
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Between January 1978 and February 1979, a revolutionary movement formed in Iran. This eventually led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of an Islamic Republic led by Ayatollah Khomeini.
The best NBA players in 1978 were Bill Walton, Truck Robinson, Julius Erving, George Gervin and David Thompson.
In 1978, the best soccer players were Kevin Keegan, Hans Krankl, Rob Rensenbrink, Roberto Bettega, Paolo Rossi, Ronnie Hellström, Ruud Krol, Kenny Dalglish, Allan Simonsen and Peter Shilton.
"The Deer Hunter" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1978.
"Just the Way You Are" by Billy Joel won a Grammy for 1978's Song of the Year.
Movies released in 1978 included Grease, Superman, Animal House, Every Which Way but Loose, Heaven Can Wait, Hooper, Jaws 2, Revenge of the Pink Panther, The Deer Hunter, Halloween, Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Dawn of the Dead.
China's Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1978 after he overthrew Hua Guofeng and became the "Supreme Leader" of China.
Popular music artists in 1978 included Andy Gibb, The Bee Gees, Debby Boone, Exile, Player, A Taste of Honey, Commodores, Frankie Valli, Kate Bush, John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, Eric Clapton, Paul Davis and Samantha Sang.
The popularity of roller skates exploded during the later half of the 1970s.
In the second half of the 1970s, disco music became mainstream. During this period, nightclub-goers often wore extravagant outfits. Furthermore, dances such as the "Hustle", the "Bump" and the "Penguin" also became popular.
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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 from their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then check out December 17th, 1984 instead.
Celebrities, historical figures and other notable people who were born on December 17th.
Pope.
Born on December 17th, 1936
He turned 42 on this day in 1978.
Actor.
Born on December 17th, 1953
He turned 25 on this day in 1978.
MMA fighter.
Born on December 17th, 1969
He turned 9 on this day in 1978.
Whistleblower.
Born on December 17th, 1987
She was born exactly 9 years after this date.
Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on December 17th, 1978.
James Callaghan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on December 17th, 1978.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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