Thursday May 01, 1975: on this day

May 01, 1975 was the 121st day of the year 1975, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 01, 1975 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, 1975, who was born and died on May 01, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) by Tony Orlando and Dawn), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. The Invisible Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1975?


May 01, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 121st day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1975 can also be written as 5/1/1975 in the US and as 1/5/1975 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1975:

  • Islander parise and potvin score within 14 seconds in playoffs flyers 5-isles 4 - semifinals - flyers hold 2-0 lead
  • The särkänniemi amusement park opens in tampere, finland.

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May 01, 1975: 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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 01, 1975 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1975 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, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:41 am and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1975 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1975.

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Who was born on May 01, 1975?


Famous people born on May 01, 1975:

  • Devyne Chambers

    Devyne Chambers is a veteran journalist with a reputation for hard-hitting investigative reporting on political and economic topics.

  • Oaklan Nguyen

    Oaklan Nguyen is a renowned computer scientist and artificial intelligence researcher.

  • Omaria Ramirez

    Omaria Ramirez is a renowned scientist who has made significant contributions to her field.

  • Kathee Erikson

    Kathee Erikson is a neuroscientist who has made important discoveries in the field of brain plasticity.

  • Shekina Morales

    Shekina Morales is a respected journalist known for her coverage of social justice and civil rights issues.

  • Coleta Sato

    Coleta Sato is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology company that provides innovative solutions for the healthcare industry.

  • Clester Gaines

    Clester Gaines is an award-winning documentary photographer known for her powerful social and political imagery.

  • Kimisha Lee

    Kimisha Lee is an award-winning journalist who has covered a wide range of topics, from politics to sports, with a keen eye for detail and a...

  • Shyrl Ramirez

    Shyrl Ramirez is a Mexican-American entrepreneur and the founder of a successful startup in the renewable energy sector.

  • Oleva Sato

    Oleva Sato is an entrepreneur who founded a successful fintech company that provides innovative financial solutions to underserved...

  • Jode Goldstein

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  • Breylan Gutierrez

    Breylan Gutierrez is a renowned mathematician known for her groundbreaking contributions to the field of cryptography.

  • Judeth Weinstein

    Judeth Weinstein is a successful entrepreneur who founded a innovative startup in the healthcare industry.

  • Gladiola Patel

    Gladiola Patel is the founder and CEO of a successful social enterprise that provides affordable housing solutions.

  • Merric Fitzgerald

    Merric Fitzgerald is a successful entrepreneur who founded a leading e-commerce platform in the retail industry.

  • Karolee Zhao

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  • Duanne Owens

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  • Delan Gupta

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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...

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

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

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

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

  • 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.

  • 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'.

  • 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...

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 23 days old,

or 2555 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17891 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1975.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1975?

There are 7 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, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 01, 1975.

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May 01, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1975:

  • Francis S. Symondson

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

  • 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.

  • Daved Goldberg

    Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

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May 01, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1975:

  • 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, 1975:

  • 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, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1975 was He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) by Tony Orlando and Dawn, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
  2. - (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
  3. - Before The Next Teardrop Falls
  4. - Philadelphia Freedom
  5. - Chevy Van

May 01, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1975 was Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bye Bye Baby
  2. - Fox On The Run
  3. - Love Me Love My Dog
  4. - There's A Whole Lot Of Loving
  5. - Honey

May 01, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1975 was What Am I Gonna Do With You by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What Am I Gonna Do With You
  2. - Shakey Ground
  3. - Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor)
  4. - My Little Lady
  5. - Baby That's Backatcha

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May 01, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Fox and His Friends

Fox and His Friends

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Starring: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peter Chatel, Karlheinz Böhm, Adrian Hoven

Hester Street

Hester Street

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver

Starring: Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard, Dorrie Kavanaugh

Moonrunners

Moonrunners

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Gy Waldron

Starring: James Mitchum, Kiel Martin, Arthur Hunnicutt, Chris Forbes

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

May 01, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Joseph Henson

Edward the King

Edward the King

Release year: 1975

Starring: Annette Crosbie, Timothy West, Helen Ryan, Felicity Kendal

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jacob Tierney

May 01, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Something Happened by Joseph Heller

Something Happened

By:

Bob Slocum lived the American dream. He was blessed with a lovely wife, three beautiful children, a nice home, and all the mistresses that he wanted. He had it all, all except happiness.

The Ascent Of Man by J. Bronowski

The Ascent Of Man

By:

Man's Ascent

Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry

Helter Skelter

By:

1976 Bantam Books; 28th Printing; Helter Skelter. By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Includes 64 pages of "chilling", black-and-white photographs.

A Month Of Sundays by John Updike

A Month Of Sundays

By:

This antic riff on Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter sees the Reverend Tom Marshfield (a later-day Arthur Dimmesdale) sent west from his Midwestern parish to sexual disgrace.

All Things Bright And Beautiful by James Herriot

All Things Bright And Beautiful

By:

When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:

May 01, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Jet Fighter

Jet Fighter

Platform: Arcade

Genre: military, shooter

Destruction Derby

Destruction Derby

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Exidy

Pursuit

Pursuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator, military, shooter

pedit5

pedit5

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Dungeon Crawl, RPG

Gun Fight

Gun Fight

Platform: Arcade, Bally Astrocade, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, Commodore 128

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Taito; EU Taito; NA Midway

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1975?

On May 01, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1975?

On May 01, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1975?

On May 01, 1975 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 1975?

1975 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
  • British population agrees to European Common Market membership
  • Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal

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What was the calendar for May 1975?

May 1975 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 1975 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 1, 1975