What happened on Tuesday May 14, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 14, 1974:

• Ulster Workers Council Strike Begins On May 14, 1974, the Ulster Workers Council (UWC) initiated a significant industrial strike in Northern Ireland, protesting against the Sunningdale Agreement. This politically motivated work stoppage was a critical moment in the Northern Ireland conflict, challenging the power-sharing arrangement between unionist and nationalist communities and highlighting the deep political tensions of the era.
• Symbionese Liberation Army Shootout in Los Angeles On May 14, 1974, a dramatic confrontation between the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) and law enforcement culminated in a violent shootout in Los Angeles, California. The militant revolutionary group, infamous for kidnapping heiress Patty Hearst, was cornered by police. The intense gun battle resulted in the deaths of six SLA members, effectively ending the group's violent campaign of domestic terrorism.

Events in 1974

May 14, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 14, 1974

Newspapers from May. 14, 1974

May 14, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 134th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1974 can also be written as 5/14/1974 in the US and as 14/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 1974 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 14, 1974:

• Ginie Line

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 14th

Famous people died on May 14, 1974:

• Jacob Levi Moreno
• Hipólito Lázaro

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on May 14th

May 14, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Ray Stevens - The Streak
2. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
3. Marvin Hamlisch - The Entertainer
4. Grand Funk - The Loco-Motion
5. Three Dog Night - The Show Must Go On

May 14, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

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 14, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1974 was I'm In Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Aretha Franklin - I'm In Love
2. Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing
3. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
4. William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
5. James Brown - The Payback

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th 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 14, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 14, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:33 am and setting at 01:48 pm.

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 14, 1974 is:

51 years old,

or 612 months

or 2661 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18628 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 14, 1974.

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