What happened on Thursday May 01, 1975?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1975:

• NHL Playoffs: Islanders vs Flyers Dramatic Moment In an intense NHL playoff semifinal game, the New York Islanders' players Parise and Potvin scored within an incredibly short 14-second span, though the Flyers ultimately won the game 5-4 and took a 2-0 series lead.
• Särkänniemi Amusement Park Opens The Särkänniemi Amusement Park officially opens in Tampere, Finland. This recreational destination would become a significant tourist attraction in the region, offering entertainment and leisure activities for locals and visitors.
• Alexei Smertin Birth Alexei Smertin, a notable Russian footballer, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent player in Russian football, representing his national team and various clubs throughout his career.

Events in 1975

May 01, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 01, 1975

Newspapers from May. 01, 1975

May 01, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 121st day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1975 can also be written as 5/1/1975 in the US and as 1/5/1975 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1975 in May 1975 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1975:

• Marc-Vivien Foé

  Cameroonian footballer who tragically died on the field during a FIFA Confederations Cup match in 2003, shocking the international football...

• Johnny Galecki

  American actor best known for his role as Leonard Hofstadter in the popular sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory'.

• Austin Croshere

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA for multiple teams, including the Indiana Pacers, and later became a sportscaster.

• Mathieu Simonet
• Aleksej Smertin
• Călin Peter Netzer

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on May 1st

Famous people died on May 01, 1975:

• Francis S. Symondson

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on May 1st

May 01, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1975 was He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) by Tony Orlando and Dawn, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Tony Orlando and Dawn - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
2. B.J. Thomas - (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
3. Freddy Fender - Before The Next Teardrop Falls
4. Elton John - Philadelphia Freedom
5. Sammy Johns - Chevy Van

May 01, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1975 was Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Bay City Rollers - Bye Bye Baby
2. The Sweet - Fox On The Run
3. Peter Shelley - Love Me Love My Dog
4. Guys 'N' Dolls - There's A Whole Lot Of Loving
5. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey

May 01, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1975 was What Am I Gonna Do With You by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Barry White - What Am I Gonna Do With You
2. The Temptations - Shakey Ground
3. Joe Simon - Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor)
4. Bloodstone - My Little Lady
5. Smokey Robinson - Baby That's Backatcha

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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 01, 1975 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1975 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, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:41 am and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1975 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1975

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Someone born on May 01, 1975 is:

50 years and 13 days old,

or 600 months and 13 days old,

or 2610 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18276 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1975?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 01, 1975.

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