Monday May 12, 1975: on this day

May 12, 1975 was the 132nd day of the year 1975, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 12, 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 12, 1975, who was born and died on May 12, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 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 12th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 1975?


May 12, 1975 was a Monday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1975 can also be written as 5/12/1975 in the US and as 12/5/1975 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1975:

  • Us merchant ship mayaguez seized by cambodian forces.
  • Indochina wars: democratic kampuchea naval forces capture the ss mayaguez.

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May 12, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rabbit 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 12th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 12, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 1975 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 06:33 am and setting at 10:34 pm.

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 12, 1975?


Famous people born on May 12, 1975:

  • Ilamae Lomu

    Legendary New Zealand rugby player with exceptional speed and power.

  • Belanna Lopez

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Malanii Lomu

    Legendary New Zealand rugby player known for his powerful runs and impact on the game.

  • Christopher Sacca

    Christopher Sacca is an American entrepreneur, investor, and venture capitalist, known for his early investments in companies like Twitter,...

  • Bettymae Griffin

    Innovative software engineer who contributed to the development of popular programming languages.

  • Issachar Ross

    Founder of a successful tech startup specializing in artificial intelligence.

  • Brennley Monroe

    Renowned political commentator and strategist with a focus on international relations.

  • Saleha Abid

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Phuoc Tang

    Acclaimed novelist whose works explore themes of identity and cultural heritage.

  • Ruven Gedalyahu

    Award-winning investigative journalist with a passion for uncovering the truth.

  • Fauna Solomon

    Prominent businesswoman with a diverse portfolio of successful companies.

  • Krystl Hall

    CEO of a prominent marketing agency.

  • Clarece Pratt

    Talented artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Nelsie Lopez

    Founder of a popular retail chain.

  • Nillie Schwarz

    Award-winning journalist specializing in political analysis.

  • Cheryal Wade

    Renowned neuroscientist specializing in brain imaging techniques and cognitive research.

  • Anupama Joshi

    Anupama Joshi is an Indian entrepreneur and educator who has founded several educational organizations.

  • Chalisa Rin

    Contemporary poet with a unique style.

  • Naz Amarchi-Cuevas

    Founder of a successful tech startup focused on sustainability solutions.

Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

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May 12, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 11 days old,

or 2554 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17879 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 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 12, 1975?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 12, 1975.

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May 12, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 1975:

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Ellwood Roberts

    Ellwood Roberts was a professional baseball player known for his exceptional pitching skills.

  • Göte Andersson
  • Clifford Durr

What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Mililani

    Renowned Hawaiian musician known for popularizing traditional music.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

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May 12, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 1975:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 1975:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 1975:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 12, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1975 was He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) by Tony Orlando and Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
  2. - Before The Next Teardrop Falls
  3. - Jackie Blue
  4. - Shining Star
  5. - Only Yesterday

May 12, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1975 was Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 12, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stand By Your Man
  2. - Oh Boy
  3. - Lovin' You
  4. - Hurt So Good
  5. - Let Me Try Again

May 12, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1975 was Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor) by Joe Simon, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 12, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor)
  2. - Baby That's Backatcha
  3. - Spirit Of The Boogie
  4. - Bad Luck (Part 1)
  5. - What Am I Gonna Do With You

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May 12, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 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

The Hiding Place

The Hiding Place

Release year: 1975

Directed by: James F. Collier

Starring: Julie Harris, Jeannette Clift, Arthur O'Connell, Robert Rietty

Switchblade Sisters

Switchblade Sisters

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jack Hill

Starring: Robbie Lee, Joanne Nail, Monica Gayle, Asher Brauner

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 12, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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 12, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 12, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey

The Moneychangers

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Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.

The Promise Of Joy by Allen Drury

The Promise Of Joy

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It displays a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters that propelled each novel to the top.

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:

Here At The New Yorker by Brendan Gill

Here At The New Yorker

By:

Brendan Gill, a happy inmate at the New Yorker for over 60 years, has been contentedly incarcerated there. This is a loving account of the magazine that has been regarded as a home for many years.

May 12, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 12, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Destruction Derby

Destruction Derby

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Exidy

Hi-way

Hi-way

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Doctor Pong

Doctor Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Indy 800

Indy 800

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Anti-Aircraft

Anti-Aircraft

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling military shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

history

Who was the US President on May 12, 1975?

On May 12, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1975?

On May 12, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 1975?

On May 12, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

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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.

Monday May 12, 1975