Friday May 01, 1970: on this day

May 01, 1970 was the 121st day of the year 1970, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 01, 1970 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 01, 1970, who was born and died on May 01, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. ABC by The Jackson 5), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. For The Love Of Ada) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1970?


May 01, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 121st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1970 can also be written as 5/1/1970 in the US and as 1/5/1970 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1970:

  • Protests erupt in seattle, washington, following the announcement by u.s. president richard nixon that u.s. forces in vietnam would pursue enemy troops into cambodia, a neutral country.
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May 01, 1970: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 01, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 01, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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May 01, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1970 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1970 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 01, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:43 am and setting at 04:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1970.

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Who was born on May 01, 1970?


Famous people born on May 01, 1970:

  • Osaze Iyamu

    Nigerian politician known for his contributions to governance reform.

  • Navika Chawla

    Fiction writer known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Pasquale Gravina

    Italian player on the men's volleyball team that won a bronze medal at atlanta olympics, 8/04/1996.

  • Indy Car

    Indy Car is a legendary race car driver known for his speed and skill on the track.

  • Kopelyn Ting

    Kopelyn Ting is a prominent politician known for her advocacy for education reform.

  • Grace Potter

    Grace Potter is a politician known for her advocacy for education reform.

  • Genna Davis

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Ronaldo Menendez

    Cuban writer and journalist recognized for his literary contributions.

  • Janna Bach

    Janna Bach is a German politician known for her work in the Christian Democratic Union of Germany.

  • Ladd McNamara

    Renowned software engineer known for his contributions to artificial intelligence.

  • Rene Lacerte

    Founder and CEO of Bill.

  • Falen Johnson

    Falen Johnson is a contemporary poet known for her powerful and evocative works.

  • Abbas Ali

    Abbas Ali was a renowned boxer known for his speed and agility in the ring.

  • Broderick Johnson

    Successful entrepreneur known for founding multiple tech startups.

  • Wolfgang Lutz

    Wolfgang Lutz was a talented soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Bambi Francisco

    Bambi Francisco is a tech entrepreneur and founder of Vator, a platform for entrepreneurs and investors.

  • Bernard Butler

    English singer-songwriter and guitarist (suede the tears, mcalmont and butler).

  • Sacha Perry

    American jazz pianist and composer.

  • Alex Van

    Pelt; nfl quarterback (buffalo bills).

  • Allen DeGraffenreid

    Wlaf wide receiver (scotland claymores).

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 18 days old,

or 2811 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19681 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1970.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1970?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 01, 1970.

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May 01, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1970:

  • Yi Un

    South korean general (d. 1970).

  • Crown Prince Euimin

    Crown prince of korea (born in 1897).

  • Gioacchino Lauro
  • Ralph Hartley

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

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May 01, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1970:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1970:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1970 was ABC by The Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 01, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - ABC
  2. - Let It Be
  3. - Spirit In The Sky
  4. - American Woman
  5. - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)

May 01, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 01, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bridge Over Troubled Water
  2. - All Kinds Of Everything
  3. - Spirit In The Sky
  4. - Can't Help Falling In Love
  5. - Knock Knock Who's There

May 01, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1970 was Turn Back The Hands Of Time by Tyrone Davis, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 01, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
  2. - ABC
  3. - You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)
  4. - Love On A Two-Way Street
  5. - Up The Ladder To The Roof

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May 01, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Borsalino

Borsalino

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe

Country: Italy

Landscape After Battle

Landscape After Battle

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Andrzej Wajda

Starring: Daniel Olbrychski, Stanislawa Celinska, Aleksander Bardini, Tadeusz Janczar

Barquero

Barquero

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Lee Van Cleef, Warren Oates, Forrest Tucker, Kerwin Mathews

Getting Straight

Getting Straight

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Richard Rush

Starring: Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, Robert F. Lyons, Jeff Corey

Zig Zag

Zig Zag

Release year: 1970

Directed by: David S. Goyer

Starring: John Leguizamo, Natasha Lyonne, Wesley Snipes, Oliver Platt

May 01, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

For the Love of Ada

For the Love of Ada

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Ronnie Baxter

Norman

Norman

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jonathan Segal

Huset på Christianshavn

Huset på Christianshavn

Release year: 1970

May 01, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Beggar In Jerusalem by Elie Wiesel

A Beggar In Jerusalem

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Elie Wiesel ran to Israel when the Six-Day War started. "I went to Jerusalem to get somewhere. I had to leave the past and bring it back.

Love & Will by Rollo May

Love & Will

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"An exceptional book about sex and civilisation A significant contribution to contemporary morality. Rollo May argues that the heart of man's problem is his inability to grasp the true meaning of love, will, their source, and interrelation.

The House On The Strand by Daphne du Maurier

The House On The Strand

By:

This haunting tale by Daphne du Maurier reveals a new approach to time travel. Once you have ingested the secret concoction, you can return to the 14th century.

Mary Queen Of Scots by Antonia Fraser

Mary Queen Of Scots

By:

Marie Antoinette author Her royal birth secured her claim to the thrones in two countries; her marriage with the young French dauphin promised a third glory crown.

Great Lion Of God by Taylor Caldwell

Great Lion Of God

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Caldwell's classic epic novel is an inspiring, moving, and spiritual tale about St. Paul and the lives of the Jews, Romans, and early Christians.

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Who was the US President on May 01, 1970?

On May 01, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1970?

On May 01, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1970?

On May 01, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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What happened in 1970?

1970 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The Epoch
  • Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
  • Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms

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What was the calendar for May 1970?

May 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1970 calendar looked like.

Friday May 1, 1970