Friday May 12, 1978: on this day
May 12, 1978 was the 132nd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 12, 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 12, 1978, who was born and died on May 12, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 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 12th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 12, 1978?
- May 12, 1978: What happened on that day?
- May 12, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 12, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 12, 1978?
- May 12, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 12, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- May 12, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 12, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- May 12, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 12, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 12, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 12, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 12, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on May 12, 1978?
What day of the week was May 12, 1978?
May 12, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 12, 1978:
- Us commerce department announces that hurricane names will no longer be exclusively female.
- In zaire, rebels occupy the city of kolwezi, the mining center of the province of shaba (now known as katanga). the local government asks the u.s.a., france and belgium to restore order.
- May 13 ampndash a group of mercenaries led by bob denard oust ali soilih in the comoros 10 local soldiers are killed. denard forms a new government.
May 12, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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May 12, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 12, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:05 am and setting at 12:28 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1978.
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Famous people born on May 12, 1978:
- Jason Biggs
He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...
- Malin Akerman
Swedish-canadian model and actress.
- Anasha Gupta
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption scandals.
- Yeny Zhou
Renowned biologist known for her groundbreaking research in genetics.
- Daxen Huang
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Remer Richie
Influential software engineer known for groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence.
- Kharson Swain
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering political corruption.
- Tegh Saroyan
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption scandals.
- Hooper Zimmerman
Renowned for developing innovative algorithms in artificial intelligence.
- Lynisha Sissoko
Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.
- Starlit Chamberlain
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption in politics.
- Aveena Khan
Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Liyla Smits
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption scandals.
- Zanobia Frost
Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth coverage of political corruption.
- Accalia Alejandro
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption scandals.
- Kattaleia Crawford
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption scandals.
- Renesmay Adams
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering political scandals.
- Rastus Mazur
Renowned for developing innovative algorithms in artificial intelligence.
- Navee Wang
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption scandals.
- Chasmine Simms
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption scandals.
Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:
- Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.
- Rami Malek
Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.
- Ving Rhames
Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.
- Katharine Hepburn
American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.
- George Carlin
American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
- Gabriel Byrne
Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.
- Burt Bacharach
American composer and pianist of popular music.
- Catherine Tate
English actor, comedian, and writer.
- Bruce Boxleitner
Tall and handsome american actor.
- Jamie Luner
American actress, who rose to fame on the abc sitcom just the ten of us.
May 12, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 11 months old,
or 551 months and 6 days old,
or 2396 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16778 days old,
if you were born on May 12, 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 12, 1978?
There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 12, 1978.
May 12, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 12, 1978:
- Robert Coogan
American actor (born in 1924).
- Vasili Merkuryev
What famous deaths happened on May 12th?
Famous deaths on May 12th:
- Robert Reed
American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
- Monica Zetterlund
Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).
- Louis Calhern
American actor and singer (d. 1956).
- Cornell Borchers
Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).
- Lillian Roth
Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).
- Elisabeth Bergner
German actress (b. 1897).
- Johnye Russell
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Jozeph Pilsudski
Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.
- Nillie Sachs
German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Solita Solano
Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
May 12, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 12, 1978:
- Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
- International Nurses Day
- Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Blessed Imelda
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus
Observances on May 12, 1978:
- International Day of Plant Health [FAO]
Saints celebrated on May 12, 1978:
- Saint Epiphanius
- Saint Domitilla
- Saint Modoald
- Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
- Saint Joan of Portugal
May 12, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 12, 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 12, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 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 12, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 12, 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 12, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 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 12, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 12, 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 12, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 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 12, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 12, 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 12, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 12, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 12, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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:
May 12, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 12, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 12, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 12, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 12, 1978?
On May 12, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1978?
On May 12, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 12, 1978?
On May 12, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 12th?
May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
- 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
- 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.
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.