What happened on Tuesday, May 9, 1978?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1978:

• Tragic end of Aldo Moro kidnapping On May 9, 1978, the body of Italian politician Aldo Moro was found after being kidnapped by the Red Brigades. His assassination marked a significant moment in Italy's political history and highlighted the threat of domestic terrorism. source: britannica.com
• 'Wow!' signal discovery On May 9, 1978, astronomer Jerry R. Ehman discovered the 'Wow!' signal while working on a SETI project at Ohio State University. This strong narrowband radio signal from space remains one of the most intriguing potential signs of extraterrestrial life. source: britannica.com
• Gossamer Condor's historic flight On May 9, 1978, the Gossamer Condor, piloted by Bryan Allen, achieved the first human-powered flight across the English Channel, marking a significant milestone in aviation history. source: nytimes.com
• PSV Wins UEFA Cup PSV Eindhoven triumphed in the UEFA Cup by defeating Bastia 3-0 in the final match held in their home city of Eindhoven, Netherlands, showcasing Dutch football prowess.
• First Philippine International Jazz Festival The inaugural Philippine International Jazz Festival took place in Manila, establishing a cultural platform that would grow to become a significant global jazz event.
• Musician's Stage Accident Fee Waybill of the rock band Tubes suffered a leg injury after falling off stage during a performance.

Events in 1978

May 09, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from May 1978

Newspapers from May. 09, 1978

May 09, 1978 was a Tuesday and it was the 129th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1978 can also be written as 5/9/1978 in the US and as 9/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1978 in May 1978 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1978:

• Marwan al-Shehhi

  Terrorist who hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 during the September 11, 2001 attacks, crashing the plane into the World Trade Center's...

• Anette Dawn
• Leandro Cufre

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1978:

• Giuseppe Impastato

  Italian journalist and activist (b. 1948).

• Aldo Moro
• Peppino Impastato
• Albert Laprade
• George Maciunas
• Duncan Grant
• Friedrich von Schellwitz

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on May 9th

May 09, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 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 09, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 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 09, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 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 9th 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 09, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 09, 1978 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:39 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 09, 1978

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Someone born on May 09, 1978 is:

48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 24 days old,

or 2516 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17617 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1978?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 9th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 09, 1978.

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