Tuesday May 14, 1974: on this day

May 14, 1974 was the 134th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 14, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 14, 1974, who was born and died on May 14, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Streak by Ray Stevens), movies (e.g. Welcome to Arrow Beach, directed by Laurence Harvey), TV series (e.g. My Old Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 14th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was 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.

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May 14, 1974: What happened on that day?


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

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May 14, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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?

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

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May 14, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on May 14, 1974?


Famous people born on May 14, 1974:

  • Anu Välba

    Estonian journalist.

  • Krister Axel

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Keram Malichi-Sanchez

    Actor (no contest - boulevard, catwalk, boulevard).

  • Ken Belanger in Sault-Ste-Marie

    Ontario, canada; nhl left-wing (new york islanders).

  • Jennifer Allan

    American model.

  • Ginie Line
  • János Madarász
  • Daniela Morfino
  • Bill Tchato
  • Matteo Tosatto
  • Thalma de Freitas
  • Pierre-Yves André
  • Espen Daland
  • Carla Jimenez
  • Jaroslav Kentoš
  • Alessandro Lettieri
  • Dominique Green
  • Adriana Arango

Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:

  • Robert Zemeckis
    Robert Zemeckis

    Robert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.

  • Miranda Cosgrove
    Miranda Cosgrove

    Miranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.

  • Waheeda Rehman
    Waheeda Rehman

    Waheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Sofia Coppola
    Sofia Coppola

    Sofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.

  • Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett

    Actress from australia.

  • Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel

    Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).

  • George Lucas
    George Lucas

    American filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.

  • Tim Roth
    Tim Roth

    British actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).

  • Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn

    American actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

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May 14, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 5 days old,

or 2601 weeks

or 18207 days old,

if you were born on May 14, 1974.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 14, 1974?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.

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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May 14, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 14, 1974:

  • Elwyn Brooks

    American author known for his works in children's literature.

  • Antonio Rivarola
  • Bruno Mozzambani
  • Jacob Levi Moreno
  • Hipólito Lázaro

What famous deaths happened on May 14th?

Famous deaths on May 14th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe

    American actor (b. 1948).

  • Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont

    American actor and director (d. 1982).

  • Enid Bennett
    Enid Bennett

    Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.

  • Billie Burke
    Billie Burke

    American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

  • Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado

    Nfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.

  • Emma Goldman

    Anarchist, feminist lecturer, and editor from lithuania.

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May 14, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 14, 1974:

  • St. Victor and Corona
  • St. Carthach the Younger
  • DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
  • Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Paraguay - Flag Day.
  • St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
  • St. Just
  • St. Engelmer
  • St. Vincent of Lerins

Observances on May 14, 1974:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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May 14, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 14, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

May 14, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 14, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Streak
  2. - Dancing Machine
  3. - The Entertainer
  4. - The Loco-Motion
  5. - 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.

May 14, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 14, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sugar Baby Love
  2. - Waterloo
  3. - Shang-A-Lang
  4. - Don't Stay Away Too Long
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 14, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 14, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm In Love
  2. - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing
  3. - Dancing Machine
  4. - Be Thankful For What You Got
  5. - The Payback

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May 14, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 14, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Welcome to Arrow Beach

Welcome to Arrow Beach

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Laurence Harvey

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Joanna Pettet, Stuart Whitman, John Ireland

Appassionata

Appassionata

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gianluigi Calderone

Starring: Ornella Muti, Ninetto Davoli, Eleonora Giorgi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Valentina Cortese, Carla Mancini, Renata Zamengo, Luigi Antonio Guerra, Jeanine Martinovic, Isabella Bruno

Country: Italy

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Dial M for Murder

Dial M for Murder

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams

Country: United States of America

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Michael Cimino

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, Geoffrey Lewis, Catherine Bach

Country: United States of America

May 14, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 14, 1974 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

My Old Man

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

The Zoo Gang

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

Landline

Landline

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gillian Robespierre

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

May 14, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 14, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Fan Club by Irving Wallace

The Fan Club

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You And Me Babe by Chuck Barris

You And Me Babe

By:

Book by Chuck Barris

I Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven

I Heard The Owl Call My Name

By:

Kingcome is a village nestled in the Pacific Northwest's remote wilderness. It was established by two brothers, Kwakiutl myth.

Working by Studs Terkel

Working

By:

Studs Terkel's most well-known book, Working, is an engaging, fascinating look at the jobs and people who do them. This book contains over 100 interviews with people from all walks of life, including gravediggers to lawyers.

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

By:

It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.

May 14, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 14, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

history

Who was the US President on May 14, 1974?

On May 14, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1974?

On May 14, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 14, 1974?

On May 14, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 14th?

May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
  • 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.

Find out more about May 14th

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What happened in 1974?

1974 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
  • Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim peaks at #1
  • 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy

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What was the calendar for May 1974?

May 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1974 calendar looked like.

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