Wednesday May 17, 1978: on this day

May 17, 1978 was the 137th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 17, 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 17, 1978, who was born and died on May 17, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. With A Little Luck by Wings), movies (e.g. I Spit on Your Grave, directed by Meir Zarchi), 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 17th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1978?


May 17, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1978 can also be written as 5/17/1978 in the US and as 17/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1978:

  • Lee lacy hits record third consecutive pinch-hit homerun.
  • Charles chaplin's coffin is found some 15ampnbspkm from the cemetery from which it was stolen, near lake geneva.
  • Soviet dissident yuri orlov is sentenced to 7 years hard labor for distributing 'counterrevolutionary material'.
  • Sarajevo is selected to host the 1984 winter olympics and los angeles is selected to host the 1984 summer olympics.

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May 17, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 17, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

78%

The moon phase on May 17, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 02:51 pm and setting at 03:15 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 17, 1978?


Famous people born on May 17, 1978:

  • Ritesh Deshmukh

    Ritesh Deshmukh is an Indian actor and producer who has appeared in several Bollywood films.

  • Ederson Moreira

    Renowned investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political corruption.

  • Samani Perera

    Fashion designer known for elegant and modern designs.

  • Jerriann Hill

    Renowned poet with a unique style.

  • Carlos Peña

    Dominican-american baseball player.

  • Kimisha Nguyen

    Kimisha Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American playwright whose works explore the experiences of immigrant communities.

  • Hadley Freeman

    Hadley Freeman is a British journalist known for her work in The Guardian and as an author.

  • Forrester Harvey

    Forrester Harvey was a talented actor known for his roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Garth Greenwell

    American author acclaimed for 'What Belongs to You'.

  • Genia Ziskind

    Genia Ziskind is a computer scientist known for her research in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  • John Foster

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Magdalena Zděnovcová

    Czech tennis player.

  • Paddy Kenny

    English footballer.

  • Jim Sturgess

    Actor.

  • Mix-up Twins

    Brazilian birth mix-up: allessandra was sent home with roberta and roberta's twin renata to be exchanged.

  • Lisa Brennan-Jobs
  • Christian Callejas
  • Alexander Forsberg
  • Kat Foster

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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May 17, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 12 days old,

or 2393 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16753 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 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 17, 1978?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 17, 1978.

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May 17, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1978:

  • John Selwyn Brooke Selwyn Lloyd

    Speaker of the house of commons, is killed.

  • Armin Theophil Wegner
  • Ljubiša Stefanović

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

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May 17, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1978:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1978:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1978:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1978 was With A Little Luck by Wings, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 17, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - With A Little Luck
  2. - The Closer I Get To You
  3. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  4. - You're The One That I Want
  5. - If I Can't Have You

May 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1978 was Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 17, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. 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 17, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1978 was Take Me To The Next Phase by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 17, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Take Me To The Next Phase
  2. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  3. - Stay
  4. - The Grooveline
  5. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

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May 17, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

I Spit on Your Grave

I Spit on Your Grave

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Meir Zarchi

Starring: Camille Keaton, Eron Tabor, Richard Pace, Anthony Nichols

Country: United States of America

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Fred Schepisi

Starring: Tommy Lewis, Freddy Reynolds, Angela Punch McGregor, Ray Barrett

Big Wednesday

Big Wednesday

Release year: 1978

Directed by: John Milius

Starring: Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D'Arbanville

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

May 17, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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 17, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 Plague Dogs by Richard Adams

The Plague Dogs

By:

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.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

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

Whistle by James Jones

Whistle

By:

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 Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

By:

This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.

May 17, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 17, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adventureland

Adventureland

Platform: TRS-80, Apple II series, Atari 8-bit, TI-99/4A, Commodore PET, Commodore 64, IBM-PC, Commodore VIC-20, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64, Exidy Sorcerer

Genre: Interactive Fiction

Publisher: Adventure International

Tournament Table

Tournament Table

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Air-Sea War - Battle (Europe) Armored Encounter! / Subchase! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Alto Trek

Alto Trek

Platform: Xerox Alto

Genre: Space simulation/Real-time strategy/Action

Astro Battle

Astro Battle

Platform: Arcade Game; Bally Astrocade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Bally Manufacturing

history

Who was the US President on May 17, 1978?

On May 17, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1978?

On May 17, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1978?

On May 17, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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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Wednesday May 17, 1978