Wednesday May 10, 1978: on this day

May 10, 1978 was the 130th day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 10, 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 10, 1978, who was born and died on May 10, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 10, 1978, which were the most popular songs (ex. If I Can't Have You by Yvonne Elliman), movies (e.g. Midnight Express, directed by Alan Parker), 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 10th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 10, 1978?


May 10, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 130th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1978 can also be written as 5/10/1978 in the US and as 10/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

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May 10, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 10, 1978:

  • Angel opens at minskoff theater nyc for 5 performances
  • Liverpool wins 23rd europe cup i.

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May 10, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th 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 10, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 10th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 10, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 10, 1978 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:24 am and setting at 11:04 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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Who was born on May 10, 1978?


Famous people born on May 10, 1978:

  • Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson

    Kenan thompson is an american actor best known for his work on the sketch comedy show saturday night live.

  • Carmeline Jeter

    Carmeline Jeter is an American former track and field sprinter who specialized in the 100 and 200 meters.

  • Rosmary Church

    British news presenter and journalist for BBC News.

  • Phyllicia Barnes

    Social justice activist and author.

  • Bruno Cheyrou

    French professional footballer (soccer-player), who was a member of the national team from 2002aeur"2004.

  • Corri English
  • Patrik Fredholm
  • Wade Helliwell
  • Lalla Salma
  • Marcelo Moretto
  • Reinaldo Navia
  • Krisztina Papp
  • Cosimo Petraroli
  • Gaetano Vastola
  • Daisuke Yamai
  • Gürgen Öz
  • Marcelien de Koning

Whose famous birthday is on May 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 10th:

  • Atul Kulkarni
    Atul Kulkarni

    An Indian actor who has appeared in numerous Bollywood and Marathi films, as well as television shows.

  • Sid Vicious
    Sid Vicious

    British punk rocker, with the "sex pistols" band.

  • Marie-France Pisier
    Marie-France Pisier

    French actress and director, born in vietnam to her father.

  • Marina Vlady
    Marina Vlady

    French actress and blond international star.

  • Wayne Dyer
    Wayne Dyer

    American motivational speaker and author of self-help.

  • Emmanuelle Devos
    Emmanuelle Devos

    French actress, the daughter of marie henriau.

  • Rick Santorum
    Rick Santorum

    American republican party politician.

  • Ettore Scola
    Ettore Scola

    Italian director of film and tv.

  • Johanna ter Steege
    Johanna ter Steege

    Dutch actress.

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May 10, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 6 days old,

or 2396 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16778 days old,

if you were born on May 10, 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 10, 1978?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 10, 1978.

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May 10, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 10th?

Famous deaths on May 10th:

  • Joan Crawford
    Joan Crawford

    Joan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...

  • Susan Oliver
    Susan Oliver

    American actress, one the most well-known faces on tv.

  • Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms

    American jazz singer (born 1917).

  • Carol Haney
    Carol Haney

    Pantomime quiz: dancer dies at 35.

  • Deborah Walley
    Deborah Walley

    Bridgeport, connecticut -- actress (mothers in law, beach blanket).

  • Paul Revere

    American silversmith and patriot who alerted the colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and...

  • Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson

    Renowned Confederate general during the American Civil War, nicknamed 'Stonewall' for his steadfast leadership.

  • Bassheva Rabinovitch

    Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.

  • Mihailo Obrenović

    Ruler of Serbia known for modernizing the country.

  • Lucion Benedict

    British physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.

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May 10, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 10, 1978:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South Korea.
  • The first possible day on which Pentecost may fall.
  • Akshaya Tritya in Hinduism.
  • Astronomy Day in the United States.
  • Birds' and Trees' Day in Hungary
  • Memorial Day of Blessed Damien of Moloka'i
  • Celebration of the Clandestine Retreat of Ma'at and Ra in Ancient Egypt.
  • Constitution Day in the Federated States of Micronesia.
  • Inauguration Day in South Africa.
  • Mania (mythology) in Ancient Rome.

Observances on May 10, 1978:

  • International Day of Argania

Saints celebrated on May 10, 1978:

  • Saint Gordianus
  • Saint Isidore the Laborer
  • Saint John of Avila
  • Saint Job
  • Saint Quaratus and Quintus
  • Saint Peter Van
  • Saint William of Pontoise
  • Saint Francis of Assisi
  • Saint Solange
  • Saint Epimachus
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May 10, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 10, 1978 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 10, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1978 was If I Can't Have You by Yvonne Elliman, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 10, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 10, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - If I Can't Have You
  2. - The Closer I Get To You
  3. - With A Little Luck
  4. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  5. - Night Fever

May 10, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 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.

May 10, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 10, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
  2. - Night Fever
  3. - The Boy From New York City
  4. - Too Much Too Little Too Late
  5. - Automatic Lover

May 10, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 1978 was Take Me To The Next Phase by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 10, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 10, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Take Me To The Next Phase
  2. - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  3. - Stay
  4. - Use Ta Be My Girl
  5. - The Grooveline

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May 10, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 10, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Midnight Express

Midnight Express

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli

Country: United States of America

Ecce bombo

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

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

Don

Don

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Chandra Barot

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Pran, Iftekhar

Martin

Martin

Release year: 1978

Directed by: George A. Romero

Starring: John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest, Elyane Nadeau

May 10, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 10, 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

Heiter bis wolkig

Release year: 1978

High Hopes

High Hopes

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Joe Eckardt

Rumpole of the Bailey

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

Dallas

Release year: 1978

Country: United States of America

May 10, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 10, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson

The Amityville Horror

By:

The Lutz family moved into their new Long Island home in suburban Long Island in December 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that Ronald DeFeo had murdered his brothers and parents one year prior.

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

By:

A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

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"Beautiful....Compelling entertainment."--New York Times"A heart-rending epic...truly marvelous."--Chicago TribuneOne of the most beloved novels of all time, The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough's sweeping family saga of dreams, titanic struggles, dark passions, and forbidden love in the Australian Outback, returns to enthrall …

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

The Human Factor by Graham Greene

The Human Factor

By:

Maurice Castle was a top-ranking operative in British secret services during the Cold War. His African wife, Maurice Castle, is his love. She escaped apartheid South Africa together with him.

May 10, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 10, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Superman

Superman

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-Adventure

Publisher: Atari

Gee Bee

Gee Bee

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Gremlin Industries

Starfleet Orion

Starfleet Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Frogs

Frogs

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action / Platform

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin

3-D Docking Mission

3-D Docking Mission

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Programma International The Elektrik Keyboard

history

Who was the US President on May 10, 1978?

On May 10, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 10, 1978?

On May 10, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 10, 1978?

On May 10, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 10th?

May 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb (2002 to present): four hostages held in northern burkina faso are freed by french naval commandos. two french commandos were killed in the rescue operation. two frenchmen, who were kidnapped in benin may 1, and two women, one american and one south korean, were among those released.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the hamas-run ministry of health reports that 2,064 unarmed protesters were killed by live gunshots and 1,094 died from gas suffocation. [http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/11/c_137172334.htm (xinhuanet)senior hamas member yehiyeh sinwar suggests that tens of thousands of palestinian protestors may try to cross the border fence between israel and the gaza strip.
  • 2017 - Pope francis will canonize two children who saw fatima from visions.

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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.

Discover how May 1978 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 10, 1978