What happened on Sunday May 11, 1975?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1975:

• Khmer Rouge Seizes US Merchant Ship Mayaguez In a provocative international incident, Cambodian Khmer Rouge forces intercepted the United States merchant ship SS Mayaguez in international waters. The P-128 Cambodian gunboat initially fired warning machine gun shots across the ship's bow, then boarded the vessel, forcibly commandeering it and taking its 39-member crew captive, escalating tensions in the post-Vietnam War period.
• Vietnam War End Celebrations in Central Park A massive crowd of approximately 75,000 people gathered in New York City's Central Park to celebrate the conclusion of the Vietnam War. The rally was meticulously organized by folk musician Phil Ochs and featured iconic musical performances by legendary artists Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, and Paul Simon, symbolizing the cultural and emotional release after a prolonged and controversial conflict.
• Israel-European Economic Market Agreement Israel signed a significant economic agreement with the European Economic Market, marking an important diplomatic and economic milestone in the country's international relations and trade partnerships.
• Partial Solar Eclipse Across Multiple Continents A partial solar eclipse occurred, visible across Greenland, Europe, North Africa, and North Asia. This astronomical event was the 66th solar eclipse within the Solar Saros 118 cycle, offering a celestial spectacle to observers in multiple regions.
• Donna Caponi Young Wins LPGA Lady Tara Golf Classic Professional golfer Donna Caponi Young emerged victorious in the LPGA Lady Tara Golf Classic, showcasing her skill and contributing to women's sports achievements.

Events in 1975

May 11, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 11, 1975

Newspapers from May. 11, 1975

May 11, 1975 was a Sunday and it was the 131st day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1975 can also be written as 5/11/1975 in the US and as 11/5/1975 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1975 in May 1975 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1975:

• Ziad Jarrah

  Lebanese terrorist involved in the September 11, 2001 attacks, specifically the hijacking of United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in...

• Helio Castroneves

  Professional race car driver who has won multiple Indianapolis 500 races and is a prominent figure in motorsports.

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on May 11th

May 11, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 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 11, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 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 11, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 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 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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 1975 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:48 am and setting at 09:39 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 11, 1975

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Someone born on May 11, 1975 is:

50 years and 3 days old,

or 600 months and 3 days old,

or 2609 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18266 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1975?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 11, 1975.

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