December 24, 1978, was a Sunday. It was 45 years, 11 months, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
On December 24, 1978, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Superman".
Christmas Eve 1978 was 16,800 days ago. Approximately 560 months have passed. It was the 358th day of 1978, in week 51. The decade was the seventies. The start of 1979 was just 7 days away. People born on this day are currently 45 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 187 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Sunday, December 24, 1978. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
It's Christmas Eve of 1978. The big day is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are filed with people trying to do some last-minute shopping. In America, the song "Le Freak" by Chic 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 Superman 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 "Hawaii Five-O", "The Bob Newhart Show", "Little House on the Prairie", and "Starsky & Hutch".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pursuit", "Gun Fight", "Breakout", and "Space Invaders". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", "Happy Days", and "Godzilla". Popular toys at the moment include Magna Doodle, Lego Technic, Mattel Electronic Football (handheld game), and Water Ring Toss.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 24, 1978.
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Photographs of 1970s fashion and hairstyles.
In December 1978, TV audiences were watching the following series:
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:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
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 24, 1984, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 24.
Physician-scientist and immunologist
Born on December 24, 1940
He turned 38 on this day in 1978.
American fashion designer Deceased
Born on December 24, 1962
She turned 16 on this day in 1978.
National holidays and famous events that fall on December 24:
Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on December 24, 1978.
James Callaghan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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