Discover our newspaper digital archive from May 13, 1978
Browse newspapers from May 13, 1978
Saturday May 13, 1978: on this day
May 13, 1978 was the 133rd day of the year 1978, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 13, 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 13, 1978, who was born and died on May 13, 1978, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 13, 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 13th, 1978 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 13, 1978?
- May 13, 1978: What happened on that day?
- May 13, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 13, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 13, 1978?
- May 13, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 13, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
- May 13, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 13, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
- May 13, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 13, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 13, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 13, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 13, 1978?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1978?
- Who was the Pope on May 13, 1978?
What day of the week was May 13, 1978?
May 13, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 13, 1978 can also be written as 5/13/1978 in the US and as 13/5/1978 in UK and Europe.
May 13, 1978: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 13, 1978:
- Angel closes at minskoff theater nyc after 5 performances
- Runaways opens at plymouth theater nyc for 199 performances
- Musical runaways with elizabeth swados premieres in new york city
- Joie chitwood drives a chevette 5.6 miles on just two (side) wheels.
- Henry rono of kenya sets record for 3,000 metre steeplechase (8:05.4).
May 13, 1978: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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.
Discover the personality of May born.
Unlock the Mysteries of May 13, 1978! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
May 13, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 13th, 1978 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for May 13, 1978
May 13, 1978: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 13, 1978 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:58 am and setting at 01:05 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1978 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1978.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on May 13, 1978
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!
Who was born on May 13, 1978?
Famous people born on May 13, 1978:
- Avey Tare
Avey Tare is the co-founder of the experimental rock band Animal Collective and has also launched several successful business ventures.
- Barry Zito
American baseball player.
- Mike Bibby
American basketball coach and player.
- Alvira Khan
Renowned astronomer known for her work on black holes.
- Letha Dare
Letha Dare was a professional wrestler known for her agility and strength in the ring.
- Germán Magariños
Argentinian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.
- Brooke Anderson
American journalist.
- Ryan Bukvich
American baseball player.
- Dilshan Vitharana
Sri lankan cricketer.
- Nuwan Zoysa
Sri lankan cricketer.
- Steve Mildenhall
English footballer.
- Alex Ebert
Musician.
- Jason Biggs
Actor.
- Malin Akerman
Actress.
- Patrick Hughes
- Youssef Mariana
- Serghei Pogreban
- Lucas Valdemarín
Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:
![Robert Pattinson]()
Robert PattinsonAn actor, model, musician, and producer from england.
![Debby Ryan]()
Debby RyanDebby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.
![Bea Arthur]()
Bea ArthurBea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.
![Stephen Colbert]()
Stephen ColbertAmerican political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.
![Dennis Rodman]()
Dennis RodmanAmerican basketball player, an american athlete.
![Harvey Keitel]()
Harvey KeitelAmerican actor and producer.
![Ritchie Valens]()
Ritchie ValensAfter renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.
![Sunny Leone]()
Sunny LeoneCanadian american actress, model, and pornstar.
![Iwan Rheon]()
Iwan RheonWelsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.
![Joe Louis]()
Joe LouisAmerican heavyweight boxer.
May 13, 1978: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 11 months old,
or 551 months and 7 days old,
or 2397 weeks
or 16779 days old,
if you were born on May 13, 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 13, 1978?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1978?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 13, 1978.
May 13, 1978: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 13, 1978:
- Guillaume Lieb
- Jan Heřmánek
- Giuseppe Tommaso Gangale
- Práxedes Giner
- Juan Criado
What famous deaths happened on May 13th?
Famous deaths on May 13th:
![Gary Cooper]()
Gary CooperAmerican actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.
![Doris Day]()
Doris DayAmerican singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Leatrice Joy]()
Leatrice JoySilent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.
![Dan Blocker]()
Dan BlockerTexas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).
- Wealthy Astor
Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.
- Kathleen Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.
- Amais Mabini
Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.
- Malik Ambar
Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.
- Rehman
Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.
May 13, 1978: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 13, 1978:
- Our Lady of Fatima
- Rotuma Day in Fiji.
- World Fair Trade Day (2006).
- Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
- Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).
Saints celebrated on May 13, 1978:
- Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
- Saint John the Silent
- Saint Gerald of Villamagna
- Saint Robert Bellarmine
- Saint Servatus
- Saint Rolanda
May 13, 1978: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 13, 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 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 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 13, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 13, 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:
- Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You
- Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
- Wings - With A Little Luck
- Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
- Bee Gees - Night Fever
May 13, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 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 13, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 13, 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:
- Boney M - Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring
- The Bee Gees - Night Fever
- Darts - The Boy From New York City
- Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams - Too Much Too Little Too Late
- Dee D Jackson - Automatic Lover
May 13, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 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 13, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 13, 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:
- The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
- Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
- Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
- The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
- Heatwave - The Grooveline
May 13, 1978: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 13, 1978 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
Don
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Chandra Barot
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Pran, Iftekhar
Martin
Release year: 1978
Directed by: George A. Romero
Starring: John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest, Elyane Nadeau
May 13, 1978: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 13, 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
Release year: 1978
High Hopes
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Joe Eckardt
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
Release year: 1978
Country: United States of America
May 13, 1978: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 13, 1978 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Looking Out For Number One
By: Robert Ringer
Robert Ringer, the bestselling author, guides you on the most rewarding and exciting journey of your entire life.
All Things Wise And Wonderful
By: James Herriot
James Herriot's stories of his life as a Yorkshire veterinarian were loved by readers.
Whistle
By: James Jones
Includes "Notes From the Editors" flyer. Brown leather, with gilt decoration on the spine and boards, satin moire endpapers, guided pages, raised bands along spine, and sewn in satin bookmark.
The Only Investment Guide You'Ll Ever Need
By: Andrew Tobias
Over thirty years, The Only Investment Guide You Will Ever Need has been a popular finance guide that has won the loyalty of over a million people across the United States.
The Silmarillion
By: J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien
"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.
May 13, 1978: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 13, 1978 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Starfleet Orion
Frogs
Space Invaders
Atari Football
Slot Racers
Who was the US President on May 13, 1978?
On May 13, 1978 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1978?
On May 13, 1978 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 13, 1978?
On May 13, 1978 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 13th?
May 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Gulf of oman incident. iran-united states relations, united arab emirates – iran relations. the united states maritime administration (marad), issues a new alert for all ships passing fujairah off the coast of the united arab emirates. this alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between iran and the united states.
- 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: surabaya bombings result in at least 13 deaths and over 40 injuries in a series suicide bombings that took place at three churches in surabaya in indonesia.
- 2017 - Insurgency in balochistan. gunmen open fire upon construction workers at gwadar port, pakistan. at least 10 people were killed. this attack was claimed by the balochistan liberation army.
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
Do you remember 1978? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
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.
