Sunday May 14, 1978: on this day

May 14, 1978 was the 134th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 14, 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 14, 1978, who was born and died on May 14, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 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 14th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 14, 1978?


May 14, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 134th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1978 can also be written as 5/14/1978 in the US and as 14/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

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May 14, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 14, 1978:

May 14, 1978: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 14, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th 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 14, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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May 14, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 14, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:54 am and setting at 01:39 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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Who was born on May 14, 1978?


Famous people born on May 14, 1978:

  • Eddie House

    American basketball player.

  • André Macanga

    Angolan manager and footballer.

  • Brent Harvey

    Australian footballer.

  • Gustavo Varela

    Uruguayan footballer.

  • Heather Brink in Lincoln

    Nebraska; gymnast (olympics-1996).

  • Mathieu Millien

    French footballer who was a midfielder for calais from 1997 to 2010.

  • Barry Zito

    Athlete.

  • Dejan Mihevc
  • Chie Nakamura
  • Jeff Sarwer
  • Elisa Togut
  • Julien Simon-Chautemps
  • Marco Torrieri
  • Assunta Legnante
  • Alex Ebert
  • Valentina Lodovini

Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:

  • Robert Zemeckis
    Robert Zemeckis

    Robert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.

  • Miranda Cosgrove
    Miranda Cosgrove

    Miranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.

  • Waheeda Rehman
    Waheeda Rehman

    Waheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Sofia Coppola
    Sofia Coppola

    Sofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.

  • Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett

    Actress from australia.

  • Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel

    Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).

  • George Lucas
    George Lucas

    American filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.

  • Tim Roth
    Tim Roth

    British actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).

  • Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn

    American actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

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May 14, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 5 days old,

or 2392 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16746 days old,

if you were born on May 14, 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 14, 1978?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 14, 1978.

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May 14, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 14, 1978:

  • Criston Palmer

    Legendary Formula One driver and World Champion.

  • Paul Mason
  • Henri Chapron
  • Bill Lear
  • Alexander Kipnis
  • Robert Menzies
  • Umberto Cornetti

What famous deaths happened on May 14th?

Famous deaths on May 14th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe

    American actor (b. 1948).

  • Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont

    American actor and director (d. 1982).

  • Enid Bennett
    Enid Bennett

    Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.

  • Billie Burke
    Billie Burke

    American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

  • Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado

    Nfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.

  • Emma Goldman

    Anarchist, feminist lecturer, and editor from lithuania.

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May 14, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 14, 1978:

  • St. Victor and Corona
  • St. Carthach the Younger
  • DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
  • Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Paraguay - Flag Day.
  • St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
  • St. Just
  • St. Engelmer
  • St. Vincent of Lerins

Observances on May 14, 1978:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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May 14, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 14, 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 14, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 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 14, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 14, 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. - If I Can't Have You
  2. - The Closer I Get To You
  3. - With A Little Luck
  4. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  5. - Night Fever

May 14, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 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 14, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 14, 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. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  2. - Night Fever
  3. - The Boy From New York City
  4. - Too Much Too Little Too Late
  5. - Automatic Lover

May 14, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 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 14, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 14, 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. - Take Me To The Next Phase
  2. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  3. - Stay
  4. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  5. - The Grooveline

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May 14, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 14, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Midnight Express

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

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

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

Don

Don

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Chandra Barot

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Pran, Iftekhar

Martin

Martin

Release year: 1978

Directed by: George A. Romero

Starring: John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest, Elyane Nadeau

May 14, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 14, 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

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Rumpole of the Bailey

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

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

May 14, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 14, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

The Honorable Schoolboy by John le Carré

The Honorable Schoolboy

By:

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library / First Edition Society 1977. First edition. Full-leather. Bound in orange brown leather full leather with raised band, gilt-decorated, -titled, all edges are gilt

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

By:

"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

Designing Your Face by Way Bandy

Designing Your Face

By:

The Illustrated Guide to Cosmetics Use: Designing Your Face

May 14, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 14, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Video Pinball

Video Pinball

Platform: Dedicated console, Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Casino

Casino

Platform: Atari 2600 Microsoft Windows Xbox Playstation 2

Space Invaders

Space Invaders

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Atari Football

Atari Football

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (American football)

Publisher: Atari

3-D Docking Mission

3-D Docking Mission

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Programma International The Elektrik Keyboard

history

Who was the US President on May 14, 1978?

On May 14, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1978?

On May 14, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 14, 1978?

On May 14, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 14th?

May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
  • 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.

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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.

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Sunday May 14, 1978