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May 05, 1975 was the 125th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 05, 1975 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 05, 1975, who was born and died on May 05, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) by Tony Orlando and Dawn), movies (e.g. The Return of the Pink Panther, directed by Blake Edwards), TV series (e.g. The Invisible Man) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 05, 1975?
- May 05, 1975: What happened on that day?
- May 05, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 05, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 05, 1975?
- May 05, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 05, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- May 05, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 05, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- May 05, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 05, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 05, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 05, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 05, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on May 05, 1975?
What day of the week was May 05, 1975?
May 05, 1975: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 05, 1975:
- Pulitzer prize awarded to michael shaara (killer angels)
- The busch gardens williamsburg theme park opens in virginia.
May 05, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th 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 05, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 5th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 05, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 05, 1975 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:45 am and setting at 03:40 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1975 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1975.
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Who was born on May 05, 1975?
Famous people born on May 05, 1975:
- Yohanan Keflezighi
Eritrean-born American long-distance runner, winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon.
- Jode Takahashi
Jode Takahashi is a renowned Japanese composer and pianist known for his innovative and experimental music.
- Terrius Washington
Terrius Washington is an American entrepreneur and business leader.
- Tamia (singer)
Tamia is a canadian singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'stranger in my house' and 'officially missing you'.
- Terisha Naidoo
Terisha Naidoo is a South African journalist who specializes in environmental and sustainability reporting.
- Venetia Dearden
Venetia Dearden is a talented photographer recognized for her captivating images capturing moments of everyday life.
- Meb Keflezighi
American runner.
- Christine Buschur
Eagle river, alaska -- miss america - alaska (1997).
- Tamia
American r'n'b singer who has worked with baby face, slow james, and gladys knight on her lp "missing you.
- Kimora Lee Simmons
Businesswoman.
- Raheem Devaughn
R&b singer.
- Sébastien Castro
- Andrej Hauptman
- Santiago González Bonorino
- Li Wei
- Tanya Tagaq Gillis
- Patrick Tambwé
- Pete Lau
- Zoran Miserdovski
Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:
![Michael Palin]()
Michael PalinBritish actor, comedian, and writer.
![Chris Brown]()
Chris BrownAmerican actor, singer, and dancer.
![Henry Cavill]()
Henry CavillBritish actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.
![Virginie Efira]()
Virginie EfiraBelgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.
![Vincent Kartheiser]()
Vincent KartheiserVincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.
![Tyrone Power]()
Tyrone PowerAmerican actor of third generation.
![Will Arnett]()
Will ArnettWill arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.
![John Rhys-Davies]()
John Rhys-DaviesJohn rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.
![Lance Henriksen]()
Lance HenriksenLance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.
![Danielle Fishel]()
Danielle FishelDanielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.
May 05, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 11 months old,
or 587 months and 20 days old,
or 2555 weeks and 3 days old,
or 17888 days old,
if you were born on May 05, 1975.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 05, 1975?
There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 05, 1975.
May 05, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 05, 1975:
- Nils Eriksen
- Carlo Campolmi
- Vera Volkova
- Ladislao Mittner
- Kenneth Keating
What famous deaths happened on May 5th?
Famous deaths on May 5th:
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Dana Wynter]()
Dana WynterActress german-english (d. 2011).
![Albert Dekker]()
Albert DekkerDeaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.
![Elisabeth Fraser]()
Elisabeth FraserAmerican television, film and stage actress (born 1920).
- Rudolf Schön
Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.
- Garl Kasell
Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...
- Chanceler
Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.
- Marri Shaw
Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.
- Mihail Botvinnik
Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.
May 05, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 05, 1975:
- Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
- Euthymios the Wonderworker
- Barlaam of Serpukhov
- Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
- Eulogios the Confessor
- New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
- Albania: Martyrs' Day.
- Great Martyr Irene
- Roly Poly of Georgia.
- Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).
Observances on May 05, 1975:
- Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
- World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 05, 1975:
- Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
- Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
- Saint Britto
- Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
- Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
- Saint Nicetius
- Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
- Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
- Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
May 05, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 05, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 05, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1975 was He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) by Tony Orlando and Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 05, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tony Orlando and Dawn - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
- Freddy Fender - Before The Next Teardrop Falls
- B.J. Thomas - (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
- Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Blue
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Shining Star
May 05, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1975 was Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 05, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 05, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man
- Mud - Oh Boy
- Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You
- Susan Cadogan - Hurt So Good
- Tammy Jones - Let Me Try Again
May 05, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1975 was Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor) by Joe Simon, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 05, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 05, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Joe Simon - Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor)
- Barry White - What Am I Gonna Do With You
- Smokey Robinson - Baby That's Backatcha
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Bad Luck (Part 1)
- Kool & The Gang - Spirit Of The Boogie
May 05, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 05, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Return of the Pink Panther
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Peter Sellers, Christopher Plummer, Catherine Schell, Herbert Lom
Country: United States of America
The Wind and the Lion
Release year: 1975
Directed by: John Milius
Starring: Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith, John Huston
Country: United States of America
French Connection II
Release year: 1975
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson, Philippe Léotard
Country: United States of America
The Eiger Sanction
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, George Kennedy, Vonetta McGee, Jack Cassidy
Country: United States of America
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
May 05, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 05, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Invisible Man
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Joseph Henson
Edward the King
Release year: 1975
Starring: Annette Crosbie, Timothy West, Helen Ryan, Felicity Kendal
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Good Neighbors
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Jacob Tierney
May 05, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 05, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Something Happened
By: Joseph Heller
Bob Slocum lived the American dream. He was blessed with a lovely wife, three beautiful children, a nice home, and all the mistresses that he wanted. He had it all, all except happiness.
The Bankers
By: Martin Mayer
The Bankers 2 explores the fluidity of banking and money in today's computer age. It also examines the changing economic roles of banks and financial institutions and the growth of the economy.
The Moneychangers
By: Arthur Hailey
Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.
Helter Skelter
By: Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry
1976 Bantam Books; 28th Printing; Helter Skelter. By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Includes 64 pages of "chilling", black-and-white photographs.
May 05, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 05, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crash 'N Score
Steeplechase
Indy 800
Panther
Pursuit
Who was the US President on May 05, 1975?
On May 05, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1975?
On May 05, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 05, 1975?
On May 05, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 5th?
May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
- 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
- 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.
What happened in 1975?
1975 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
- British population agrees to European Common Market membership
- Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal
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What was the calendar for May 1975?
May 1975 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.
