What happened on Saturday May 11, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1974:

• Willy Brandt Resigns as West German Chancellor West German Chancellor Willy Brandt resigns following a major political scandal involving his aide Günter Guillaume, who was revealed to be an East German spy working for the Stasi (State Security Service). This dramatic resignation highlighted the intense espionage tensions during the Cold War and significantly impacted West German politics.
• India's First Nuclear Weapon Test India successfully detonates its first nuclear weapon under Project Smiling Buddha, marking a significant milestone in the nation's technological and geopolitical development. This test established India as the sixth nuclear-capable nation in the world, demonstrating its scientific prowess and strategic capabilities during the Cold War era.
• Dublin and Monaghan Bombings The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), a loyalist paramilitary group, carried out a coordinated terrorist attack by detonating four car bombs in Dublin and Monaghan counties in the Republic of Ireland. The attack resulted in 33 civilian deaths and nearly 300 injuries, representing one of the deadliest incidents during the Northern Ireland conflict known as 'The Troubles'.
• Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells Chart Success Mike Oldfield's groundbreaking instrumental album 'Tubular Bells' reaches #7 on the music charts, gaining significant popularity. The album, famously featuring the opening theme of 'The Exorcist' movie, represented an innovative approach to progressive rock and instrumental music.
• Bad, Bad Leroy Brown Chart Performance Frank Sinatra's recording of 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown' reaches #83 on the music charts, representing a modest performance for the legendary singer during this period.

Events in 1974

May 11, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 11, 1974

Newspapers from May. 11, 1974

May 11, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 131st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1974 can also be written as 5/11/1974 in the US and as 11/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1974 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1974:

• Benoît Magimel

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• Nicolas Troussel

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 11th

May 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 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 11th 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 11, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:59 pm and setting at 10:51 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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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1974

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Someone born on May 11, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 25 days old,

or 2660 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18623 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 11, 1974.

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