What happened on Saturday May 06, 1978?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1978:

• South African military intervention in Angola In May 1978, South Africa launched a military intervention in Angola, aimed at combating the presence of Cuban troops supporting the Angolan government. This intervention was part of the broader conflict involving Cold War dynamics in Southern Africa. source: britannica.com
• Affirmed wins 104th Kentucky Derby Affirmed won the 104th Kentucky Derby on May 6, 1978, becoming the first horse since 1948 to win the Triple Crown, which includes the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. source: kentuckyderby.com

Events in 1978

May 06, 1978: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from May 1978

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May 06, 1978 was a Saturday and it was the 126th day of the year 1978 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1978 can also be written as 5/6/1978 in the US and as 6/5/1978 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1978 in May 1978 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1978:

• Tony Estanguet

  Tony Estanguet is a legendary French slalom canoeist who won three Olympic gold medals in 2000, 2004, and 2012.

• Tanguy de Lamotte

Famous people born in 1978

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1978:

• Ethelda Bleibtrey
• Aldo Gabrielli

Famous people who died in 1978

Famous people who died on May 6th

May 06, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Bee Gees - Night Fever
2. Yvonne Elliman - If I Can't Have You
3. Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You
4. Roberta Flack - The Closer I Get To You
5. Wings - With A Little Luck

May 06, 1978: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1978 was Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

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 06, 1978: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1978 was Too Much, Too Little, Too Late by Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Johnny Mathis/Deniece Williams - Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
2. George Benson - On Broadway
3. The Isley Brothers - Take Me To The Next Phase
4. Rufus/Chaka Khan - Stay
5. Roberta Flack With Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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 06, 1978: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1978 is Horse and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1978 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1978 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:40 am and setting at 08:29 pm.

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 06, 1978

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Someone born on May 06, 1978 is:

48 years and 18 days old,

or 576 months and 18 days old,

or 2507 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17550 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1978?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 6th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1978?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 06, 1978.

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