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Wednesday May 20, 1970: on this day
May 20, 1970 was the 140th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 20, 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 20, 1970, who was born and died on May 20, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. American Woman by The Guess Who), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Villette) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 20, 1970?
- May 20, 1970: What happened on that day?
- May 20, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 20, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 20, 1970?
- May 20, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 20, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- May 20, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 20, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- May 20, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 20, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 20, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 20, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on May 20, 1970?
What day of the week was May 20, 1970?
May 20, 1970 was a Wednesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 20, 1970 can also be written as 5/20/1970 in the US and as 20/5/1970 in UK and Europe.
May 20, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 20, 1970:
- 100,000 march in new york supporting us policies in vietnam.
May 20, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 20, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 20, 1970 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:12 pm and setting at 05:22 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 20, 1970?
Famous people born on May 20, 1970:
![Louis Theroux]()
Louis TherouxSingaporean-english journalist/producer.
- Pallie Johnson
Talented musician who revolutionized the music industry.
- Haylyn Foster
Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.
- Ellason Curry
Renowned author of mystery novels.
- Marsheila Ross
Renowned software engineer known for her contributions to artificial intelligence.
- Loyda Ramos
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.
- Symia Ito
Symia Ito is a Japanese mathematician known for her contributions to the field of stochastic analysis.
- Marlies Kohl
Marlies Kohl is a German actress known for her roles in television and film.
- Mosi Rahman
Software engineer known for innovative coding techniques.
- Terrell Brandon
Former NBA point guard who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and other teams.
- Stelios Kefalas
Founder of Kefalas Technologies, a software development company.
- Garo Zareh
Garo Zareh is an Armenian-American musician and composer known for his work in film and television.
- Jerryl Banait
Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Cammy Bean
Renowned technology consultant known for her expertise in digital transformation.
- Blakely Blackburn
Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.
- Kion Glover
Kion Glover is a prominent politician known for his advocacy for education reform.
- Enrique Santos
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Ross Beattie
Ross Beattie is a Canadian politician who has served in various government positions.
- Terrell Brandon NBA guard (Cleveland Cavaliers
Milwaukee bucks).
Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:
![James Stewart]()
James StewartJames stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.
![Naturi Naughton]()
Naturi NaughtonSuccessful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.
![Nawazuddin Siddiqui]()
Nawazuddin SiddiquiNawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.
![Busta Rhymes]()
Busta RhymesRhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.
![Timothy Olyphant]()
Timothy OlyphantTimothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...
![David Hedison]()
David HedisonAmerican actor (d. 2019).
![Constance Towers]()
Constance TowersActress (capitol.
![Angela Goethals]()
Angela GoethalsActress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).
![Yon González]()
Yon GonzálezSpanish actor.
![Rachel Platten]()
Rachel PlattenPop singer.
May 20, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 10 months old,
or 646 months and 30 days old,
or 2813 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19693 days old,
if you were born on May 20, 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 20, 1970?
There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 20, 1970.
May 20, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 20, 1970:
- Luigi Palmieri
What famous deaths happened on May 20th?
Famous deaths on May 20th:
![Gilda Radner]()
Gilda RadnerAmerican comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Anton Diffring]()
Anton DiffringKoblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).
![Barbara Murray]()
Barbara MurrayEnglish actress (d. 2014.
![Susan Roces]()
Susan RocesProducer and actress from the philippines.
![Jon Pertwee]()
Jon PertweeEnglish actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).
- Christopherjame Columbus
Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...
- Marquis de Lafayette
French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
- Churchill
Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.
May 20, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 20, 1970:
- East Timor National Day.
- Cameroon National Day.
Observances on May 20, 1970:
- World Bee Day
Saints celebrated on May 20, 1970:
- Saint Austregisilus
- Saint Lucifer
- Saint Theodore of Pavia
- Saint Bernardine of Siena
- Saint Ivo of Chartres
May 20, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 20, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 20, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1970 was American Woman by The Guess Who, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 20, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Guess Who - American Woman
- The Ides Of March - Vehicle
- Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
- Ray Stevens - Everything Is Beautiful
- Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia
May 20, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1970 was Back Home by England World Cup Squad, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 20, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. 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 20, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1970 was Love On A Two-Way Street by The Moments, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 20, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. 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
- James Brown - Brother Rapp (Part 1)
- Wilson Pickett - Sugar Sugar
- The Dells - Open Up My Heart/Nadine
May 20, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 20, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
The Strawberry Statement
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Stuart Hagmann
Starring: Bruce Davison, Kim Darby, Bud Cort, Murray MacLeod
Pufnstuf
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Hollingsworth Morse
Starring: Jack Wild, Billie Hayes, Martha Raye, Cass Elliot
A Day at the Beach
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Simon Hesera
Starring: Mark Burns, Beatie Edney, Fiona Lewis, Maurice Roëves
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 20, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 20, 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:
Villette
Release year: 1970
For the Love of Ada
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Ronnie Baxter
Norman
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Jonathan Segal
May 20, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 20, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Selling Of The President 1968
By: Joe McGinniss
The Selling of President 1968 by Joe McGinniss 1970 Mass Market Paperback
Love & Will
By: Rollo May
"An exceptional book about sex and civilisation A significant contribution to contemporary morality. Rollo May argues that the heart of man's problem is his inability to grasp the true meaning of love, will, their source, and interrelation.
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
By: Maya Angelou
This book is as joyful and painful as it is mysterious and unforgettable as childhood. I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings captures loneliness and the brutal insult of children.
Mary Queen Of Scots
By: Antonia Fraser
Marie Antoinette author Her royal birth secured her claim to the thrones in two countries; her marriage with the young French dauphin promised a third glory crown.
Who was the US President on May 20, 1970?
On May 20, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1970?
On May 20, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 20, 1970?
On May 20, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 20th?
May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
- 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
- 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.
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.
