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May 03, 1974 was the 123rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 03, 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 03, 1974, who was born and died on May 03, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 03, 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 3rd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 03, 1974?
- May 03, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 03, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 03, 1974?
- May 03, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 03, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- May 03, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 03, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- May 03, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 03, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 03, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 03, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 03, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on May 03, 1974?
What day of the week was May 03, 1974?
May 03, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd 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 03, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 3rd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 03, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 03, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:21 pm and setting at 04:29 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 03, 1974?
Famous people born on May 03, 1974:
- Christna Hendricks
Pioneering work in cybersecurity.
- Princess Haya
Princess Haya is a member of the Jordanian royal family and a half-sister of King Abdullah II of Jordan.
- Haya Bint Al Hussein
Jordanian princess and daughter of King Hussein and Queen Noor.
- Jon Oringer
Founder of Shutterstock, a popular stock photography website.
- Haya
Princess haya bint al hussein of jordan.
- Chang Chen-yue
Musician.
- Peter Everitt
Australian football player.
![Joseph Kosinski]()
Joseph Kosinski- Wendy Williams
- Ingo Zamperoni
- Haya bint al-Husayn
- Lucia Ocone
- Marsha Stephanie Blake
- Raffaele Bruno
- Christophe Detilloux
- Jukka Hentunen
- George Olteanu
- Zachar Pašutin
Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:
![Danila Kozlovsky]()
Danila KozlovskyDanila Kozlovsky is a renowned Russian actor, director, and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Vampire Academy' and 'Viking'.
![Christina Hendricks]()
Christina HendricksChristina hendricks is an american actress best known for her role as joan holloway in the tv series mad men.
![Bobby Cannavale]()
Bobby CannavaleBobby cannavale is a well-known american actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'boardwalk empire' and...
![Bing Crosby]()
Bing CrosbyAmerican singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.
![Jaycee Dugard]()
Jaycee DugardAmerican kidnapping victim.
![Mary Astor]()
Mary AstorAmerican actress, first on-screen in 1920.
![Ben Elton]()
Ben EltonBritish left-wing comedian, writer and novelist.
![Christopher Cross]()
Christopher CrossGrammy-winning musician known for hits like 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).
![Mary Hopkin]()
Mary HopkinWelsh singer-songwriter.
![Walter Slezak]()
Walter SlezakAustrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.
May 03, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 11 months old,
or 599 months and 15 days old,
or 2606 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18248 days old,
if you were born on May 03, 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 03, 1974?
There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 3rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 03, 1974.
May 03, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?
Famous deaths on May 3rd:
![Jackie Cooper]()
Jackie CooperAmerican actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.
![Robert Alda]()
Robert AldaAmerican actor dan lewis - supertrain, born 1914, dies at 72.
![Bruce Cabot]()
Bruce CabotCarlsbad (new mexico) -- actor (diamonds are forever king kong).
![Diana Wynyard]()
Diana WynyardEnglish actress (d. 1964).
![Jack Weston]()
Jack WestonAmerican actor.
- Dalida
Renowned French singer with international success.
- Fatih Sultan Mehmed
Conqueror of Constantinople and a significant figure in Ottoman history.
- Samauri Yamamoto
Renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship and teachings.
- Bryne Cooper
Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.
- Chlora Bryant
Acclaimed jazz singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century.
May 03, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 03, 1974:
- Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
- Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
- Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
- Discoflux (Discordianism).
- Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
- World Press Freedom Day.
Saints celebrated on May 03, 1974:
- Saint Apostle James the Lesser
- Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
- Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
- Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
- Saint Alexander I
- Saint Apostle Philip
- Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
May 03, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 03, 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 03, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1974 was The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.
May 03, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 03, 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 03, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.
May 03, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 03, 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 03, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 1974 was The Payback by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.
May 03, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 03, 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 03, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 03, 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 03, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 03, 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 03, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 03, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Burr
By: Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.
The Partners
By: Louis Auchincloss
Louis Auchincloss is here to share his extraordinary powers as an observer in contemporary America. The Partners is a portrait of men and women from what the Partners represents.
Times To Remember
By: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
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.
Working
By: Studs Terkel
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.
May 03, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 03, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Elimination
Tank
Spasim
Who was the US President on May 03, 1974?
On May 03, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1974?
On May 03, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 03, 1974?
On May 03, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 3rd?
May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:
- 2019 - Sinclair broadcast group purchases fox sports networks (fsn), from the walt disney company, for $10.6 billion. the u.s. justice department ordered disney to sell fsn in connection with its purchase of 21st century fox. this was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of espn inc.
- 2018 - Israel defence forces (idf), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern gaza strip, arrested a palestinian man. he sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a nato convoy.
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.
