Thursday May 22, 1975: on this day

May 22, 1975 was the 142nd day of the year 1975, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 22, 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 22, 1975, who was born and died on May 22, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shining Star by Earth, Wind & Fire), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. Ovelha Negra) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1975?


May 22, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1975 can also be written as 5/22/1975 in the US and as 22/5/1975 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1975:

  • The first legal numbers game in the usa is new jersey state lottery's "pick-it", in which players choose their own 3-digit number in a daily drawing.
  • 8th aba championship: kentucky colonels beat indiana pacers, 4 games to 1.

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May 22, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 22, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 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 22nd, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1975 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:37 pm and setting at 04:12 am.

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 22, 1975?


Famous people born on May 22, 1975:

  • Cray Lewis

    Former NFL linebacker known for his fierce playing style.

  • Jaiel Walters

    Jaiel Walters is a prominent American activist known for her advocacy work on social and environmental issues.

  • Lavaya Verma

    Lavaya Verma is a celebrated Indian sculptor known for her intricate and thought-provoking works.

  • Tonee Emerson

    Tonee Emerson is an award-winning American photographer specializing in landscape and nature photography.

  • Kole Kolinski

    Successful investor and CEO of Kolinski Group.

  • Amir Ansari

    Known for his innovative business strategies.

  • Salva Ballesta

    Manager and footballer from spain.

  • Jaane Niinimaa

    Raahe (finland olympics -- bronze - 98 flyers).

  • Enrique Palacios

    Venezuelan model.

  • Cole Hauser in Santa Barbara

    California; actor (randy-high incident).

  • Tracy Brookshaw

    American professional wrestler and valet.

  • Janne Tuohino

    Finnish race car driver.

  • Viktorija Abramčenko
  • Pablo Chacón

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 22nd

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May 22, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 10 months old,

or 586 months and 6 days old,

or 2549 weeks

or 17843 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 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 22, 1975?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1975.

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May 22, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1975:

  • Lefty Grove

    Lefty Grove was one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, winning over 300 games during his career.

  • Torben Meyer

    Actor (viking.

  • Remo Teglia

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1975:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1975:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1975:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1975 was Shining Star by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 22, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shining Star
  2. - Before The Next Teardrop Falls
  3. - Jackie Blue
  4. - Only Yesterday
  5. - Thank God I'm A Country Boy

May 22, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1975 was Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 22, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. 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 22, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1975 was Baby That's Backatcha by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 22, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby That's Backatcha
  2. - Spirit Of The Boogie
  3. - Love Won't Let Me Wait
  4. - Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor)
  5. - Rockin' Chair

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May 22, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 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

Posse

Posse

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Kirk Douglas

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Bruce Dern, Bo Hopkins, James Stacy

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

Lepke

Lepke

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Menahem Golan

Starring: Tony Curtis, Anjanette Comer, Michael Callan, Warren Berlinger

Las Vegas Lady

Las Vegas Lady

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Noel Nosseck

Starring: Stella Stevens, Stuart Whitman, George DiCenzo, Lynne Moody

May 22, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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:

Ovelha Negra

Ovelha Negra

Release year: 1975

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 22, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Spindrift by Phyllis A. Whitney

Spindrift

By:

Spindrift by Phyllis A. Whitney. A front cover photo of the book jacket shows that a violent struggle was underway within the walls at Newport Estate.

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.

Conversations With Kennedy by Benjamin C. Bradlee

Conversations With Kennedy

By:

"Give[s] us] a good idea about Jack Kennedy's real like--probably as good as any idea that is likely to be written [about him]".

The Massacre At Fall Creek by Jessamyn West

The Massacre At Fall Creek

By:

Based on historical events, this dramatic and sweeping story traces the life of Indiana's frontier in 1824. The Fall Creek Massacre was an extraordinary event. It was the first time that whites were ever recorded.

Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry

Helter Skelter

By:

1976 Bantam Books; 28th Printing; Helter Skelter. By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Includes 64 pages of "chilling", black-and-white photographs.

May 22, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Shark Jaws

Shark Jaws

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Horror

Panther

Panther

Platform: PLATO System

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

Pursuit

Pursuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator, military, shooter

pedit5

pedit5

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Dungeon Crawl, RPG

Gun Fight

Gun Fight

Platform: Arcade, Bally Astrocade, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, Commodore 128

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Taito; EU Taito; NA Midway

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1975?

On May 22, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1975?

On May 22, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1975?

On May 22, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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history

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.

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