What happened on Sunday May 14, 1978?

Here's what happened on May 14, 1978:

• William Powell Lear Dies William Powell Lear, renowned inventor and founder of Lear Jet, passes away in Reno, Nevada, leaving behind a significant legacy in aviation technology.
• Robert Menzies Biographical Note Reflection on Robert Menzies, the twelfth Prime Minister of Australia, who was born in 1894 and served a significant role in the nation's political history.
• Upper Volta Presidential Election First Round First round of presidential elections held in Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso), marking an important moment in the country's democratic process.
• Nancy Lopez Wins Golf Tournament Professional golfer Nancy Lopez secures victory in the LPGA Greater Baltimore Golf Classic, further establishing her prominence in women's golf.
• Working Musical Opens in NYC The musical 'Working', based on Studs Terkel's book, opens at the 46th Street Theater in New York City for a limited run of 25 performances.

Events in 1978

May 14, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 14, 1978

Newspapers from May. 14, 1978

May 14, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 134th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1978 can also be written as 5/14/1978 in the US and as 14/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 1978 in May 1978 calendar

Famous people born on May 14, 1978:

• Eddie House

  Professional NBA basketball player who played for multiple teams including the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns during his career.

• Matthieu Millien

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on May 14th

Famous people died on May 14, 1978:

• Bill Lear
• Henri Chapron
• Umberto Cornetti
• Alexander Kipnis
• Robert Menzies

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on May 14th

May 14, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 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 14, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 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 14, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 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 14th 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 14, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 14, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:54 am and setting at 01:39 am.

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 14, 1978

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Someone born on May 14, 1978 is:

47 years old,

or 564 months

or 2452 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17167 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 14, 1978.

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