What happened on Friday May 10, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1974:

• Closure of Tarrafal Concentration Camp Portugal closed the notorious Tarrafal concentration camp, which had previously confined hundreds of Portuguese and African political prisoners for life, marking an important moment in the decolonization process.
• Devastating Earthquake in China A powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck China, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life with approximately 20,000 people killed. The earthquake caused widespread destruction and significant humanitarian challenges.
• Arrest of Brendan Hughes, IRA Brigade Commander Brendan Hughes, the commanding officer of the Belfast Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), was arrested in Belfast, a significant event in the context of the Northern Ireland conflict.
• Political Prisoners Released in Mozambique Following changes in Portuguese governance, 554 political prisoners were released from the Machava Prison, signaling a significant shift in political dynamics during Mozambique's transition period.
• New York Nets Win ABA Championship The New York Nets clinched the 7th American Basketball Association (ABA) championship by defeating the Utah Stars 4 games to 1, marking a significant moment in professional basketball history.

Events in 1974

May 10, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 10, 1974

Newspapers from May. 10, 1974

May 10, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 130th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1974 can also be written as 5/10/1974 in the US and as 10/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1974 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1974:

• Sylvain Wiltord

  Sylvain Wiltord is a legendary French footballer who played as a winger, winning the 1998 FIFA World Cup and 2000 European Championship, and...

• Doc Gynéco

  Doc Gynéco is a prominent French rapper who significantly influenced the French hip-hop scene during the late 1990s and early 2000s, known...

• Dylan Lauren

  Dylan Lauren is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur, known for founding Dylan's Candy Bar and being the daughter of fashion designer...

• Catherine McCord
• Séverine Caneele
• Craig Hall (actor)

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1974:

• Hal Mohr

  American director and cinematographer (b. 1894).

• Orlando Amêndola
• Takeshi Sakamoto

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on May 10th

May 10, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1974 was The Loco-Motion by Grand Funk, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Grand Funk - The Loco-Motion
2. Ray Stevens - The Streak
3. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
4. Marvin Hamlisch - The Entertainer
5. Elton John - Bennie And The Jets

May 10, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
2. Abba - Waterloo
3. Bay City Rollers - Shang-A-Lang
4. Peters & Lee - Don't Stay Away Too Long
5. Wombles - Remember You're A Womble

May 10, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 1974 was Dancing Machine by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
2. James Brown - The Payback
3. Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing
4. Aretha Franklin - I'm In Love
5. Al Green - Let's Get Married

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th 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 10, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 10, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 11:19 pm and setting at 09:53 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jun 04, 1974.

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Someone born on May 10, 1974 is:

51 years and 4 days old,

or 612 months and 4 days old,

or 2661 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18632 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 10, 1974?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 10, 1974.

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