Thursday May 09, 1974: on this day

May 09, 1974 was the 129th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 09, 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 09, 1974, who was born and died on May 09, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk), movies (e.g. Dial M for Murder, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), 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 9th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 09, 1974?


May 09, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 129th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1974 can also be written as 5/9/1974 in the US and as 9/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

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May 09, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 09, 1974:

  • House judiciary committee begins formal hearings on president richard nixon impeachment.

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May 09, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th 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 09, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 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 9th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 09, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 09, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 10:32 pm and setting at 08:55 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jun 04, 1974.

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Who was born on May 09, 1974?


Famous people born on May 09, 1974:

  • Sagamore Stévenin
    Sagamore Stévenin

    Sagamore stévenin is a french actor known for his roles in various french films and television series.

  • Dylan Lauren

    American businesswoman and daughter of ralph lauren fashion designer.

  • Leyland Kirby

    Leyland Kirby is a talented writer who has gained recognition for his literary works.

  • Pete Kelley

    218.

  • Stephane Yelle in Ottawa

    Canada; nhl center (colorado avalanche).

  • Shin Yahata

    Hockey forward (team japan 1998).

  • Lara Bianconi
  • Patrice Désilets
  • Benoît Salmon
  • Stéphane Yelle

Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:

  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo

    Noah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson

    Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney

    Albert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.

  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel

    After 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

  • John Corbett
    John Corbett

    John corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.

  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen

    American actress and model.

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall

    Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    Actress (carry on behind carry on cleo).

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May 09, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 20 days old,

or 2603 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18222 days old,

if you were born on May 09, 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 09, 1974?

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 09, 1974.

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May 09, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 1974:

  • Lyubomir Pipkov

    Composer dies at 69.

  • Wally Van

What famous deaths happened on May 9th?

Famous deaths on May 9th:

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Alice Faye
    Alice Faye

    American actress and singer (d. 1998).

  • Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne

    Actress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.

  • Alan King
    Alan King

    American screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).

  • Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson

    American actress (d. 2015).

  • Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

    German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.

  • Elliett Grant Watson

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.

  • Elizabth Neuffer

    Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.

  • Niquita Burrell

    American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 9th

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May 09, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 09, 1974:

  • Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
  • Our Lady of Flanders
  • Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
  • Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
  • European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".

Saints celebrated on May 09, 1974:

  • Saint Tudi
  • Saint Pachomius (died 346)
  • Saint Gerontius (died 501)
  • Saint Carolina
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May 09, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 09, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 09, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1974 was The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 09, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Loco-Motion
  2. - The Streak
  3. - Dancing Machine
  4. - The Entertainer
  5. - Bennie And The Jets

May 09, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 09, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sugar Baby Love
  2. - Waterloo
  3. - Shang-A-Lang
  4. - Don't Stay Away Too Long
  5. - Remember You're A Womble

May 09, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1974 was Dancing Machine by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 09, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dancing Machine
  2. - The Payback
  3. - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing
  4. - I'm In Love
  5. - Let's Get Married

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May 09, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 09, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dial M for Murder

Dial M for Murder

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams

Country: United States of America

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Michael Cimino

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, Geoffrey Lewis, Catherine Bach

Country: United States of America

Arabian Nights

Arabian Nights

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Franco Merli, Tessa Bouché

Country: United States of America

Lancelot of the Lake

Lancelot of the Lake

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Robert Bresson

Starring: Luc Simon, Laura Duke Condominas, Humbert Balsan, Vladimir Antolek-Oresek

Zandy's Bride

Zandy's Bride

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jan Troell

Starring: Gene Hackman, Liv Ullmann, Eileen Heckart, Susan Tyrrell

May 09, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 09, 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 09, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 09, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Go East, Young Man by William O. Douglas

Go East, Young Man

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William O. Douglas Autobiography

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

By:

Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Working by Studs Terkel

Working

By:

Studs Terkel's most well-known book, Working, is an engaging, fascinating look at the jobs and people who do them. This book contains over 100 interviews with people from all walks of life, including gravediggers to lawyers.

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

By:

It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.

Management by Peter F. Drucker

Management

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The definitive book on management by the man who invents it.

May 09, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 09, 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 09, 1974?

On May 09, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 1974?

On May 09, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 09, 1974?

On May 09, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 9th?

May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
  • 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.

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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.

Thursday May 9, 1974