Wednesday May 29, 1974: on this day

May 29, 1974 was the 149th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 29, 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 29, 1974, who was born and died on May 29, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 29, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Streak by Ray Stevens), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), 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 29th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 29, 1974?


May 29, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 149th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1974 can also be written as 5/29/1974 in the US and as 29/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

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May 29, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 29, 1974:

  • Northern ireland is brought under direct rule from westminster.

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May 29, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th 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 29, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger 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 29th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 29, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 29, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 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 29, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:04 pm and setting at 02:02 am.

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 29, 1974?


Famous people born on May 29, 1974:

  • Aaron McGruder

    American cartoonist and author.

  • Steve Cardenas

    American actor and martial artist, now retired.

  • Jenny Willott

    English politician.

  • Stephen Larkham

    Australian rugby player and coach.

  • Robyn Petroskey in Minneapolis

    Minnesota, usa; figure skater (1996 midwest champion).

  • Myf Warhurst

    Australian radio presenter tv personality.

  • Kenny Bynum

    Running back (san diego chargers).

  • Barbara Mulej in Kranj

    Slovenia; tennis star (1992 futures germany).

  • Romain Duris

    Actor.

  • Thomas Youngblood
  • Krisztina Tóth
  • Naomi Castle
  • Cristiano Cavina
  • Kaori Kawakami
  • Gastón Liendo
  • Fernando Pandolfi

Whose famous birthday is on May 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 29th:

  • Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce

    Cameron boyce was an american actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.

  • Danny Elfman
    Danny Elfman

    Danny elfman is a composer known for his work on numerous film scores, including those for tim burton's movies such as 'batman' and 'edward...

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Melanie Brown
    Melanie Brown

    English actress and musician (spice girls).

  • Kelen Coleman
    Kelen Coleman

    Kelen Coleman is an American actress and writer known for her roles in television shows such as The Newsroom and The Big Bang Theory.

  • Laura Bailey
    Laura Bailey

    Laura bailey is an american actress known for her work in voice acting, particularly for her roles in video games such as the last of us...

  • Annette Bening
    Annette Bening

    Annette bening is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as american beauty, the kids are all right, and being...

  • Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett

    He is a british homosexual actor.

  • Riley Keough
    Riley Keough

    American daughter of a prominent family, she was the first grandchild of elvis presley's late father, danny keough.

  • Adrian Paul
    Adrian Paul

    British actor seen in "the highlanders" tv series.

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May 29, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 21 days old,

or 2603 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18223 days old,

if you were born on May 29, 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 29, 1974?

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 29, 1974.

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May 29, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 29, 1974:

  • Seton I. Miller
  • Gérard Walter

What famous deaths happened on May 29th?

Famous deaths on May 29th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Romy Schneider
    Romy Schneider

    Internationally known german actress.

  • Harvey Korman
    Harvey Korman

    American comedian and actor, who has performed on tv commercials and stage.

  • Mary Pickford
    Mary Pickford

    Canadian-american actress.

  • Gavin MacLeod
    Gavin MacLeod

    American actor best known for his roles in the tv series "the mary tyler moore show" (1970-1977) and "the love boat” (1977-87).

  • Betsy Palmer
    Betsy Palmer

    Betsy palmer was an american actress best known for her role as mrs.

  • Fanny Brice
    Fanny Brice

    American comedian, genius at caricature and humor.

  • Coral Browne
    Coral Browne

    Australian actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • John Barrymore
    John Barrymore

    American minor actor claimed to be the unborn son of john barrymore.

  • Eugenie Besserer
    Eugenie Besserer

    Actress anna christie, madame x, dies at 65.

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May 29, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 29, 1974:

  • Nigeria: Democracy Day.
  • United Kingdom: Oak Apple Day.
  • Venezuela: Tree Day.
  • Argentina: Army Day.
  • Blessed Adhemar
  • Bahá'f Faith: Ascension of Bahá'u'llah.

Observances on May 29, 1974:

  • International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Saints celebrated on May 29, 1974:

  • Saint Theodosia
  • Saint Erwin
  • Saint Maximinus of Trier
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May 29, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 29, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 29, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 29, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 29, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Streak
  2. - Band On The Run
  3. - Dancing Machine
  4. - You Make Me Feel Brand New
  5. - The Entertainer

May 29, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 29, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 29, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sugar Baby Love
  2. - Waterloo
  3. - Shang-A-Lang
  4. - Don't Stay Away Too Long
  5. - Remember You're A Womble

May 29, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 1974 was Be Thankful For What You Got by William DeVaughn, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 29, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 29, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Thankful For What You Got
  2. - Hollywood Swinging
  3. - For The Love Of Money
  4. - I'm In Love
  5. - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing

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May 29, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 29, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Appassionata

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

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Bootleggers

Bootleggers

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Charles B. Pierce

Starring: Paul Koslo, Dennis Fimple, Slim Pickens, Jaclyn Smith

Daisy Miller

Daisy Miller

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Cybill Shepherd, Barry Brown, Cloris Leachman, Mildred Natwick

Welcome to Arrow Beach

Welcome to Arrow Beach

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Laurence Harvey

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Joanna Pettet, Stuart Whitman, John Ireland

May 29, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 29, 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

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

The Zoo Gang

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

Landline

Landline

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gillian Robespierre

French Open Tennis

French Open Tennis

Release year: 1974

May 29, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 29, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

You And Me Babe by Chuck Barris

You And Me Babe

By:

Book by Chuck Barris

Go East, Young Man by William O. Douglas

Go East, Young Man

By:

William O. Douglas Autobiography

I Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven

I Heard The Owl Call My Name

By:

Kingcome is a village nestled in the Pacific Northwest's remote wilderness. It was established by two brothers, Kwakiutl myth.

The Partners by Louis Auchincloss

The Partners

By:

Louis Auchincloss is here to share his extraordinary powers as an observer in contemporary America. The Partners is a portrait of men and women from what the Partners represents.

May 29, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 29, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on May 29, 1974?

On May 29, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 29, 1974?

On May 29, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 29, 1974?

On May 29, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 29th?

May 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - T-series, an indian film production company and record label, has reached 100 million subscribers to its most-subscribed youtube channel.
  • 2018 - 2018 liege attack: three people are killed, including two officers from the belgian police, in liege. four officers were also injured in the shooting. police later killed the gunman who took a female hostage.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: philippine forces continue fighting maute militants for marawi.

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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.

Discover how May 1974 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 29, 1974