August 20, 1978, was a Sunday. It was 46 years, 3 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 20, 1978:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Hooper".
This date was 16,897 days ago. Approximately 563 months have passed. It was the 232nd day of 1978, in week 33. 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 Sunday, August 20, 1978. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 1978 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. The song "Three Times A Lady" by Commodores is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie Hooper 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 "The Two Ronnies", "Good Times", "What's Happening!!", and "Quincy, M.E.". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pursuit", "Gun Fight", "Breakout", and "Space Invaders".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "All in the Family", "Schoolhouse Rock!", "Bagpuss", and "The Muppet Show". Popular toys at the moment include Battleship (game), VertiBird (toy helicopter), Mattel Electronic Football (handheld game), and Speak & Spell.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 20, 1978.
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People in August 1978 were watching the following TV 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:
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Popular video games that people were playing in August 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 August 20, 1984, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 20.
Yugoslav and Serbian politician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1941
He turned 37 on this day in 1978.
Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on August 20, 1978.
James Callaghan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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