Sunday May 26, 1974: on this day

May 26, 1974 was the 146th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 26, 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 26, 1974, who was born and died on May 26, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Streak by Ray Stevens), movies (e.g. Bootleggers, directed by Charles B. Pierce), 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 26th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 26, 1974?


May 26, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 146th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1974 can also be written as 5/26/1974 in the US and as 26/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1974:

  • During a david cassidy concert in london a 14 year old is trampled
  • Joanne carner wins hoosier lpga golf classic.

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May 26, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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 26, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 26th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 26, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:33 am and setting at 12:32 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 26, 1974?


Famous people born on May 26, 1974:

  • Lendy Kravitz

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Lars Frölander

    Swedish swimmer.

  • Antuan Edwards
  • Enrique Osses
  • Kozue Amano
  • Thomas Røed
  • Oleg Saitov
  • Vadimas Petrenko
  • Enrico Cocco
  • Matthew Currie Holmes

Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:

  • Lauryn Hill
    Lauryn Hill

    Lauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.

  • Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...

  • Pam Grier
    Pam Grier

    Pam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.

  • Corinne Le Poulain
    Corinne Le Poulain

    French actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.

  • James Arness
    James Arness

    American actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Elisabeth Harnois
    Elisabeth Harnois

    American actress.

  • Margaret Colin
    Margaret Colin

    Actress (independence day: three men & a baby).

  • Nicki Aycox
    Nicki Aycox

    Nicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.

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May 26, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 2 days old,

or 2600 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18204 days old,

if you were born on May 26, 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 26, 1974?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 26, 1974.

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May 26, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 1974:

  • Stewart Alsop

    Stewart Alsop was a prominent American journalist and syndicated columnist.

  • Silvio Moser

    Swiss racing driver (born 1941).

  • Kitty Gordon

    Entertainer dies at 96.

  • Silvio Ambrosini
  • Enrico Medi
  • Eleonora d'Asburgo-Teschen
  • Allan McDonald
  • Steen Due
  • Willy Sundblad

What famous deaths happened on May 26th?

Famous deaths on May 26th:

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • Jean Constantin
    Jean Constantin

    French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.

  • George Brent
    George Brent

    Actor (baby face.

  • Sharon Lynn
    Sharon Lynn

    Actress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.

  • Cybele

    Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.

  • Phinneas Newborn

    Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Zeki Velidi Togan

    Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.

  • Fount Haines

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Adamae Davis

    Renowned jazz singer and performer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 26th

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May 26, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 26, 1974:

  • Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
  • Georgia - National Day
  • Poland - Mother's Day
  • Australia - National Sorry Day

Saints celebrated on May 26, 1974:

  • Saint Germain of Paris
  • Saint William of Aquitaine
  • Saint Simitrius
  • Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
  • Saint Lambert (d.1154)
  • Saint Berenger (died 1093)
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May 26, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Streak
  2. - Dancing Machine
  3. - The Entertainer
  4. - The Show Must Go On
  5. - Band On The Run

May 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. 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 26, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1974 was I'm In Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 26, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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May 26, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 26, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

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 26, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 26, 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

Der grosse Preis

Der grosse Preis

Release year: 1974

May 26, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 26, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

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

The Other Side Of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon

The Other Side Of Midnight

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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.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

By:

A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.

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 Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

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A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

May 26, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 26, 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

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on May 26, 1974?

On May 26, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1974?

On May 26, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 26, 1974?

On May 26, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 26th?

May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
  • 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.

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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.

Sunday May 26, 1974