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May 08, 1978 was the 128th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 08, 1978 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 08, 1978, who was born and died on May 08, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. If I Can't Have You by Yvonne Elliman), movies (e.g. Midnight Express, directed by Alan Parker), TV series (e.g. Heiter Bis Wolkig) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 1978?
- May 08, 1978: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 1978?
- May 08, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 08, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 08, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 08, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 08, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 1978?
What day of the week was May 08, 1978?
May 08, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1978:
- Abc tv airs stars salute israel at 30
- The first ascent of mount everest without supplemental oxygen, by reinhold messner and peter habeler.
May 08, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 08, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 08, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 1978 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on May 08, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 06:56 am and setting at 10:16 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1978.
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Who was born on May 08, 1978?
Famous people born on May 08, 1978:
![Josie Maran]()
Josie MaranJosie maran is an american model known for her work with various brands and her advocacy for natural and eco-friendly beauty products.
![Matthew Davis]()
Matthew DavisMatthew davis is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as the vampire diaries and legacies.
- Tatsuya Kawajiri
Renowned MMA fighter known for his skills in various promotions.
- Nalu
Renowned surfer known for mastering big wave surfing.
- Hassen Khemiri
Hassen Khemiri is a Swedish playwright and novelist of Tunisian descent, known for his critically acclaimed works that explore issues of...
- Deleah Eriksson
Deleah Eriksson is an oceanographer who has made groundbreaking discoveries about the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.
- Quinlin Reeves
Quinlin Reeves is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and sold multiple startups in the technology industry.
- Cindy Parlow Cone
Former American soccer player who won two Olympic gold medals.
- Lúcio
Brazilian footballer.
- Jang Woo-hyuk
South korean rapper and dancer h.o.
- Lucio
Brazilian footballer.
- Sandra Kleinova in Prague
Czechoslovakia; tennis star (1995 futures-turku-finland).
- Cindy Parlow in Memphis
Tennessee; soccer forward (olympics-1996).
- Lucio (footballer)
- Carolyn Moos
- Speedy Claxton
Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
![Enrique Iglesias]()
Enrique IglesiasSpanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
![Don Rickles]()
Don RicklesDon rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
![Melissa Gilbert]()
Melissa GilbertMelissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Gary Glitter]()
Gary GlitterGary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
![Nora Arnezeder]()
Nora ArnezederFrench singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
![David Attenborough]()
David AttenboroughNaturalist and broadcaster in english.
![Lex Barker]()
Lex BarkerAmerican actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
![Christina Cole]()
Christina ColeEnglish actress.
![James Mitchum]()
James MitchumRobert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
![Salome Jens]()
Salome JensMilwaukee actor.
May 08, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 11 months old,
or 551 months and 15 days old,
or 2398 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16787 days old,
if you were born on May 08, 1978.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1978?
There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 08, 1978.
May 08, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1978:
- Chauncey Leake
Pioneering pharmacologist known for his research on drug metabolism.
- Duncan Grant
British painter, decorator, and designer of textiles and pottery.
- Lloyd Wright
American architect known for his organic architecture style.
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
![Dirk Bogarde]()
Dirk BogardeHe was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
![George Peppard]()
George PeppardAmerican actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
![Barbara Payton]()
Barbara PaytonAmerican actress, onscreen since 1940.
![Jeanne Cooper]()
Jeanne CooperMinneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
![Dennis Waterman]()
Dennis WatermanEnglish actor and singer (b. 1948).
![Richard Derr]()
Richard DerrActor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
- Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Celedonio Romero
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
May 08, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 1978:
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
- VE Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Observances on May 08, 1978:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 1978:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1978 was If I Can't Have You by Yvonne Elliman, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 08, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You
- Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
- Wings - With A Little Luck
- Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
- Bee Gees - Night Fever
May 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1978 was Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 08, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- The Bee Gees - Night Fever
- Darts - The Boy From New York City
- Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams - Too Much Too Little Too Late
- Dee D Jackson - Automatic Lover
May 08, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1978 was Take Me To The Next Phase by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 08, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 08, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
- Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
- Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
- The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
- Heatwave - The Grooveline
May 08, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Midnight Express
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli
Country: United States of America
Ecce bombo
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Nanni Moretti
Starring: Nanni Moretti, Lina Sastri, Fabio Traversa, Glauco Mauri, Luisa Rossi, Carola Stagnaro, Susanna Javicoli, Cristina Manni, Simona Frosi, Piero Galletti, Luciano Agati, Agenore Incrocci
Country: Italy
Blue Movie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
Don
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Chandra Barot
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Pran, Iftekhar
Martin
Release year: 1978
Directed by: George A. Romero
Starring: John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest, Elyane Nadeau
May 08, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 08, 1978 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Heiter bis wolkig
Release year: 1978
High Hopes
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Joe Eckardt
Rumpole of the Bailey
Release year: 1978
Starring: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dallas
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
May 08, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 08, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bloodline
By: Sidney Sheldon
Sheldon's epic tale of greed and betrayal and sabotage and danger and the ties which can kill...Roffe and Sons, a family business, is an international empire full of desperate, cash-hungry relatives.
The Human Factor
By: Graham Greene
Maurice Castle was a top-ranking operative in British secret services during the Cold War. His African wife, Maurice Castle, is his love. She escaped apartheid South Africa together with him.
Whistle
By: James Jones
Includes "Notes From the Editors" flyer. Brown leather, with gilt decoration on the spine and boards, satin moire endpapers, guided pages, raised bands along spine, and sewn in satin bookmark.
The Thorn Birds
By: Colleen McCullough
"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …
May 08, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 08, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cosmic Conflict
Alto Trek
Space Invaders
Slot Racers
The Cottage
Who was the US President on May 08, 1978?
On May 08, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1978?
On May 08, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 1978?
On May 08, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 8th?
May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
- 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.
What happened in 1978?
1978 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Timbuktu! opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 243 performances
- Funeral of Pope Paul VI
- Iranian students occupies Iranian embassy at Wassenaar
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What was the calendar for May 1978?
May 1978 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
