Wednesday May 17, 1978: on this day

May 17, 1978 was a Wednesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1978 can also be written as 5/17/1978 in the US and as 17/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 1978 in May 1978 calendar

Here's what happened on May 17, 1978:

• Lee lacy hits record third consecutive pinch-hit homerun.
• Charles chaplin's coffin is found some 15ampnbspkm from the cemetery from which it was stolen, near lake geneva.
• Soviet dissident yuri orlov is sentenced to 7 years hard labor for distributing 'counterrevolutionary material'.
• Sarajevo is selected to host the 1984 winter olympics and los angeles is selected to host the 1984 summer olympics.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 1978 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 02:51 pm and setting at 03:15 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 17, 1978

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Famous people born on May 17, 1978:

• Ritesh Deshmukh

  Ritesh Deshmukh is an Indian actor and producer who has appeared in several Bollywood films.

• Ederson Moreira

  Renowned investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political corruption.

• Samani Perera

  Fashion designer known for elegant and modern designs.

• Arieon Wilkins

  Arieon Wilkins is a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works.

• Jerriann Hill

  Renowned poet with a unique style.

• Calea Montoya

  Calea Montoya is a Mexican politician who has served in various government positions.

• Carlos Peña

  Dominican-american baseball player.

• Ahmaya Khalid

  Ahmaya Khalid is a Pakistani politician who has served as a member of the Pakistani National Assembly since 2018.

• Kimisha Nguyen

  Kimisha Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American playwright whose works explore the experiences of immigrant communities.

• Garth Greenwell

  American author acclaimed for 'What Belongs to You'.

• Forrester Harvey

  Forrester Harvey was a talented actor known for his roles in classic Hollywood films.

• Genia Ziskind

  Genia Ziskind is a computer scientist known for her research in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

• Hadley Freeman

  Hadley Freeman is a British journalist known for her work in The Guardian and as an author.

• Paddy Kenny

  English footballer.

• Magdalena Zděnovcová

  Czech tennis player.

• John Foster

  American baseball coach and player.

• Mix-up Twins

  Brazilian birth mix-up: allessandra was sent home with roberta and roberta's twin renata to be exchanged.

• Jim Sturgess

  Actor.

• Christian Berg

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

• Dennis Hopper

  American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

• Adel Imam

  Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

• Sugar Ray Leonard

  Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

• Bob Saget

  Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

• Ross Butler

  Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

• Derek Hough

  Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

• Nikki Reed

  Nikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.

• Leven Rambin

  Leven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

• Craig Ferguson

  Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

• Sasha Alexander

  Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1978?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1978?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 17, 1978.

Famous people died on May 17, 1978:

• John Selwyn Brooke Selwyn Lloyd

  Speaker of the house of commons, is killed.

• Armin Theophil Wegner
• Ljubiša Stefanović

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

• Frank Gorshin

  American actor.

• Edward Hardwicke

  English actor (born 1932).

• Bruce Fairbairn

  Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

• Robert Webber

  Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

• Hugh Burden

  Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

• Kyston Williams

  Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

• Warda Al-Jazairia

  Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...

• Zahki Khan

  Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

• Lyndle Smith

  Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

• Geovannie Ramirez

  Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

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Holidays on May 17, 1978:

• Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
• Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
• International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
• Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1978:

• UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
• World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1978:

• Saint Solochon
• Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
• Saint Montanus
• Saint Dietmar
• Saint Pamphamer
• Saint Pamphalon
• Saint Adrian of Alexandria

May 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1978 was With A Little Luck by Wings, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 17, 1978: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 17, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 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.

May 17, 1978: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 17, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1978 was Take Me To The Next Phase by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 17, 1978: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 1978 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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