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May 16, 1970 was the 136th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 16, 1970 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 16, 1970, who was born and died on May 16, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. American Woman by The Guess Who), movies (e.g. Two Mules for Sister Sara, directed by Don Siegel), TV series (e.g. For The Love Of Ada) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1970?
- May 16, 1970: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1970?
- May 16, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1970?
What day of the week was May 16, 1970?
May 16, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1970 can also be written as 5/16/1970 in the US and as 16/5/1970 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1970:
- Grover henson feels forgotten by bill cosby hits #70
- 96th preakness: eddie belmonte aboard personality wins in 1:56.2.
May 16, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1970 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 1970 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 16, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 03:37 pm and setting at 03:25 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1970.
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Who was born on May 16, 1970?
Famous people born on May 16, 1970:
![Danielle Spencer]()
Danielle SpencerAustralian actress and singer-songwriter.
- Gabrielly Sabatini
Argentinian tennis player known for winning the US Open singles title in 1990.
- Lamarco Thomas
Talented football player who made a mark in the sport with his performance.
- Alain Escada
Belgian right-wing national catholic, political activist.
- Eric Lynch
Nfl running back (detroit lions).
- Dave Finkel
Producer.
- Jorginho Buchabki
Brazilian teenager of 18 suspected of murdering his parents on christmas eve, 12/24/1988.
- Michael Patrick Jann
Actor.
- Alexander Nastasi
German motivational book and novel author and life coach.
- Franck Schott
He was a french backstroke swimmer who competed at three consecutive olympics.
- Tony McGovern
- Alain Gaspoz
- Oscar Girardi
- Martin Gruber
- Roberto Jabali
- Marco Ligabue
- István Pisont
- Darío Ripoll
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
May 16, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 11 months old,
or 647 months and 3 days old,
or 2813 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19697 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 1970.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 16, 1970?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 16, 1970.
May 16, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1970:
- Salvatore Caronia Roberti
- Pio Maneschi
- Alessandro Serenelli
- Carmelo Marchese Ragona
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1970:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1970:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1970:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1970 was American Woman by The Guess Who, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 16, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Guess Who - American Woman
- The Jackson 5 - ABC
- The Ides Of March - Vehicle
- The Beatles - Let It Be
- Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia
May 16, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1970 was Back Home by England World Cup Squad, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 16, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- England World Cup Squad - Back Home
- Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
- Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
- The Moody Blues - Question
- Frijid Pink - House Of The Rising Sun
May 16, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1970 was Love On A Two-Way Street by The Moments, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 16, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Moments - Love On A Two-Way Street
- Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)
- Jackson 5 - ABC
- The Dells - Open Up My Heart/Nadine
May 16, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Two Mules for Sister Sara
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Don Siegel
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Shirley MacLaine, Manolo Fábregas, Alberto Morin
Country: United States of America
Borsalino
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Jacques Deray
Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe
Country: Italy
Cotton Comes to Harlem
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Ossie Davis
Starring: Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace
Julius Caesar
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Stuart Burge
Starring: Charlton Heston, Jason Robards, John Gielgud, Richard Johnson
Metello
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias
Country: Italy
May 16, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
For the Love of Ada
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Ronnie Baxter
Norman
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Jonathan Segal
Tatort
Release year: 1970
May 16, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Great Lion Of God
By: Taylor Caldwell
Caldwell's classic epic novel is an inspiring, moving, and spiritual tale about St. Paul and the lives of the Jews, Romans, and early Christians.
Mr. Sammlers Planet
By: Saul Bellow
"An enduring testament, prophecy." -Chicago Sun-Times Artur Sammler is an Holocaust survivor, intellectual and occasional lecturer at Columbia University, 1960s New York City. He is a "registrarof madness," a fine example of a "registrar" who has a sophisticated understanding of …
Up The Organization
By: Robert Townsend
Although Up the Organization was published over thirty-five years before its first publication, it continues to be a top choice for business books, even though it was first published in 1983.
The French Lieutenant'S Woman
By: John Fowles
The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles's most loved and bestselling work internationally, is a masterful feat of seductive storytelling. It effectively reinvents the Victorian novel.
Who was the US President on May 16, 1970?
On May 16, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1970?
On May 16, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1970?
On May 16, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
What happened in 1970?
1970 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The Epoch
- Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
- Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms
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What was the calendar for May 1970?
May 1970 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.
