What Happened on May 24, 1978

Historical Events

  • American management consultant Marilyn Loden first coins the term "glass ceiling" to describe invisible career barriers for women
  • Dutch Investment bill (WIR) law goes into effect

Famous Birthdays

  • Brad Penny, American baseball pitcher (World Series 2003 Florida Marlins; MLB All Star 2006, 07; NL wins leader 2006 LA Dodgers), born in Blackwell, Oklahoma
  • Brian Ching, American footballer (U.S. National Team), born in Hale'iwa, Hawaii
  • Bryan Greenberg, American actor (How to Make It in America), born in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Johan Holmqvist, Swedish hockey player, born in Tolfta, Sweden

About May 24, 1978

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: With A Little Luck - Wings
  • UK #1 Song: Rivers Of Babylon/Brown Girl In The Ring - Boney M