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Saturday May 23, 1970: on this day
May 23, 1970 was the 143rd day of the year 1970, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 23, 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 23, 1970, who was born and died on May 23, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 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 23rd, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1970?
- May 23, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1970?
- May 23, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1970?
What day of the week was May 23, 1970?
May 23, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1970 can also be written as 5/23/1970 in the US and as 23/5/1970 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1970 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 10:32 pm and setting at 08:26 am.
The previous full moon was on May 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1970.
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Who was born on May 23, 1970?
Famous people born on May 23, 1970:
- Kalonji Campbell
Renowned actor known for his versatile roles in film and television.
- Jilleen Kaplan
Co-founder of Bluelight.
- Ricky Gutierrez
Astros shortstop: american player.
- Anna Gavalda
Anna gavalda is a french author known for her bestselling novels and short stories, including 'hunting and gathering' and 'i wish someone...
- Bryan Herta
Bryan herta autosport was co-founded by bryan herta, an american race car driver, and a businessman.
- Matt Flynn
American musician.
- Naomi Campbell
Model.
- Ricky Gutierrez in Miami
Florida, usa; infielder for the houston astros.
- Yigal Amir
The israeli assassination of prime minister of israel yitzhak rapin.
- Nanette Burstein
American screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Daniele Pecci
- Rima Petronytė
- Rune Skarsfjord
- Sebastiano Vecchiola
- Daniel Brunner
- Simone Massi
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 10 months old,
or 646 months and 28 days old,
or 2813 weeks
or 19691 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1970?
There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 23, 1970.
May 23, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1970:
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- Andrea Bonifacio
- Hans Streuli
- William Lloyd Warner
- Folco Lulli
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
- Other Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, known for founding the Standard Oil Company and becoming one of the wealthiest people in...
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1970:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1970:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1970:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 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 23, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1970 was American Woman by The Guess Who, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 23, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 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 23, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1970 was Back Home by England World Cup Squad, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 23, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 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 23, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 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 23, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 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 23, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 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 23, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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 23, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 Selling Of The President 1968
By: Joe McGinniss
The Selling of President 1968 by Joe McGinniss 1970 Mass Market Paperback
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.
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.
Who was the US President on May 23, 1970?
On May 23, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1970?
On May 23, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1970?
On May 23, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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.
