Friday May 10, 1974: on this day

May 10, 1974 was the 130th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 10, 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 10, 1974, who was born and died on May 10, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 10, 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 10th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 10, 1974?


May 10, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 130th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1974 can also be written as 5/10/1974 in the US and as 10/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

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May 10, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 10, 1974:

  • 7th aba championship: new york nets beats utah stars, 4 games to 1.

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May 10, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th 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 10, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 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 10th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 10, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 10, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 11:19 pm and setting at 09:53 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 10, 1974?


Famous people born on May 10, 1974:

  • Doc Gynéco

    Doc gynéco is a french rapper and hip-hop artist known for his influential role in the french rap scene during the 1990s.

  • Sylvain Wiltord

    He was a french winger and football player from martinique.

  • Quentin Elias

    Quentin elias was a french singer and model, best known as the lead singer of the french boy band alliage.

  • Liu Fang

    Chinese pipa player.

  • Grant Williams

    Nfl tackle (seattle seahawks).

  • Dylan Lauren

    Businesswoman.

  • Janet Reasons in Port Orchard

    Washington, usa; miss america washington (1997).

  • Catherine McCord
  • Séverine Caneele
  • Craig Hall (actor)
  • Liviu Pop
  • Peter Van Elswyk
  • Alessandro Baronciani
  • Mauro Calibani
  • A-Plus
  • Fabio Di Sole
  • Vincenzo Garruti

Whose famous birthday is on May 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 10th:

  • Sid Vicious
    Sid Vicious

    British punk rocker, with the "sex pistols" band.

  • Marie-France Pisier
    Marie-France Pisier

    French actress and director, born in vietnam to her father.

  • Marina Vlady
    Marina Vlady

    French actress and blond international star.

  • Wayne Dyer
    Wayne Dyer

    American motivational speaker and author of self-help.

  • Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson

    Kenan thompson is an american actor best known for his work on the sketch comedy show saturday night live.

  • Emmanuelle Devos
    Emmanuelle Devos

    French actress, the daughter of marie henriau.

  • Rick Santorum
    Rick Santorum

    American republican party politician.

  • Ettore Scola
    Ettore Scola

    Italian director of film and tv.

  • Johanna ter Steege
    Johanna ter Steege

    Dutch actress.

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May 10, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 18 days old,

or 2602 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18220 days old,

if you were born on May 10, 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 10, 1974?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 10, 1974.

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May 10, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 10, 1974:

  • Hal Mohr

    American director and cinematographer (b. 1894).

  • Gennaro Cantiello
  • Orlando Amêndola
  • Takeshi Sakamoto

What famous deaths happened on May 10th?

Famous deaths on May 10th:

  • Joan Crawford
    Joan Crawford

    Joan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...

  • Susan Oliver
    Susan Oliver

    American actress, one the most well-known faces on tv.

  • Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms

    American jazz singer (born 1917).

  • Carol Haney
    Carol Haney

    Pantomime quiz: dancer dies at 35.

  • Deborah Walley
    Deborah Walley

    Bridgeport, connecticut -- actress (mothers in law, beach blanket).

  • Paul Revere

    American silversmith and patriot who alerted the colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and...

  • Mihailo Obrenović

    Ruler of Serbia known for modernizing the country.

  • Bassheva Rabinovitch

    Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.

  • Lucion Benedict

    British physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.

  • Hans Wyler

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

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May 10, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 10, 1974:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South Korea.
  • The first possible day on which Pentecost may fall.
  • Akshaya Tritya in Hinduism.
  • Astronomy Day in the United States.
  • Birds' and Trees' Day in Hungary
  • Memorial Day of Blessed Damien of Moloka'i
  • Celebration of the Clandestine Retreat of Ma'at and Ra in Ancient Egypt.
  • Constitution Day in the Federated States of Micronesia.
  • Inauguration Day in South Africa.
  • Mania (mythology) in Ancient Rome.

Observances on May 10, 1974:

  • International Day of Argania

Saints celebrated on May 10, 1974:

  • Saint Gordianus
  • Saint Isidore the Laborer
  • Saint John of Avila
  • Saint Job
  • Saint Quaratus and Quintus
  • Saint Peter Van
  • Saint William of Pontoise
  • Saint Francis of Assisi
  • Saint Solange
  • Saint Epimachus
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May 10, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 10, 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 10, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1974 was The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 10, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 10, 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 10, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 10, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 10, 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 10, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 1974 was Dancing Machine by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 10, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 10, 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 10, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 10, 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 10, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 10, 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 10, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 10, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Times To Remember

By:

The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.

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.

Go East, Young Man by William O. Douglas

Go East, Young Man

By:

William O. Douglas Autobiography

Burr by Gore Vidal

Burr

By:

Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II 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

May 10, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 10, 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

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on May 10, 1974?

On May 10, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 10, 1974?

On May 10, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 10, 1974?

On May 10, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 10th?

May 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb (2002 to present): four hostages held in northern burkina faso are freed by french naval commandos. two french commandos were killed in the rescue operation. two frenchmen, who were kidnapped in benin may 1, and two women, one american and one south korean, were among those released.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the hamas-run ministry of health reports that 2,064 unarmed protesters were killed by live gunshots and 1,094 died from gas suffocation. [http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/11/c_137172334.htm (xinhuanet)senior hamas member yehiyeh sinwar suggests that tens of thousands of palestinian protestors may try to cross the border fence between israel and the gaza strip.
  • 2017 - Pope francis will canonize two children who saw fatima from visions.

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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.

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