Born in May 1978 - Zodiac Signs, Personality and Horoscopes

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May 1978 Tropical Ephemeris

What happened in May 1978

• May 4, 1978: The Battle of Cassinga occurs in southern Angola, resulting in a significant loss of life and deepening the conflict between South Africa and Angola.
• May 8, 1978: Norway opens a natural gas field in the Polar Sea, marking a significant step in the country's energy development and solidifying its position as a major gas exporter.
• May 9, 1978: The corpse of former Italian prime minister Aldo Moro is found in a red Renault 4 in Rome, concluding a period of political turmoil and violence known as the 'Years of Lead'.
• May 12, 1978: Rebels occupy the city of Kolwezi, Zaire, the mining centre of the province of Shaba, leading to a request for international assistance to restore order.
• May 15, 1978: Students of the University of Tehran riot in Tabriz, highlighting the growing discontent and political unrest in Iran.
• May 17, 1978: Charlie Chaplin's coffin is found near Lake Geneva, resolving the mystery of its theft from a cemetery and bringing closure to his family and admirers.
• May 18, 1978: Soviet dissident Yuri Orlov is sentenced to 7 years' hard labor for distributing 'counterrevolutionary material', highlighting the ongoing suppression of dissent in the Soviet Union.
• May 19, 1978: French Foreign Legion paratroopers land in Kolwezi, Zaire, to rescue Europeans during a civil war, demonstrating the country's commitment to protecting its citizens abroad.
• May 20, 1978: Mavis Hutchinson becomes the first woman to run across the U.S., completing a 69-day trek and inspiring others to pursue athletic challenges.
• May 22, 1978: Exiled leaders Ahmed Abdallah and Muhammad Ahmad return to the Comoros, marking a significant political development and potentially shaping the country's future.
• May 25, 1978: The first Unabomber attack occurs at Northwestern University, targeting the security section and wounding a security guard, initiating a series of bombings that would span over two decades.
• May 26, 1978: Resorts International, the first legal casino in the eastern United States, opens in Atlantic City, New Jersey, transforming the city into a major gambling destination.
• May 28, 1978: Al Unser wins the Indianapolis 500 for the third time, securing his legacy as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the race.
• May 29, 1978: Ali Soilih is found dead in the Comoros, allegedly shot while attempting to escape, marking the end of his presidency and leading to political instability in the country.