Historical Events
- 1st African American mayor of New Orleans, Ernest Nathan Morial, inaugurated
Film Release
Jackie Chan's breakthrough film "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" directed by Yuen Woo-ping, is released in Hong Kong
- Naomi Uemura became 1st to reach North Pole overland alone
Famous Birthdays
- James Badge Dale, American actor (24; The Departed; Parkland; The Pacific), born in Manhattan, New York City
- Sachie Hara, Japanese actress
Famous Divorces
Mick Jagger
Actress and model Bianca Jagger files for divorce from Rolling Stone rocker Mick Jagger after 7 years of marriage on the grounds of his adultery with model Jerry Hall
Famous Deaths
- Aram Khachaturian, Armenian composer (Masquerade Suite, Gayane), dies at 74
About May 1, 1978
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Labour Day (India), May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Night Fever - Bee Gees
