Thursday May 16, 1974: on this day

May 16, 1974 was the 136th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 16, 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 16, 1974, who was born and died on May 16, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 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 16th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1974?


May 16, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1974 can also be written as 5/16/1974 in the US and as 16/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1974:

  • Helmut schmidt is elected german chancellor after willy brandt resigns due to the spy in his office. hans-dietrich genscher (fdp) becomes vice chancellor and foreign minister.
  • Josip broz tito is re-elected president of the socialist federal republic of yugoslavia. this time he is elected for life.
  • Josip broz tito is elected president for life of yugoslavia.

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May 16, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 16, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:24 am and setting at 03:51 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 16, 1974?


Famous people born on May 16, 1974:

  • Laura Pausini

    Italian pop singer, who won the top prize in 1993 san remo music festival as a new artist.

  • Rodolphe Vinh-Tung

    French wakeboarder and world games champion who spent his childhood in tahiti, in the southern archipelago village of fariipiti.

  • Sonny Sandoval

    American singer-songwriter and rapper.

  • Adina Ioana Valean

    Romanian Member of the European Parliament and former Minister of European Funds.

  • Eliza Thomas

    American homicide victim.

  • Ahmet Zappa

    Musician.

  • Keith Thibodeaux

    Cornerback (washington redskins).

  • Adam Richman

    American television personality and actor.

  • Conal Groom in Northford

    Connecticut, usa; rower (olympics 1996).

  • Sean Carrigan
    Sean Carrigan
  • Nenad Vukanić
  • Esther De Jong
  • Velimir Čarapina
  • Joaquim Ferraz
  • Irina Koržanenko
  • Marco Bonafaccia
  • J.C. Cinel

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 16th

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May 16, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 13 days old,

or 2602 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18215 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 1974.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1974?

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 16, 1974.

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May 16, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1974:

  • Domenico Fazio
  • Óscar Pulido

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 16th

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May 16, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1974:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1974:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1974:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 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 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 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 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 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 16, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 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 16, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 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 16, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 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 16, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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 16, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Partners by Louis Auchincloss

The Partners

By:

Louis Auchincloss is here to share his extraordinary powers as an observer in contemporary America. The Partners is a portrait of men and women from what the Partners represents.

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Times To Remember

By:

The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.

You And Me Babe by Chuck Barris

You And Me Babe

By:

Book by Chuck Barris

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

May 16, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

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

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on May 16, 1974?

On May 16, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1974?

On May 16, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1974?

On May 16, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

history

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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