What happened on Thursday May 04, 1978?

Here's what happened on May 04, 1978:

• South African Defence Force Attacks SWAPO Base in Angola On May 4, 1978, the South African Defence Force (SADF) conducted a military operation against a SWAPO (South West Africa People's Organization) base located in Cassinga, southern Angola. The attack was part of Operation Reindeer, targeting the Namibian independence guerrilla organization. According to Angolan government reports, the assault resulted in approximately 624 casualties, including 150 Cuban soldiers and 298 teenagers and children. The operation was a significant military engagement during the Namibian War of Independence and the broader Cold War context in Southern Africa.
• Soviet Leader Brezhnev Visits West Germany On May 4, 1978, Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev made a diplomatic visit to West Germany, marking an important moment of détente during the Cold War era. This visit represented a significant diplomatic effort to improve relations between the Soviet Union and West Germany, potentially easing Cold War tensions and exploring potential economic and political cooperation.

Events in 1978

May 04, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 04, 1978

Newspapers from May. 04, 1978

May 04, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 124th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1978 can also be written as 5/4/1978 in the US and as 4/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

May 04, 1978 in May 1978 calendar

Famous people born on May 04, 1978:

• James Harrison

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• Daisuke Ono

Famous people born in 1978

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May 04, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Bee Gees - Night Fever
2. Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You
3. Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You
4. Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
5. Wings - With A Little Luck

May 04, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 04, 1978 was Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

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 04, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
2. George Benson - On Broadway
3. The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
4. Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
5. Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.

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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 04, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 04, 1978 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 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 04, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:33 am and setting at 06:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1978.

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Someone born on May 04, 1978 is:

47 years 1 month old,

or 565 months and 22 days old,

or 2460 weeks

or 17220 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 1978?

There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 04, 1978.

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