Thursday May 11, 1978: on this day

May 11, 1978 was the 131st day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 11, 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 11, 1978, who was born and died on May 11, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 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 11th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 11, 1978?


May 11, 1978 was a Thursday and it was the 131st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1978 can also be written as 5/11/1978 in the US and as 11/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 1978: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1978:

  • Margaret a brewer is first female general in the us marine corps.

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May 11, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 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 11th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 11, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:13 am and setting at 11:48 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 11, 1978?


Famous people born on May 11, 1978:

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Winna Efendi

    Renowned Indonesian author known for her literary works.

  • Kenan Thompson

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

  • Perttu Kivilaakso

    Finnish composer and cellist (apocalyptica).

  • Alya Al-Thani

    Qatari politician who served as a member of the Qatari Advisory Council.

  • Antonio Colom
  • Richard B Spencer
  • Warren Brown (actor)
  • Jonathan Montenegro

Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Mort Sahl
    Mort Sahl

    Canadian-american comedian, entertainer, and political satirist.

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May 11, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 5 days old,

or 2396 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16777 days old,

if you were born on May 11, 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 11, 1978?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 11, 1978.

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May 11, 1978: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 11, 1978:

  • John Clinge Doorenbos

    Dutch journalist/poet dies at the age of 93.

What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Douglas Adams

    Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

  • Ceferino Namuncurá

    Argentinian religious leader and candidate for sainthood.

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May 11, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 1978:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 1978:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 1978: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 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 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 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 11, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 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 11, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 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 11, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 11, 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 11, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 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 11, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 11, 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 11, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 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 11, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 11, 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 11, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bloodline by Sidney Sheldon

Bloodline

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Sheldon's epic tale of greed and betrayal and sabotage and danger and the ties which can kill...Roffe and Sons, a family business, is an international empire full of desperate, cash-hungry relatives.

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 …

A Stranger Is Watching by Mary Higgins Clark

A Stranger Is Watching

By:

Ronald Thompson is aware that he didn't kill Nina Peterson... but the state of Connecticut will soon take his life after proving him guilty through due process of law.

The Honorable Schoolboy by John le Carré

The Honorable Schoolboy

By:

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library / First Edition Society 1977. First edition. Full-leather. Bound in orange brown leather full leather with raised band, gilt-decorated, -titled, all edges are gilt

Pulling Your Own Strings by Wayne W. Dyer

Pulling Your Own Strings

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Wayne W. Dyer explains how we can all prevent being victimized by others and start operating from the centre of our power

May 11, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 11, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Fire Truck

Fire Truck

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Frogs

Frogs

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action / Platform

Publisher: Sega-Gremlin

Sargon

Sargon

Genre: Chess

The Cottage

The Cottage

Platform: Oden, IBM PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Scandinavian PC Systems

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Santa Paravia en Fiumaccio

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

history

Who was the US President on May 11, 1978?

On May 11, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1978?

On May 11, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 1978?

On May 11, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.

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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.

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