Tuesday May 28, 1974: on this day
About May 28th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: Magic Show opens at Cort Theater NYC for 1859 performances
- Day of the week: May 28th, 1974 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Cameron Boyce, Kylie Minogue
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: The Streak by Ray Stevens
- #1 UK song: Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes
- Popular movie: Appassionata directed by Gianluigi Calderone
More about May 28th, 1974? See below for more news and curiosities on May 28th, 1974.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 28, 1974?
- May 28, 1974: What happened on that day?
- May 28, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 28, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 28, 1974?
- How old is someone born on May 28, 1974?
- May 28, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- May 28, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 28, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- May 28, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 28, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 28, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 28, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 28, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on May 28, 1974?
What day of the week was May 28, 1974?
May 28, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 148th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 28, 1974 can also be written as 5/28/1974 in the US and as 28/5/1974 in UK and Europe.
May 28, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 28, 1974:
- Magic show opens at cort theater nyc for 1859 performances
- 26th emmy awards: mash, alan alda and mary tyler moore win
- Emmy 1st daytime award presentation
- Massachusetts state lottery begins selling first instant game lottery tickets (latex-covered scratch-off area).
- Northern ireland's power-sharing sunningdale agreement collapses following a general strike by loyalists.
- In hollywood, california, the 26th annual emmy awards (primetime programming) are presented, hosted by johnny carson.
- Stephen schwartz' musical magic show premieres at the cort theater in new york city for 1859 performances.
May 28, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 28, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th 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 28, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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May 28, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 28, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 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 28, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 12:56 pm and setting at 01:33 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 28, 1974?
Famous people born on May 28, 1974:
- Romain Duris
French actor, born to engineer-architect.
- Misbah Haq
Former Pakistani cricketer turned successful entrepreneur.
- Olesya Sudzilovskaya
Renowned Russian actress known for her work in theater and film.
- Kobi Jones
Former US national team captain and MLS star.
- Sherwood Wells
Journalist known for his insightful interviews and coverage of international affairs.
- Hans-Jörg Butt
German footballer.
- Misbah-ul-Haq
Pakistani cricketer.
- Alicia Minshew
American actress.
- Misbah Ul-haq
Cricket player.
- Christian Alvart
- Sergio Gargelli
- Pilar Boyero
- Bjørnar Vestøl
- Andrea Gritti
Whose famous birthday is on May 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 28th:
- Cameron Boyce
Cameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.
- Kylie Minogue
Australian singer, songwriter, actress.
- Marco Rubio
American politician and united states senator from florida.
- Chiara Mastroianni
French actress, daughter marcello mastroianni and catherine deneuve.
- Carey Mulligan
Carey mulligan is a british actress known for her roles in films such as an education, drive, and the great gatsby.
- Ian Fleming
James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
- Jean-Pierre Léaud
French actor who appeared in his first film as a 13-year-old.
- Gladys Knight
American singer and leader of the rhythm and blues rock band "gladys knight" and "the pips.
- Carroll Baker
Acclaimed actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Baby Doll' and 'Giant'.
- Justin Kirk
American actor known for 'Weeds' and 'Angels in America'.
How old is someone born on May 28, 1974?
Someone born on May 28, 1974 is:
50 years and 8 days old,
or 600 months and 8 days old,
or 2610 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18271 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 28, 1974?
There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 28, 1974.
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May 28, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 28, 1974:
- Matthew Frew
- Francesco Fausto Nitti
- Ángela Loij
What famous deaths happened on May 28th?
Famous deaths on May 28th:
- Gary Coleman
Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
- Phil Hartman
Canadian-american actor.
- Audie Murphy
American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.
- Eric Morecambe
British comedian for over 40 years, who died on 5/28/1984.
- Cornelia Frances
British actress who made her debut in 1960.
- Martha Scott
American actress and producer (d.2003).
- Jean Muir
(dress queen), british model, is killed at 66.
- Lurene Tuttle
Actress (father of bride, julia) dies at 79.
- Daniela Rocca
Actress (battle of austerlitz), d. 57.
- Walter Connolly
Actor (it happened one night, good earth), is killed at 53.
May 28, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 28, 1974:
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Germain of Paris
- Republic Day in Azerbaijan and Armenia (both 1918).
- Lanfranc
- Bernard of Menthon
- Augustine of Canterbury
- William of Gellone
May 28, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 28, 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 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 28, 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:
- Ray Stevens - The Streak
- Paul McCartney - Band On The Run
- Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
- The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
- Marvin Hamlisch - The Entertainer
May 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 28, 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:
- The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
- Abba - Waterloo
- Bay City Rollers - Shang-A-Lang
- Peters & Lee - Don't Stay Away Too Long
- Wombles - Remember You're A Womble
May 28, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 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 28, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 28, 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:
- William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
- Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging
- The O'Jays - For The Love Of Money
- Aretha Franklin - I'm In Love
- Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing
May 28, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 28, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 28, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 28, 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:
May 28, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 28, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 28, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 28, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 28, 1974?
On May 28, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1974?
On May 28, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 28, 1974?
On May 28, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 28th?
May 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Australia-china relations, south china sea issue: australian helicopters from hmas canberra, the royal australian navy flagship, have to land an emergency landing after they were hit by lasers from south china sea fishing boats. a chinese warship was following the canberra.
- 2018 - Polish foreign relations: the minister of defence mariusz blaszczak claims that he has spoken to u.s. officials in washington d.c. recently about permanent stationing thousands of u.s. soldiers in poland as a means of deterring russia.
- 2017 - Cpp-npa/ndf rebellion: after president rodrigo duterte declared martial law in mindanao, the government of the philippines and communist party end peace talks.
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.