Saturday May 04, 1974: on this day

May 04, 1974 was the 124th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 04, 1974 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 04, 1974, who was born and died on May 04, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 04, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk), movies (e.g. Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, directed by John Hough), TV series (e.g. My Old Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 4th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 04, 1974?


May 04, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 124th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1974 can also be written as 5/4/1974 in the US and as 4/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

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May 04, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 04, 1974:

  • 100th kentucky derby: angel cordero jr aboard cannonade wins in 2:04.
  • An all-female japanese team reaches the summit of manaslu, becoming the first women to climb an 8,000-meter peak.

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May 04, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th 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 04, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 4th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 04, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 04, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 1974 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 04, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:28 pm and setting at 05:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 1974 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1974.

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Who was born on May 04, 1974?


Famous people born on May 04, 1974:

  • Jason Nash

    Jason nash is a comedian and former vine star known for his comedic sketches and vlogs on social media platforms.

  • Skye Edwards

    Lead singer of the band Morcheeba.

  • Miguel Cairo

    Venezuelan coach and baseball player.

  • Tony McCoy

    Northern irish jockey and sportscaster.

  • Joseph Kosinski

    Director.

  • Mathieu Gourdain

    French fencer who won silver in the individual and team sword events at the 2000 summer olympics.

  • Dule Hill

    Actor.

  • Christophe Fouquet
  • Jope Namawa
  • Seo Dong-myung
  • Jurij Virt
  • Dorotea Mercuri
  • Andrea Saltini

Whose famous birthday is on May 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 4th:

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon

    Rob brydon is a welsh actor and comedian known for his work in television and film, including his role in the sitcom gavin & stacey.

  • Hosni Mubarak
    Hosni Mubarak

    Egyptian leader, president and military commander.

  • Lance Bass
    Lance Bass

    American pop singer, dancer and actor.

  • Randy Travis
    Randy Travis

    American country-western singer, who has received every award in his industry.

  • Jackie Jackson
    Jackie Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins

    American actor.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Alexander Gould
    Alexander Gould

    American actor.

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May 04, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 11 months old,

or 599 months and 15 days old,

or 2606 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18248 days old,

if you were born on May 04, 1974.

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 04, 1974?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 04, 1974.

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May 04, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 04, 1974:

  • Maurice Ewing

    Maurice Ewing was a pioneering geophysicist known for his contributions to understanding the Earth's structure and oceanography.

  • Israel Citkowitz

    Composer dies at 65.

  • John Wengraf

    Actor (pride & passion 12 to the moon), died at 77.

  • Gerhard Lamprecht
  • Tommy Magee
  • Otto Nikodym

What famous deaths happened on May 4th?

Famous deaths on May 4th:

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Moe Howard
    Moe Howard

    American actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1897).

  • Cathryn Damon
    Cathryn Damon

    American actress mary campbell - soap, who was born in 1930, dies at 56.

  • Anita Stewart
    Anita Stewart

    American actress and producer (d. 1961).

  • Jozeph Tito

    Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving as the leader of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death.

  • Eddith Nesbit

    Known for her children's literature, including 'The Railway Children'.

  • Carless Brooks

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Josip Broz Tito

    Former President of Yugoslavia.

  • Kano Jigoro

    Founder of the martial art of judo and the first president of the Kodokan Judo Institute.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 4th

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May 04, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 04, 1974:

  • Star Wars day, "May the 4th be with you" pun on "May the force be with you"
  • Republic of China - Literary Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • International Firefighters' Day.
  • People's Republic of China - Youth Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • Blessed Catherine of Park
  • The Netherlands - Remembrance of the Dead.

Saints celebrated on May 04, 1974:

  • Saint Ladislaus of Gielnow
  • Saint Judas Cyriacus
  • Saint Florian
  • Saint Godehard
  • Saint Monica of Hippo (d. 387)
  • Saint Ethelred
  • Saint Silvianus
  • Saint Titianus
  • Saint Willerik
  • Saint John Houghton, Saint Robert Lawrence, Saint Augustine Webster, Saint Richard Reynolds, and Saint John Hale; all put to death in 1535.
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May 04, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 04, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 1974 was The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Loco-Motion
  2. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  3. - Bennie And The Jets
  4. - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
  5. - Dancing Machine

May 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 04, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - The Cat Crept In
  3. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  4. - Angel Face
  5. - Everyday

May 04, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 1974 was The Payback by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 04, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Payback
  2. - Dancing Machine
  3. - Let's Get Married
  4. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  5. - You Make Me Feel Brand New

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May 04, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 04, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dirty Mary Crazy Larry

Dirty Mary Crazy Larry

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Hough

Starring: Peter Fonda, Susan George, Adam Roarke, Kenneth Tobey

Country: United States of America

Appassionata

Appassionata

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gianluigi Calderone

Starring: Ornella Muti, Ninetto Davoli, Eleonora Giorgi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Valentina Cortese, Carla Mancini, Renata Zamengo, Luigi Antonio Guerra, Jeanine Martinovic, Isabella Bruno

Country: Italy

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Claudine

Claudine

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Berry

Dark Star

Dark Star

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm

Country: United States of America

May 04, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 04, 1974 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

My Old Man

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

The Zoo Gang

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

Landline

Landline

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gillian Robespierre

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

May 04, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 04, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

By:

A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

The Partners by Louis Auchincloss

The Partners

By:

Louis Auchincloss is here to share his extraordinary powers as an observer in contemporary America. The Partners is a portrait of men and women from what the Partners represents.

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

May 04, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 04, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on May 04, 1974?

On May 04, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 04, 1974?

On May 04, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 04, 1974?

On May 04, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 4th?

May 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least nine people are killed in an attack on the forces loyal to field marshal khalifa haitar in sabha (libya), by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. isil claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - (el pais) basque conflict: eta's final act of dissolution takes place in cambo-les-bains france. in the presence of jonathan powell, gerry adams and brian currin, eta is represented by politicians like brian currin, brian currin, cuauhtemoc carenas, brian currin, and brian currin. (el pais). mariano rajoy, the spanish prime minister, reminds a crowd about the 853 victims and reaffirms his resolve to end the 60-year-old eta violence.
  • 2017 - 2017 venezuelan protests - a student is shot to death in el tigre during gunfire. this brings the total number of deaths in protests against nicolas maduro to 37.

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What happened in 1974?

1974 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
  • Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim peaks at #1
  • 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy

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What was the calendar for May 1974?

May 1974 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 1974 calendar looked like.

Saturday May 4, 1974