Friday May 12, 1978: on this day

May 12, 1978 was a Friday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1978 can also be written as 5/12/1978 in the US and as 12/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1978 in May 1978 calendar

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.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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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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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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Your place in the Universe on May 12, 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.

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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.

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.

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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: 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:

1. Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You
2. Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
3. Wings - With A Little Luck
4. Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
5. 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:

1. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
2. The Bee Gees - Night Fever
3. Darts - The Boy From New York City
4. Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams - Too Much Too Little Too Late
5. 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:

1. The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
2. Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
3. Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
4. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
5. Heatwave - The Grooveline