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May 18, 1978 was the 138th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 18, 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 18, 1978, who was born and died on May 18, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 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 18th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1978?
- May 18, 1978: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1978?
- May 18, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 18, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1978?
What day of the week was May 18, 1978?
May 18, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 138th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 18, 1978 can also be written as 5/18/1978 in the US and as 18/5/1978 in UK and Europe.
May 18, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1978:
- Russian dissident yuri orlov exiled to compulsory work.
- May 19 ampndash belgian and french paratroopers fly to zaire to aid the fight against the rebels.
May 18, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 03:48 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 18, 1978?
Famous people born on May 18, 1978:
![Chad Donella]()
Chad DonellaCanadian actor.
- Tryce Daniels
Tryce Daniels is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology startup that has become a major player in the industry.
- Jerelle Hines
Jerelle Hines is a highly sought-after business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve their strategic goals.
- Seryna Koh
Seryna Koh is the Chief Financial Officer of Lazada, a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia.
- Tzippy Hotovely
Tzippy Hotovely is an Israeli politician who has served as a member of the Knesset and currently holds the position of Deputy Minister of...
- Jenissa Wilkinson
Jenissa Wilkinson is the Chief Marketing Officer of the software company Salesforce.
- Adja Sall
Adja Sall is a Senegalese business executive who serves as the COO of a leading agribusiness company in Africa.
- Katura Kobayashi
Katura Kobayashi is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2016.
- Chelesa Carey
Chelesa Carey is a former American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.
- Desree Chambers
Desree Chambers is an entrepreneur who founded a successful e-commerce platform for small businesses.
- Abbee Sharma
Abbee Sharma is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology startup that provides innovative solutions to the healthcare industry.
- Lilianah Perez
Lilianah Perez is an entrepreneur who has founded several successful businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors.
- Kearah Rosenthal
Kearah Rosenthal is a respected biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works.
- Adalis Castillo
Adalis Castillo is a renowned Puerto Rican singer-songwriter known for her soulful and emotive performances.
- Braxley Sutton
Braxley Sutton is a highly sought-after business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve success.
- Davanee Tanaka
Davanee Tanaka is a Japanese politician and member of the Liberal Democratic Party.
- Haasini Rao
Haasini Rao is the Vice President of Operations at the Indian e-commerce company Amazon India.
- Senita Diaz
Senita Diaz is a Puerto Rican politician who has served as a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2013.
- Enzley Rowan
Enzley Rowan is a renowned British biographer known for her meticulously researched and engaging biographies.
- Rayshell Bates
Rayshell Bates is a respected biographer known for her insightful and well-researched works on historical figures.
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 11 months old,
or 551 months
or 2396 weeks
or 16772 days old,
if you were born on May 18, 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 18, 1978?
There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 18, 1978.
May 18, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1978:
- Selwyn Lloyd
British Conservative politician who served as Foreign Secretary.
- Fausto Catani
- Anna Salvatore
- Giuseppe Lippi
- Norman Smith
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 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 18, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1978 was With A Little Luck by Wings, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 18, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 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:
- Wings - With A Little Luck
- Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
- Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
- John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You
May 18, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 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 18, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 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:
- 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 18, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 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 18, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 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:
- The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
- The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
- Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
- Heatwave - The Grooveline
- Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
May 18, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 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
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
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Fred Schepisi
Starring: Tommy Lewis, Freddy Reynolds, Angela Punch McGregor, Ray Barrett
Big Wednesday
Release year: 1978
Directed by: John Milius
Starring: Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D'Arbanville
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
May 18, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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 18, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
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:
The Last Convertible
By: Anton Myrer
A golden novel that captures America's spirit and heart is only a few times per lifetime.
Looking Out For Number One
By: Robert Ringer
Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.
A Stranger Is Watching
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Ronald Thompson is aware that he didn't kill Nina Peterson... but the state of Connecticut will soon take his life after proving him guilty through due process of law.
May 18, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 18, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Race - Spin-out - Cryptogram (Europe) Speedway / Spin-out / Cryptologic (US)
Phasor Zap
Canyon Bomber
Pirate Adventure
Basketball
Who was the US President on May 18, 1978?
On May 18, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1978?
On May 18, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1978?
On May 18, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
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.
