May 24, 1978, was a Wednesday. It was 46 years, 5 months, and 30 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
On May 24, 1978, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "The Greek Tycoon".
This date was 16,985 days ago. Approximately 566 months have passed. It was the 144th day of 1978, in week 21. The decade was the seventies. People born on this day are currently 46 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 189 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Wednesday, May 24, 1978. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
The summer of 1978 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor events to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. In America, the song "With A Little Luck" by Wings is at the top of the singles charts, while "Rivers Of Babylon" by Boney M is the number-one song in the UK.
Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie The Greek Tycoon is at the top of the box office. James Callaghan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, clothes have become baggier and pants have become less flared. Sports clothing and the "disco look" are both popular at the moment. Women are wearing sundresses, strapless tops with t-shirts, shoulder pads, cardigans, knee-length skirts and daisy dukes. Meanwhile, men are wearing tracksuits, flare jeans, low-top sneakers and untucked collared shirts.
Because it's 1978, the music charts are being dominated by the likes of the Bee Gees, John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John, the Village People, Boney M and Andy Gibb. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Keith Moon, Sid Vicious, and John Wayne would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Two Ronnies", "The Six Million Dollar Man", "Eight Is Enough", and "The Incredible Hulk".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pursuit", "Gun Fight", and "Breakout". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Muppet Show", "The All-New Super Friends Hour", and "Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels". Popular toys at the moment include Baby Alive (doll), Risk board game, Stretch Armstrong, and Water Ring Toss.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 24, 1978.
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In May 1978, TV audiences were watching the following series:
1978 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chrysler Horizon, the Saab 900, the Mitsubishi Mirage, the Ford Fairmont, the Toyota Supra, and the AMC Concord.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1978:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
Popular video games that people were playing in May 1978.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1978.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 24, 1984, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 24.
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Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on May 24, 1978.
James Callaghan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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