What happened on Monday May 15, 1978?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1978:

• Klemens von Metternich's Birth Klemens von Metternich, a prominent German-Austrian statesman who served as the 1st State Chancellor of the Austrian Empire, was born on this day in 1773, playing a crucial role in European diplomacy.
• Death of Robert Menzies Robert Menzies, the influential 12th Prime Minister of Australia, passed away, marking the end of an era in Australian political history.
• L. Frank Baum's Birth L. Frank Baum, renowned American author famous for 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', was born on this day in 1856, later becoming a pivotal figure in children's literature.
• Brian Eno's Birth Brian Eno, innovative English musician, producer, and visual artist, was born on this day in 1948, significantly influencing experimental and ambient music.
• Student Riot in Tabriz, Iran Students at the University of Tehran staged a riot in Tabriz, which was quickly suppressed by military intervention, reflecting the political tensions in Iran during the late 1970s.
• Andy Murray's Birth Andy Murray, prominent Scottish tennis player and multiple Grand Slam champion, was born on this day in 1987, becoming a key figure in modern tennis.
• Patrice Evra's Birth Patrice Evra, celebrated French footballer known for his successful career with Manchester United and the French national team, was born on this day in 1981.
• Leadership Change in Nauru Lagumot Harris is replaced as President of Nauru by Hammer DeRoburt, just weeks after his initial election, marking a significant political transition in the small Pacific island nation.

Events in 1978

May 15, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 15, 1978

Newspapers from May. 15, 1978

May 15, 1978 was a Monday and it was the 135th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1978 can also be written as 5/15/1978 in the US and as 15/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1978 in May 1978 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1978:

• Zoltan Bathory

  Zoltan Bathory is a renowned guitarist and founding member of the popular heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch, known for their intense...

• Dwayne De Rosario

  Dwayne De Rosario is a notable Canadian soccer player who made significant contributions to professional soccer during his career.

• David Krumholtz

  American actor.

• Margrieta Wever
• Yohan Demont
• Caroline Dhavernas
• Carolina Felline
• Krzysztof Ignaczak
• Kōsei Inoue
• Egoi Martínez
• Mounia Meddour
• Pablo Niño
• Tommaso Plateo
• Hideki Sahara
• Arturo Scotto
• Andrea Fazioli
• Akihiro Tabata
• Krissy Taylor
• Constantino Zaballa

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1978:

• Robert Menzies

  Australian lawyer and politician, 12th prime minister of australia (b. 1894).

• Dorothy Coburn
• Umberto Fiore
• Maurice Olivier

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on May 15th

May 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1978 was With A Little Luck by Wings, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Wings - With A Little Luck
2. Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
3. Johnny Mathis - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
4. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John - You're The One That I Want
5. Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You

May 15, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1978 was Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

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 15, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1978 was Take Me To The Next Phase by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
2. The O'Jays - Use Ta Be My Girl
3. Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
4. Heatwave - The Grooveline
5. Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 12:51 pm and setting at 02:11 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 15, 1978

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Someone born on May 15, 1978 is:

46 years 11 months old,

or 563 months and 29 days old,

or 2452 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17166 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1978?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 15, 1978.

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