What happened on Saturday May 04, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 04, 1974:

• First Women's 8,000-Meter Mountain Summit A groundbreaking all-female Japanese mountaineering team successfully reached the summit of Manaslu in Nepal, becoming the first women to climb an 8,000-meter peak. This achievement was a landmark moment for women in high-altitude mountaineering, challenging gender barriers in extreme sports.
• 100th Kentucky Derby Won by Angel Cordero Jr. Angel Cordero Jr. rode Cannonade to victory in the historic 100th running of the Kentucky Derby, completing the race in a time of 2 minutes and 4 seconds. This milestone race represented a significant moment in American horse racing history.
• Fatal Dynamite Factory Explosion in West Germany A tragic industrial accident occurred at a dynamite factory in Burbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany, resulting in the deaths of five workers. The explosion highlighted the inherent risks in chemical manufacturing during the 1970s.

Events in 1974

May 04, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 04, 1974

Newspapers from May. 04, 1974

May 04, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 124th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1974 can also be written as 5/4/1974 in the US and as 4/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

May 04, 1974 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 04, 1974:

• Joseph Kosinski

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• Dule Hill

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• Christophe Fouquet
• Matthieu Gourdain

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 4th

Famous people died on May 04, 1974:

• Gerhard Lamprecht
• Tommy Magee
• Otto Nikodym

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on May 4th

May 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 1974 was The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Grand Funk - The Loco-Motion
2. MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
3. Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
4. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
5. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine

May 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 04, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
2. Mud - The Cat Crept In
3. Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
4. The Glitter Band - Angel Face
5. Slade - Everyday

May 04, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 1974 was The Payback by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. James Brown - The Payback
2. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
3. Al Green - Let's Get Married
4. MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
5. The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th 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 04, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 04, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 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 04, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:28 pm and setting at 05:02 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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Your place in the Universe on May 04, 1974

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Someone born on May 04, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 19 days old,

or 2659 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18617 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 1974?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 04, 1974.

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