What happened on Sunday May 21, 1978?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1978:

• Inaugural Passenger Flight to New Destination A milestone in aviation history: the first passenger plane arrives at a new destination from Moscow, carrying 82 travelers, with subsequent flights scheduled.
• Nancy Lopez Wins Golf Tournament Professional golfer Nancy Lopez secures victory at the LPGA Coca-Cola Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation in women's professional golf.
• Zen Rinzai Sect Leadership Appointment Yamada Mumon Roshi is appointed as the head of the prestigious Zen Rinzai Sect, marking a significant moment in Japanese Buddhist leadership.
• Mass Wedding by Unification Church A collective wedding ceremony is conducted in England, with 118 couples from the Unification Church participating in a synchronized marriage event.

Events in 1978

May 21, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 21, 1978

Newspapers from May. 21, 1978

May 21, 1978 was a Sunday and it was the 141st day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1978 can also be written as 5/21/1978 in the US and as 21/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1978 in May 1978 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1978:

• Max B

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• Briana Banks

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• Adam Gontier

  Adam Gontier is a Canadian musician, lead singer and guitarist of the rock bands Three Days Grace and Saint Asonia.

• Jake Johnson

  Jake Johnson is an American actor best known for his role in the popular TV series 'New Girl' and various comedic film roles.

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1978:

• Tukojirao Holkar III

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on May 21st

May 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 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 21, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 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 21, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 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 21st is Gemini.

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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 21, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1978 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:16 pm and setting at 05:50 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 21, 1978

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Someone born on May 21, 1978 is:

46 years 11 months old,

or 563 months and 23 days old,

or 2451 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17160 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1978?

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 21, 1978.

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