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May 13, 1974 was the 133rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 13, 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 13, 1974, who was born and died on May 13, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 13, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Streak by Ray Stevens), movies (e.g. Welcome to Arrow Beach, directed by Laurence Harvey), 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 13th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 13, 1974?
- May 13, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 13, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 13, 1974?
- May 13, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 13, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- May 13, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 13, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- May 13, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 13, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 13, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 13, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 13, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on May 13, 1974?
What day of the week was May 13, 1974?
May 13, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 13th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 13, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 13, 1974 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 01:05 am and setting at 12:49 pm.
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 13, 1974?
Famous people born on May 13, 1974:
![Brian Geraghty]()
Brian GeraghtyAmerican actor.
- Ari Zucker
American actress known for her role in the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives'.
- Albert Connell
Wide receiver (washington redskins).
- Lisa Jacob
800 metre freestyle relay (olympics-1996).
- Erik Varden
- Alen Mrzlečki
- Amarilis Savón
- Giulio Falcone
- Leonel Roberto Carrillo
- Humberto García Ramírez
Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:
![Robert Pattinson]()
Robert PattinsonAn actor, model, musician, and producer from england.
![Debby Ryan]()
Debby RyanDebby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.
![Bea Arthur]()
Bea ArthurBea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.
![Stephen Colbert]()
Stephen ColbertAmerican political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.
![Dennis Rodman]()
Dennis RodmanAmerican basketball player, an american athlete.
![Harvey Keitel]()
Harvey KeitelAmerican actor and producer.
![Ritchie Valens]()
Ritchie ValensAfter renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.
![Sunny Leone]()
Sunny LeoneCanadian american actress, model, and pornstar.
![Iwan Rheon]()
Iwan RheonWelsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.
![Joe Louis]()
Joe LouisAmerican heavyweight boxer.
May 13, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 11 months old,
or 599 months and 13 days old,
or 2606 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18246 days old,
if you were born on May 13, 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 13, 1974?
There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 13, 1974.
May 13, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 13, 1974:
- Slater Brown
American author known for his novels depicting life in the American South.
- Jaime Torres Bodet
Mexican poet and diplomat (b. 1902).
- Arthur J. Burks
American colonel and author (b. 1898).
- Allal al-Fasi
- Michele Basile
- Angelo Besozzi
What famous deaths happened on May 13th?
Famous deaths on May 13th:
![Gary Cooper]()
Gary CooperAmerican actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.
![Doris Day]()
Doris DayAmerican singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Leatrice Joy]()
Leatrice JoySilent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.
![Dan Blocker]()
Dan BlockerTexas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).
- Wealthy Astor
Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.
- Kathleen Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.
- Amais Mabini
Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.
- Malik Ambar
Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.
- Rehman
Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.
May 13, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 13, 1974:
- Our Lady of Fatima
- Rotuma Day in Fiji.
- World Fair Trade Day (2006).
- Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
- Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).
Saints celebrated on May 13, 1974:
- Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
- Saint John the Silent
- Saint Gerald of Villamagna
- Saint Robert Bellarmine
- Saint Servatus
- Saint Rolanda
May 13, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 13, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 13, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 13, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 13, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Stevens - The Streak
- Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
- Marvin Hamlisch - The Entertainer
- Grand Funk - The Loco-Motion
- Three Dog Night - The Show Must Go On
May 13, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 13, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 13, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
- Abba - Waterloo
- Bay City Rollers - Shang-A-Lang
- Peters & Lee - Don't Stay Away Too Long
- Wombles - Remember You're A Womble
May 13, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 1974 was I'm In Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 13, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 13, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - I'm In Love
- Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing
- Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
- William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
- James Brown - The Payback
May 13, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 13, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Welcome to Arrow Beach
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Laurence Harvey
Starring: Laurence Harvey, Joanna Pettet, Stuart Whitman, John Ireland
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Michael Cimino
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, Geoffrey Lewis, Catherine Bach
Country: United States of America
May 13, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 13, 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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Erman
The Zoo Gang
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Watson
Landline
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Gillian Robespierre
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Adam Shankman
May 13, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 13, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Burr
By: Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.
Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red
By: Harry Kemelman
Rabbi Small meets militant activists, anarchists and a mad terrorist on a college campus. In this New York Times bestseller, Rabbi Small is once again looking for refuge outside of the confines.
May 13, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 13, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Elimination
Tank
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on May 13, 1974?
On May 13, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1974?
On May 13, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 13, 1974?
On May 13, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 13th?
May 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Gulf of oman incident. iran-united states relations, united arab emirates – iran relations. the united states maritime administration (marad), issues a new alert for all ships passing fujairah off the coast of the united arab emirates. this alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between iran and the united states.
- 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: surabaya bombings result in at least 13 deaths and over 40 injuries in a series suicide bombings that took place at three churches in surabaya in indonesia.
- 2017 - Insurgency in balochistan. gunmen open fire upon construction workers at gwadar port, pakistan. at least 10 people were killed. this attack was claimed by the balochistan liberation army.
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.
