What happened on Wednesday May 15, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1974:

• Ma'alot Massacre A tragic terrorist attack by the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) at an Israeli school in Ma'alot, where armed militants took hostages and resulted in the devastating deaths of 31 people, including 22 innocent schoolchildren. This horrific event highlighted the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the brutal tactics employed by extremist groups.
• Ulster Workers' Council Strike Begins Ulster loyalists and unionists initiated a significant strike protesting the Sunningdale Agreement, which proposed power-sharing with Irish nationalists. This strike was a critical moment in Northern Ireland's complex political landscape during the Troubles.
• Walter Scheel Becomes West German President Walter Scheel was elected as the President of West Germany, succeeding Gustav Heinemann. This political transition represented a period of democratic stability in post-war West Germany during the 1970s.
• Andrew Johns Birth Birth of Andrew Johns, a notable Australian rugby player who would later become a significant figure in the sport.
• Ahmet Zappa Birth Birth of Ahmet Rodan Zappa, son of famous musician Frank Zappa, who would later become involved in music and entertainment.

Events in 1974

May 15, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 15, 1974

Newspapers from May. 15, 1974

May 15, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 135th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1974 can also be written as 5/15/1974 in the US and as 15/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1974 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1974:

• Ahmet Zappa

  American actor, producer, and member of the famous Zappa musical family, known for his creative work in entertainment.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1974:

• Guy Simonds
• Paul Gonsalves

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on May 15th

May 15, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 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 15, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 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 15, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 01:59 am and setting at 02:48 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 15, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 29 days old,

or 2661 weeks

or 18627 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 15, 1974.

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