Tuesday May 16, 1978: on this day

May 16, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1978 can also be written as 5/16/1978 in the US and as 16/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1978 in May 1978 calendar

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 01:50 pm and setting at 02:43 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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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1978

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Famous people born on May 16, 1978:

• Jim Sturgess

  English actor and singer-songwriter.

• Mikkel Bendix

  Danish actor known for his roles in Scandinavian films and TV series.

• Scott Nicholls

  English motorcycle racer.

• Lionel Scaloni

  Argentinian footballer.

• David Ford

  English singer and songwriter.

• Vincent Larusso in Livingston

  New jersey actor (adam-mighty ducks, d2, and d3).

• David Krumholtz

  Actor.

• Amy Chow

  Athlete.

• Caroline Dhavernas

  Actress.

• David Ford (musician)
• Rupert Young
• Ol'ga Zajceva
• Giuliano Covezzi
• Leonardo Gutiérrez
• Álvaro Novo
• Shantia Owens
• Dina Rae
• Paolo Valeri

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

• Megan Fox

  American actress and model.

• Pierce Brosnan

  He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

• Janet Jackson

  American actress and recording artist.

• Melanie Lynskey

  Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.

• Tori Spelling

  American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

• Henry Fonda

  American actor.

• Joseph Morgan

  Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

• David Boreanaz

  David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

• Thomas Brodie-Sangster

  Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

• Danny Trejo

  Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

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Someone born on May 16, 1978 is:

46 years and 20 days old,

or 552 months and 20 days old,

or 2403 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16822 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1978?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 16, 1978.

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Famous people died on May 16, 1978:

• Paolo Amadesi
• Giovanni Battistoni
• William Steinberg
• Goffredo Alessandrini

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

• Jim Henson

  American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

• Andy Kaufman

  American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

• Ronnie James Dio

  American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

• Alain Cuny

  French actor.

• Irwin Shaw

  American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

• Marisa Mell

  Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

• Verley Tinsley

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

• Camala Markandaya

  Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.

• Romaldo Giurgola

  Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

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Holidays on May 16, 1978:

• Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
• Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1978:

• International Day of Living Together in Peace
• International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1978:

• Saint HonorT of Amiens
• Saint Andrew Bobola
• Saint Ubaldus
• Saint Simon Stock
• Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
• Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.

May 16, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1978 was With A Little Luck by Wings, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 16, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 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. Wings - With A Little Luck
2. Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
3. Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
4. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
5. Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You

May 16, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 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 16, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 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. Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
2. The Bee Gees - Night Fever
3. Darts - The Boy From New York City
4. Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams - Too Much Too Little Too Late
5. Dee D Jackson - Automatic Lover

May 16, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 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 16, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 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. The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
2. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
3. Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
4. Heatwave - The Grooveline
5. Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late