June 24, 1978, was a Saturday. It was 46 years, 4 months, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.
On June 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 "Jaws 2".
This date was 16,953 days ago. Approximately 565 months have passed. It was the 175th day of 1978, in week 25. The decade was the seventies. People born on this day are currently 46 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 188 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Saturday, June 24, 1978. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. 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 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 Jaws 2 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.
In Argentina, the 1978 FIFA World Cup is currently taking place. A musical romantic comedy film called "Grease" is being played in movie theaters at the moment. 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 "Hawaii Five-O", "M*A*S*H", "Happy Days", and "Wonder Woman". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pursuit", "Gun Fight", and "Breakout". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Pink Panther Show", "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!", "Happy Days", and "The Muppet Show".
Popular toys at the moment include Etch A Sketch, VertiBird (toy helicopter), Star Wars action figures, and Hungry Hungry Hippos.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 24, 1978.
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Notable events that happened close to June 24, 1978.
In June 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 June 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 June 24, 1984, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 24.
Actress / Director Deceased
Born on June 24, 1966
She turned 12 on this day in 1978.
Argentine Soccer player
Born on June 24, 1987
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.
Internet personality
Born on June 24, 1998
She was born exactly 20 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on June 24:
Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on June 24, 1978.
James Callaghan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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