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May 09, 1978 was the 129th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 09, 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 09, 1978, who was born and died on May 09, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 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 9th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 09, 1978?
- May 09, 1978: What happened on that day?
- May 09, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 09, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 09, 1978?
- May 09, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 09, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- May 09, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 09, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- May 09, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 09, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 09, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 09, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 09, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on May 09, 1978?
What day of the week was May 09, 1978?
May 09, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 09, 1978:
- Fee waybill of tubes breaks a leg falling off stage
- Psv beats bastica, 3-0, to win uefa cup in eindhoven, netherlands.
- Corpse of kidnapped ex-premier aldo moro found.
- Musical ain't misbehavin' opens at longacre theater in new york city for 1604 performances.
- In rome, the corpse of former italian prime minister aldo moro is found in a red renault 4.
May 09, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th 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 09, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 9th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 09, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 09, 1978 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:39 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 09, 1978?
Famous people born on May 09, 1978:
- Marwan al-Shehhi
United airlines flight 175 hijacked by terrorists from emirati (d. 2001).
- Jedidiah Buechler
Co-founder of Fanduel, a popular fantasy sports company.
- Aaron Harang
American baseball player.
- Leandro Cufré
Argentinian footballer.
- Santiago Dellapè
Argentinian-italian rugby player.
- Josie Maran
Model.
- Matthew Davis
Actor.
- Anette Dawn
- Massimo Paci
- Chris Porter
- Bebe
- Baron Chen
- Daniel Franzese
- Galib Jafarov
- Danilo Leva
Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:
![Noah Centineo]()
Noah CentineoNoah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.
![Albert Finney]()
Albert FinneyAlbert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.
![Rosario Dawson]()
Rosario DawsonRosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.
![Billy Joel]()
Billy JoelAfter 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.
![John Corbett]()
John CorbettJohn corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.
![Candice Bergen]()
Candice BergenAmerican actress and model.
![Pierre Desproges]()
Pierre DesprogesFrench humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.
![Kevin Peter Hall]()
Kevin Peter HallActor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.
![Glenda Jackson]()
Glenda JacksonBritish actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...
![Joan Sims]()
Joan SimsActress (carry on behind carry on cleo).
May 09, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 11 months old,
or 551 months and 11 days old,
or 2397 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16783 days old,
if you were born on May 09, 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 09, 1978?
There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 09, 1978.
May 09, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 09, 1978:
- Aldo Moro
Italian statesman and former Prime Minister of Italy.
- Giuseppe Impastato
Italian journalist and activist (b. 1948).
- Aldo Moro Prime Minister of Italy
1963-1968, 1974-1976 (born 1916).
- Albert Laprade
- George Maciunas
- Friedrich von Schellwitz
- Peppino Impastato
- Harry Hinton
- Urbano Cioccetti
- Duncan Grant
What famous deaths happened on May 9th?
Famous deaths on May 9th:
![Lena Horne]()
Lena HorneAmerican actress and singer with depth and character.
![Alice Faye]()
Alice FayeAmerican actress and singer (d. 1998).
![Marion Lorne]()
Marion LorneActress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.
![Alan King]()
Alan KingAmerican screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).
![Elizabeth Wilson]()
Elizabeth WilsonAmerican actress (d. 2015).
- Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller
German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.
- Elliett Grant Watson
Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.
- Elizabth Neuffer
Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.
- Niquita Burrell
American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.
May 09, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 09, 1978:
- Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
- Our Lady of Flanders
- Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
- Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
- European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".
Saints celebrated on May 09, 1978:
- Saint Tudi
- Saint Pachomius (died 346)
- Saint Gerontius (died 501)
- Saint Carolina
May 09, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 09, 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 09, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 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 09, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 09, 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 09, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 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 09, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 09, 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 09, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 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 09, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 09, 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 09, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 09, 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 09, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 09, 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 09, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 09, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Coming Into The Country
By: John McPhee
The unforgettable story of Alaska and Alaskans is "Coming into the Country". It's a rich tapestry with vivid characters, observed landscapes and descriptive narrative. The three main segments deal with the following:
All Things Wise And Wonderful
By: James Herriot
James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.
The Plague Dogs
By: Richard Adams
This book will be loved by thousands and even millions of people! "THE BOSTON GLOBEA lyrical tale by Richard Adams, the author of WATERSHIP DOWN. This engrossing tale is a remarkable journey.
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 Amityville Horror
By: Jay Anson
The Lutz family moved into their new Long Island home in suburban Long Island in December 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that Ronald DeFeo had murdered his brothers and parents one year prior.
May 09, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 09, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Fire Truck
MUD1
Tournament Table
Alto Trek
Clowns
Who was the US President on May 09, 1978?
On May 09, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 1978?
On May 09, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 09, 1978?
On May 09, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 9th?
May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:
- 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
- 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
- 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.
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.
