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May 01, 1974 was the 121st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 01, 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 01, 1974, who was born and died on May 01, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk), movies (e.g. Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, directed by John Hough), 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 1st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 01, 1974?
- May 01, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 01, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 01, 1974?
- May 01, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 01, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- May 01, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 01, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- May 01, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 01, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 01, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 01, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 01, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on May 01, 1974?
What day of the week was May 01, 1974?
May 01, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 01, 1974 can also be written as 5/1/1974 in the US and as 1/5/1974 in UK and Europe.
May 01, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.
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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 01, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 01, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 01, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 01, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:04 pm and setting at 03:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 1974 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1974.
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Who was born on May 01, 1974?
Famous people born on May 01, 1974:
- Ikey Owens
American keyboardist known for his work with The Mars Volta and Jack White.
- Musa Otieno
Musa Otieno is a former Kenyan footballer known for his successful career as a defender.
- Matthew Hatchette
Nfl wide receiver (minnesota vikings).
- Vladimir Zavyalov
Hockey forward (team kazakhstan olympics- 1998).
- Kellie Crawford
Australian singer (hi-5).
- Tina Atkins-Campbell
Gospel singer.
- Keri Phebus in Laguna Beach
California, usa; tennis star.
- Carlo Negri
- Tiffany Fallon
- Charlene Gonzales
- Lornah Kiplagat
- Kōnstantinos Mīna
- Matteo Viviani
Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:
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Ajith KumarAjith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.
![Anushka Sharma]()
Anushka SharmaAnushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...
![Tim McGraw]()
Tim McGrawTim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.
![Jamie Dornan]()
Jamie DornanJamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.
![Joanna Lumley]()
Joanna LumleyBritish actress, born in kashmir.
![Danielle Darrieux]()
Danielle DarrieuxFrench actress and actress.
![Catherine Frot]()
Catherine FrotFrench film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.
![Julie Benz]()
Julie BenzJulie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.
![Rita Coolidge]()
Rita CoolidgeRita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
May 01, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 11 months old,
or 599 months and 19 days old,
or 2607 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18252 days old,
if you were born on May 01, 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 01, 1974?
There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 01, 1974.
May 01, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 01, 1974:
- Gene Bilbrew
What famous deaths happened on May 1st?
Famous deaths on May 1st:
![Madeleine Lebeau]()
Madeleine LebeauMadeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.
![Steve Reeves]()
Steve ReevesAmerican physical culturist.
![Marion Mack]()
Marion MackActress (general).
![Glenda Farrell]()
Glenda FarrellGlenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.
![Olympia Dukakis]()
Olympia DukakisAmerican screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...
![Hylda Baker]()
Hylda BakerEnglish comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).
- Ayrton Senna
Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.
- Antonin Dvořák
Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.
- Daved Goldberg
Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.
May 01, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 01, 1974:
- Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
- Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
- United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
- Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
- Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
- Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
- May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
- Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
- May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
- Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).
Saints celebrated on May 01, 1974:
- Saint James the Less.
- Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
- Saint Florine
- Saint Augustin Schoeffer
- Saint Theodulf.
- Saint Andeol.
- Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
- Saint Jeremiah.
- Saint Philip the Apostle.
- Saint Brieuc.
May 01, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 01, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1974 was The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.
May 01, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Grand Funk - The Loco-Motion
- MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
- Gladys Knight and the Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
- Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
May 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.
May 01, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
- Mud - The Cat Crept In
- Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
- The Glitter Band - Angel Face
- Slade - Everyday
May 01, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1974 was The Payback by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.
May 01, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- James Brown - The Payback
- Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
- Al Green - Let's Get Married
- MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
May 01, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 01, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Hough
Starring: Peter Fonda, Susan George, Adam Roarke, Kenneth Tobey
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Claudine
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Berry
Dark Star
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Carpenter
Starring: Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm
Country: United States of America
May 01, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 01, 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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Erman
The Zoo Gang
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Watson
Landline
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Gillian Robespierre
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Adam Shankman
May 01, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 01, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
Plain Speaking
By: Merle Miller
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.
Come Nineveh, Come Tyre
By: Allen Drury
The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.
Alistair Cooke'S America
By: Alistair Cooke
It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.
May 01, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 01, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Spasim
Who was the US President on May 01, 1974?
On May 01, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1974?
On May 01, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 01, 1974?
On May 01, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 1st?
May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:
- 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
- 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
- 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.
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.
