What happened on Monday May 08, 1978?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1978:

• Historic First Ascent of Mount Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen Mountaineers Reinhold Messner of Italy and Peter Habeler of Austria achieved a groundbreaking feat by becoming the first climbers to summit Mount Everest without using supplemental oxygen, challenging previous limitations of human endurance at extreme altitudes.
• Naomi James: First Woman to Sail Solo Around the World Naomi James made maritime history by becoming the first woman to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe via the challenging Cape Horn route, demonstrating extraordinary nautical skill and personal courage.
• ABC TV Celebrates Israel's 30th Anniversary ABC Television broadcast a special program 'Stars Salute Israel at 30', commemorating the 30th anniversary of the State of Israel's founding and showcasing cultural solidarity.
• Jan Stephenson Wins LPGA Women's International Golf Tournament Professional golfer Jan Stephenson secured victory in the LPGA Women's International Golf Tournament, highlighting women's achievements in professional sports during the late 1970s.
• Footballer Lúcio Reference to Lúcio, a Brazilian footballer, though specific details about his activities on this date are not provided.

Events in 1978

May 08, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 08, 1978

Newspapers from May. 08, 1978

May 08, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 128th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1978 can also be written as 5/8/1978 in the US and as 8/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1978 in May 1978 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1978:

• Josie Maran

  Josie Maran is an American model and entrepreneur known for her eco-friendly beauty brand and sustainable cosmetics.

• Lucio (footballer)
• Carolyn Moos
• Speedy Claxton

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on May 8th

Famous people died on May 08, 1978:

• Duncan Grant

  British painter, decorator, and designer of textiles and pottery.

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on May 8th

May 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1978 was If I Can't Have You by Yvonne Elliman, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You
2. Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
3. Wings - With A Little Luck
4. Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
5. Bee Gees - Night Fever

May 08, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1978 was Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

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 08, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1978 was Take Me To The Next Phase by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 06:56 am and setting at 10:16 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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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1978

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Someone born on May 08, 1978 is:

47 years 1 month old,

or 565 months and 18 days old,

or 2459 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17216 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1978?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 08, 1978.

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