What happened on Tuesday May 13, 1975?

Here's what happened on May 13, 1975:

• US Merchant Ship Mayaguez Seized by Cambodian Forces In an international incident, the US merchant ship SS Mayaguez was captured by Cambodian forces in international waters, escalating tensions in the region during the post-Vietnam War era.
• Death of Bob Wills, Pioneering Musician Bob Wills, a legendary American musician known for his significant contributions to Western swing music, passed away. Born in 1905, he was a pivotal figure in shaping the genre.
• NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals: Philadelphia Flyers Defeat New York Islanders The Philadelphia Flyers won the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals, defeating the New York Islanders in a hard-fought series that concluded with a 4-3 victory.
• Extreme Hailstorm in Tennessee An extraordinary weather event occurred in Wernerville, Tennessee, with hailstones measuring as large as tennis balls, causing potential significant property damage.

Events in 1975

May 13, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 13, 1975

Newspapers from May. 13, 1975

May 13, 1975 was a Tuesday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1975 can also be written as 5/13/1975 in the US and as 13/5/1975 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 1975 in May 1975 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1975:

• Jonah Lomu

  Legendary New Zealand rugby player who revolutionized the sport with his exceptional size and speed.

• Jared Polis

  Governor of Colorado and progressive Democratic politician who served in the U.S.

• Chris Sacca

  Prominent venture capitalist and early investor in tech companies like Twitter and Uber.

• Chris Crawford (basketball)

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on May 13th

Famous people died on May 13, 1975:

• Marguerite Perey

  Pioneering French physicist who became the first woman elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 1962.

• Bob Wills

  Legendary American western swing musician, bandleader, and pioneer of country music who significantly influenced the development of the...

• Pah Wongso

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on May 13th

May 13, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 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 12th and May 18th.

1. Tony Orlando and Dawn - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
2. Freddy Fender - Before The Next Teardrop Falls
3. Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Blue
4. Earth, Wind & Fire - Shining Star
5. Carpenters - Only Yesterday

May 13, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1975 was Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

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 13, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 1975 was Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor) by Joe Simon, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 1975 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:25 am and setting at 10:34 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 13, 1975

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Someone born on May 13, 1975 is:

50 years and 1 day old,

or 600 months and 1 day old,

or 2609 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18264 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 1975?

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 13, 1975.

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