Thursday May 30, 1974: on this day

May 30, 1974 was the 150th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 30, 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 30, 1974, who was born and died on May 30, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 30, 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 30th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 30, 1974?


May 30, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 150th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1974 can also be written as 5/30/1974 in the US and as 30/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

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May 30, 1974: What happened on that day?


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May 30, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 30, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th 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 30, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 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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May 30, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 30, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 30, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 03:12 pm and setting at 02:31 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 30, 1974?


Famous people born on May 30, 1974:

  • Cee Lo Green

    Cee lo green is a grammy award-winning musician and singer-songwriter known for hits like 'crazy' and 'forget you'.

  • Vigor Bovolenta

    A bronze medalist in volleyball for italy, this champion was a member the italian team that won the atlanta olympics bronze medal on...

  • Andry Rajoelina

    Andry rajoelina is a malagasy politician and businessman who served as the president of madagascar from 2009 to 2014.

  • David Wilkie

    Ellensburg -- nhl defenseman (montreal canadiens).

  • Kostas Chalkias

    Greek footballer.

  • Big L

    American rapper (d. 1999).

  • Shin Ha-kyun

    South korean actor.

  • Aaron McGruder

    Artist.

  • Cee-Lo
  • Peter Wrolich
  • Erol Alkan
  • Edu Alonso
  • Massimo Bertolini

Whose famous birthday is on May 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 30th:

  • Benny Goodman
    Benny Goodman

    Benny goodman was a renowned american jazz clarinetist and bandleader, known as the 'king of swing' for popularizing the swing music genre.

  • Kirti Kulhari
    Kirti Kulhari

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and web series.

  • Mark Sheppard
    Mark Sheppard

    Mark sheppard is a british-american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as supernatural, battlestar galactica, and doctor who.

  • Ted McGinley
    Ted McGinley

    Ted mcginley is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as happy days, married.

  • Idina Menzel
    Idina Menzel

    Idina menzel is an american singer and actress known for her roles in broadway musicals and for voicing elsa in the animated film frozen.

  • Agnès Varda
    Agnès Varda

    Belgian film director jacques demy is married to another director jacques demy.

  • Jennifer Ellison
    Jennifer Ellison

    English singer, model, actress.

  • Mel Blanc
    Mel Blanc

    American voiceover king and provider of voices on over 3,000 cartoons featuring nearly 400 characters.

  • Ruta Lee
    Ruta Lee

    Canadian-american actress and dancer who has appeared in more than 300 tv roles.

  • Keir Dullea
    Keir Dullea

    American actor.

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May 30, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 19 days old,

or 2598 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18191 days old,

if you were born on May 30, 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 30, 1974?

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 30, 1974.

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May 30, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 30, 1974:

  • Giancarlo Esposti

What famous deaths happened on May 30th?

Famous deaths on May 30th:

  • Jean-Claude Brialy
    Jean-Claude Brialy

    Aumale, algeria -- actor.

  • Ella Raines
    Ella Raines

    Actress (uncle harry runaround, impact), is killed at 66.

  • Joan Lorring
    Joan Lorring

    Hong kong-american actress, singer (d. 2014.

  • Clarice Taylor
    Clarice Taylor

    Virginia, united states -- actress.

  • Claude Rains
    Claude Rains

    Actor (invisible man) dies at 77.

  • Robert Sterling
    Robert Sterling

    Newcastle, pennsylvania -- actor (george kirby adventures of topper).

  • Samanthan Jones

    Prolific writer known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Peter Paul Rubens

    A Flemish painter who was a proponent of Flemish Baroque tradition and is well known for his voluptuous female figures.

  • Kelaya Singh

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.

  • Fryda Richter

    Pioneering photographer known for capturing powerful and emotive images.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 30th

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May 30, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 30, 1974:

  • Peru ? National Potato Day [1].
  • United States ? Memorial Day (originally ? currently last Monday in May).
  • Trinidad and Tobago ? Indian Arrival Day(National Holiday).

Saints celebrated on May 30, 1974:

  • Saint Reinhilde
  • Saint Ferdinand III
  • Saint Gabinus
  • Saint Jeanne d'Arc
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May 30, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 30, 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 30, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 30, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 30, 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 30, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 30, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 30, 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 30, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 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 30, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 30, 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 30, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 30, 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 30, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 30, 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 30, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 30, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Burr by Gore Vidal

Burr

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Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

Working by Studs Terkel

Working

By:

Studs Terkel's most well-known book, Working, is an engaging, fascinating look at the jobs and people who do them. This book contains over 100 interviews with people from all walks of life, including gravediggers to lawyers.

The Other Side Of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon

The Other Side Of Midnight

By:

THE MEMORIES OF MIDNIGHT START HERE!In Paris...Washington...and a fabulous villa in Greece, an innocent American girl becomes a bewildered, horror-stricken pawn in a game of vengeance and betrayal.

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

By:

Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Times To Remember

By:

The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.

May 30, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 30, 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

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

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Who was the US President on May 30, 1974?

On May 30, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1974?

On May 30, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 30, 1974?

On May 30, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 30th?

May 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - A bomb explodes in cucuta, colombia, near the border to venezuela. at least 12 people are injured.
  • 2018 - Ukrainian crisis: arkady bachenko, who was assassinated in kiev, ukraine yesterday, claims that the assassination had been staged.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: al-faqma ice-cream parlor bombing: 13 people are killed and 24 injured in a car bomb explosion at a popular ice-cream parlor in central baghdad. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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.

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