Tuesday May 23, 1978: on this day

May 23, 1978 was the 143rd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 23, 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 23, 1978, who was born and died on May 23, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. With A Little Luck by Wings), movies (e.g. Fedora, directed by Billy Wilder), 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 23rd, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1978?


May 23, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1978 can also be written as 5/23/1978 in the US and as 23/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1978:

  • Al approves transfer of red sox to jean yawkey for $15m
  • General strike in peru.

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May 23, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 23, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 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 23rd, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 07:41 am.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1978.

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Who was born on May 23, 1978?


Famous people born on May 23, 1978:

  • Hashim Al-Madani

    Talented painter whose works reflect cultural themes.

  • Liberty Ross

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Scott Raynor

    American drummer.

  • Mike Gonzalez

    Cuban baseball player (born 1890).

  • Carolyn Moos

    American model and professional basketball player.

  • Ginnifer Goodwin

    Actress.

  • Katie Price

    Model.

  • 2D (Gorillaz)

    English singer for animated band gorillaz.

  • Maelle Gavet

    Businesswoman.

  • Tansy Rayner Roberts

    Writer.

  • Michael Gonzalez (pitcher)
  • Graciela Márquez
  • Eliana Patelli
  • Čedomir Pavičević
  • Karin Truppe
  • Christian Monzon
  • Monica Giandotti
  • Otrjadyn Gündėgmaa
  • Jonathan Jäger

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

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May 23, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 27 days old,

or 2395 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16768 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1978?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 23, 1978.

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May 23, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1978:

  • Helyne Hathaway

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Johan Mastenbroek
  • Mariano Amaro
  • Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw
  • Ezio Amadeo
  • Birger Sörvik

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1978:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1978:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1978:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1978 was With A Little Luck by Wings, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - With A Little Luck
  2. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  3. - You're The One That I Want
  4. - Shadow Dancing
  5. - The Closer I Get To You

May 23, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1978 was Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. 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 23, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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May 23, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fedora

Fedora

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: William Holden, Marthe Keller, Hildegard Knef, José Ferrer

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

The Night, the Prowler

The Night, the Prowler

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Jim Sharman

Starring: Ruth Cracknell, John Frawley, Kerry Walker, John Derum

Corvette Summer

Corvette Summer

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Matthew Robbins

Starring: Mark Hamill, Annie Potts, Eugene Roche, William Bryant

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 23, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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 23, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Human Factor by Graham Greene

The Human Factor

By:

Maurice Castle was a top-ranking operative in British secret services during the Cold War. His African wife, Maurice Castle, is his love. She escaped apartheid South Africa together with him.

Scruples by Judith Krantz

Scruples

By:

Scruples is the first novel to make publishing history. It's widely regarded as the best novel ever about the extravagant lifestyle of the Beverly Hills boutique owner and its employees.

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 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.

Stained Glass by William F. Buckley Jr

Stained Glass

By:

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May 23, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Ship

Star Ship

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Superman

Superman

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-Adventure

Publisher: Atari

Phasor Zap

Phasor Zap

Platform: Apple II

Publisher: The Elektrik Keyboard

Sky Diver

Sky Diver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Windows PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Blasto

Blasto

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Gremlin

history

Who was the US President on May 23, 1978?

On May 23, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1978?

On May 23, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1978?

On May 23, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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.

Discover how May 1978 calendar looked like.

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