Thursday May 02, 1974: on this day

May 02, 1974 was the 122nd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 02, 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 02, 1974, who was born and died on May 02, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 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 2nd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 1974?


May 02, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1974 can also be written as 5/2/1974 in the US and as 2/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1974:

  • Former vp spiro agnew disbarred
  • Former us vice president spiro agnew is disbarred.

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May 02, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 02, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 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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Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 02, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 02, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 02, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:12 pm and setting at 03:59 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 02, 1974?


Famous people born on May 02, 1974:

  • Matt Berry
    Matt Berry

    English singer and actor.

  • Loella Beckham

    Former professional soccer player known for her skill and leadership.

  • Belanna Beckham

    Renowned soccer player known for her skill and style on the field.

  • Jon Oringer

    Founder of Shutterstock, a popular stock photography website.

  • Jens Lapidus

    Swedish author known for his crime novels set in Stockholm.

  • Horacio Carbonari

    Argentinian manager and footballer.

  • Andy Johnson

    English-welsh footballer.

  • Janek Meet

    Estonian footballer.

  • Miles Joseph

    West springfield, massachusetts -- soccer forward (1996 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Gar?ar Thor Cortes

    Icelandic tenor.

  • Garðar Cortes

    Icelandic actor and tenor.

  • James Thierree
  • Cédric Oheix
  • Gonzalo Quesada
  • Milton Reyes
  • Martin Rummel
  • Vladislav Konovalov

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

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May 02, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 26 days old,

or 2604 weeks

or 18228 days old,

if you were born on May 02, 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 02, 1974?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 02, 1974.

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May 02, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1974:

  • James O. Richardson

    American admiral (b. 1878).

  • Diego de Henriquez

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Leonardo Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist, scientist, and inventor of the Renaissance period.

  • Osama Bin Laden

    Arabian muslim fundamentalist, well-known terrorist, also known as usama bin muhammad bin ladin or shaykh usama bin ladin.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 2nd

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May 02, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 02, 1974:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1974:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1974:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris
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May 02, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 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 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1974 was The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 02, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 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:

  1. - The Loco-Motion
  2. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  3. - Bennie And The Jets
  4. - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
  5. - Dancing Machine

May 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 02, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 02, 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:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - The Cat Crept In
  3. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  4. - Angel Face
  5. - Everyday

May 02, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1974 was The Payback by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 02, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 02, 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:

  1. - The Payback
  2. - Dancing Machine
  3. - Let's Get Married
  4. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  5. - You Make Me Feel Brand New

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May 02, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 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

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

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

Claudine

Claudine

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Berry

Dark Star

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 02, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 02, 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

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

May 02, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 02, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Management by Peter F. Drucker

Management

By:

The definitive book on management by the man who invents it.

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

By:

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.

Burr by Gore Vidal

Burr

By:

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

Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red by Harry Kemelman

Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red

By:

Rabbi Small meets militant activists, anarchists and a mad terrorist on a college campus. In this New York Times bestseller, Rabbi Small is once again looking for refuge outside of the confines.

May 02, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 02, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

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 02, 1974?

On May 02, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1974?

On May 02, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1974?

On May 02, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

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history

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.

Thursday May 2, 1974