What happened on Thursday May 08, 1975?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1975:

• China Establishes Diplomatic Relations with European Community In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the People's Republic of China agreed to establish formal trade and diplomatic relations with the European Community. As part of this agreement, China committed to sending an official representative to the Common Market headquarters in Brussels, marking a crucial step in international diplomatic engagement.
• Final Foreign Evacuees Flee Cambodia After Communist Takeover The last remaining foreigners in Cambodia crossed the border into Thailand, concluding a dramatic evacuation. Approximately 550 people, including 230 French citizens and around 300 Khmer Muslims from the French Embassy in Phnom Penh, escaped three weeks after Communist guerrillas seized control of the country, highlighting the tumultuous political transition.
• Death of Avery Brundage, Influential Olympic Committee Leader Avery Brundage, the long-serving CEO of the International Olympic Committee from 1952 to 1972, passed away at the age of 87. Known for his strict amateur athletic principles and controversial leadership during significant Olympic moments, Brundage was a pivotal figure in modern Olympic history.

Events in 1975

May 08, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 08, 1975

Newspapers from May. 08, 1975

May 08, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 128th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1975 can also be written as 5/8/1975 in the US and as 8/5/1975 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1975 in May 1975 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1975:

• Enrique Iglesias

  Internationally renowned Spanish pop singer and heartthrob, son of legendary singer Julio Iglesias, who has achieved global success with...

• Gastón Mazzacane

  Argentinian race car driver.

• Jodhi May

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on May 8th

Famous people died on May 08, 1975:

• Avery Brundage

  Avery Brundage was an American sports administrator who served as the fifth president of the International Olympic Committee from 1952 to...

• Bram Fischer

  Prominent South African lawyer who played a crucial role in the anti-apartheid movement, defending Nelson Mandela and other political...

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on May 8th

May 08, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 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.

1. Tony Orlando and Dawn - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
2. Freddy Fender - Before The Next Teardrop Falls
3. B.J. Thomas - (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
4. Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Blue
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - Shining Star

May 08, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1975 was Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man
2. Mud - Oh Boy
3. Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You
4. Susan Cadogan - Hurt So Good
5. Tammy Jones - Let Me Try Again

May 08, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1975 was Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor) by Joe Simon, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Joe Simon - Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor)
2. Barry White - What Am I Gonna Do With You
3. Smokey Robinson - Baby That's Backatcha
4. Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Bad Luck (Part 1)
5. Kool & The Gang - Spirit Of The Boogie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1975 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:05 am and setting at 06:38 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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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1975

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Someone born on May 08, 1975 is:

50 years and 6 days old,

or 600 months and 6 days old,

or 2609 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18269 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1975?

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 08, 1975.

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