Funny Birthday Facts About October 26, 1978
Did you know that October 26, 1978 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
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What day were you born on October 26, 1978?
If you forget what day you were born, we will tell you that you were born on Thursday, 26
Countdown to Your 48th Birthday
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What day was October 26, 2025?
This year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 47th birthday on Sunday. How was your 47th birthday? Is it fun? We wish you good memories on your birthday. Celebrating a festive birthday party with family and friends, getting gifts and surprises will certainly make you happier.
FYI: You are more than 17,000 days old
Did you know that people born on October 26
Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
17,229 Days
2,264 Weeks
566 Months
47 Years
Your Age in Seconds, Minutes and Hours
Your Upcoming Birthdays for The Next 10 Years
We have calculated and figured out your birthday for the next 10 years. Prepare yourself to welcome your upcoming birthdays with your family and close friends. You will get many gifts from people who love and care about you. There are 303 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 48 years old. There have been 17229 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 5743 days, which is equivalent to 15.73 years. You spent 33.47% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday | 48 Years Old |
| 2027 | Tuesday | 49 Years Old |
| 2028 | Thursday | 50 Years Old |
| 2029 | Friday | 51 Years Old |
| 2030 | Saturday | 52 Years Old |
| 2031 | Sunday | 53 Years Old |
| 2032 | Tuesday | 54 Years Old |
| 2033 | Wednesday | 55 Years Old |
| 2034 | Thursday | 56 Years Old |
| 2035 | Friday | 57 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for October 26, 1978?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on October 26
The opal is the birthstone of people born on October 26, 1978. It is said to be loyal, protective, and inspiring. Those born on 26
Famous People Born on October 26
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on October 26
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1940 | Eddie Henderson, American trumpet player and educator |
| 1940 | John Horgan, Irish academic and politician |
| 1941 | Charlie Landsborough, English singer-songwriter and guitarist |
| 1941 | Steven Kellogg, American author and illustrator |
| 1942 | Bob Hoskins, English actor, singer, and director (d. 2014) |
| 1942 | Jonathan Williams, English race car driver and pilot (d. 2014) |
| 1942 | Milton Nascimento, Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist |
| 1942 | Zdenko Runjić, Croatian songwriter and producer (d. 2004) |
| 1944 | Jim McCann, Irish singer and guitarist (d. 2015) |
| 1945 | Demetris Th. Gotsis, Greek poet and author |
Famous People Died on October 26
Did you know that on October 26
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1960 | Toshizō Nishio, Japanese general (b. 1881) |
| 1961 | Sadae Inoue, Japanese general (b. 1886) |
| 1962 | Louise Beavers, American actress (b. 1902) |
| 1963 | Elizabeth Gunn, New Zealand pediatrician (b. 1879) |
| 1965 | Sylvia Likens, American murder victim (b. 1949) |
| 1966 | Alma Cogan, English singer (b. 1932) |
| 1972 | Igor Sikorsky, Ukrainian-American engineer and academic, founded Sikorsky Aircraft (b. 1889) |
| 1973 | Semyon Budyonny, Marshal of the Soviet Union (b. 1883) |
| 1974 | Bidia Dandaron, Russian author and educator (b. 1914) |
| 1976 | Deryck Cooke, English musicologist and author (b. 1919) |
Historical Events on October 26
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on October 26
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1185 | The Uprising of Asen and Peter begins on the feast day of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki and ends with the creation of the Second Bulgarian Empire. |
| 1341 | The Byzantine civil war of 1341-1347 formally begins with the proclamation of John VI Kantakouzenos as Byzantine Emperor. |
| 1377 | Tvrtko I is crowned the first king of Bosnia. |
| 1520 | Charles V is crowned as Holy Roman Emperor. |
| 1597 | Imjin War: Korean Admiral Yi Sun-sin routs the Japanese Navy of 300 ships with only 13 ships at the Battle of Myeongnyang. |
| 1640 | The Treaty of Ripon is signed, restoring peace between Covenanter Scotland and King Charles I of England. |
| 1689 | General Enea Silvio Piccolomini of Austria burns down Skopje to prevent the spread of cholera; he dies of the disease soon afterwards. |
| 1774 | American Revolution: The First Continental Congress adjourns in Philadelphia. |
| 1813 | War of 1812: A combined force of British regulars, Canadian militia and Mohawks defeat the United States Army in the Battle of the Chateauguay. |
| 1825 | The Erie Canal opens, allowing direct passage from the Hudson River to Lake Erie. |
Popular Baby Name on October 26, 1978
In 1978, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, Michael is the most used. A total of 67,157 baby boys were named Michael in 1978. The rest were named Jason, Christopher, David and James. While the popular baby girl name in 1978 was Jennifer. There were 56,319 baby girls named Jennifer that year. While the rest were named Melissa, Jessica, Amy and Heather. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
Based on World Population Data, in 1978 there were 4,304,533,599 babies born into the world. If we take the mean value, we get 358,711,134. This shows that there were 358,711,134 babies born every month in 1978. It can also be concluded that there are 11,957,038 babies born every day and 8,304 babies born every minute which is mean that 139 babies born every second in the year 1978. Maybe one of them is you.
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