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May 31, 1978 was the 151st day of the year 1978, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 31, 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 31, 1978, who was born and died on May 31, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis), movies (e.g. The Driver, directed by Walter Hill), 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 31st, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 1978?
- May 31, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 1978?
- May 31, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- May 31, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 31, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 31, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 31, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 1978?
What day of the week was May 31, 1978?
May 31, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 151st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 31, 1978 can also be written as 5/31/1978 in the US and as 31/5/1978 in UK and Europe.
May 31, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 31, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 1978 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:36 am and setting at 04:23 pm.
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 31, 1978?
Famous people born on May 31, 1978:
- Kippy DeGraw
Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Scott Harvey
Athlete.
- Aleksey Zagornyi
Russian hammer thrower.
- Guillaume Delorme
- Sarah Class
- Yohann Ploquin
- Christopher Carley
- David Knight
- Julie Mahoney
- Javier Martínez Miranda
- Eric Moussambani
- Daniel Bekono
- Anna Ternheim
- Roberto Núñez
- Noah Buschel
- Matt Cavenaugh
- Liraz Charhi
- Sara Duterte
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
![Sandrine Bonnaire]()
Sandrine BonnaireFrench actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
![Clint Eastwood]()
Clint EastwoodAmerican actor playing tough-guy roles.
![Colin Farrell]()
Colin FarrellHe was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
![Brooke Shields]()
Brooke ShieldsAmerican actress and model.
![Lea Thompson]()
Lea ThompsonAmerican actress and dancer.
![Tom Berenger]()
Tom BerengerAmerican actor, film producer and television writer.
![Joe Namath]()
Joe NamathAmerican football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
![Sharon Gless]()
Sharon GlessAmerican actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
![Eric Christian Olsen]()
Eric Christian OlsenAmerican actor.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 10 months old,
or 550 months and 24 days old,
or 2395 weeks
or 16765 days old,
if you were born on May 31, 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 31, 1978?
There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 31, 1978.
May 31, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 1978:
- Jozsef Bozsik
Hungarian footballer who played as a midfielder for Hungary and Honvéd.
- Hanna Höch
Influential Dada artist known for her photomontage works challenging gender and societal norms.
- Josep Gonzalvo
- Averill Abraham Liebow
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
![Jean Stapleton]()
Jean StapletonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2013).
![Martha Hyer]()
Martha HyerTexas, united states -- actress.
![Arlene Francis]()
Arlene FrancisAmerican actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
![Dorothy Patrick]()
Dorothy PatrickActress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
![Jack Dempsey]()
Jack DempseyIn 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
![Adrienne Ames]()
Adrienne AmesActress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
- Timoth Leary
American psychologist and advocate for psychedelic drugs.
May 31, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 1978:
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 1978:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 31, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 31, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 31, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
- John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing
- Wings - With A Little Luck
- Chuck Mangione - Feels So Good
May 31, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1978 was You're The One That I Want by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 31, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- Darts - The Boy From New York City
- Father Abraham & The Smurfs - The Smurf Song
- The Rolling Stones - Miss You
May 31, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1978 was Use Ta Be My Girl by The O'Jays, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 31, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 31, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
- The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
- Heatwave - The Grooveline
- Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
- Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
May 31, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Driver
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Walter Hill
Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley
Country: United States of America
Bus Stop
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field
Country: United States of America
Damien: Omen II
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Don Taylor, Mike Hodges
Starring: William Holden, Lee Grant, Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Robert Foxworth
Country: United States of America
Convoy
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young
Country: United States of America
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
May 31, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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 31, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 31, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Plague Dogs
By: Richard Adams
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.
The Only Investment Guide You'Ll Ever Need
By: Andrew Tobias
Over thirty years, The Only Investment Guide You Will Ever Need has been a popular finance guide that has won the loyalty of over a million people across the United States.
The Silmarillion
By: J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien
"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.
The Women'S Room
By: Marilyn French
The bestseller of twenty-one million copies is now available again for a new generation. First published in 1977, The Women's Room was an original novel that explored the inner lives and experiences of women.
May 31, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 31, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Casino
Fire Truck
Astro Battle
Slot Racers
The Cottage
Who was the US President on May 31, 1978?
On May 31, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1978?
On May 31, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 1978?
On May 31, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
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.
