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May 16, 1975 was the 136th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 16, 1975 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, 1975, who was born and died on May 16, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) by Tony Orlando and Dawn), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. The Invisible Man) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1975?
- May 16, 1975: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1975?
- May 16, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1975?
What day of the week was May 16, 1975?
May 16, 1975: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1975:
- Wings release listen to what the man said in the uk
- Muhammad ali tkos ron lyle in 11 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
- India annexes sikkim after the mountain state holds a referendum in which the popular vote is in favor of merging with india.
- Junko tabei from japan becomes the first woman to reach the summit of mount everest.[19]
May 16, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1975 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 10:35 am and setting at 12:46 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1975 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1975.
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Who was born on May 16, 1975?
Famous people born on May 16, 1975:
- Tony Kakko
Finnish singer-songwriter/guitarist (sonata arctica, northern kings).
- Simon Whitfield
Olympic gold medalist in triathlon, representing Canada.
- Kelly Kainz
British/austrian professional dancer.
- Tonex
American singer.
- BSlade
American singer-songwriter producer and actor.
- Ray Lewis
Athlete.
- Khalid al-Mihdhar
- Erick Omar Torres
- Anna Volkova
- Yoshitaka Fujisaki
- Jean-Christophe Devaux
- Milan Fukal
- John Jakopin
- Gianluca Fusto
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph 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...
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
May 16, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 11 months old,
or 587 months and 2 days old,
or 2552 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17870 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 1975.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, 1975?
There are 28 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, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 16, 1975.
May 16, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1975:
- Al Helfer
American radio sportscaster (born in 1911).
- Michael X
(abdul malik) was hanged in trinidad for murder.
- Oskar Tietz
- Carletto Manzoni
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1975:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1975:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1975:
- 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.
May 16, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 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.
May 16, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tony Orlando and Dawn - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
- Freddy Fender - Before The Next Teardrop Falls
- Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Blue
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Shining Star
- Carpenters - Only Yesterday
May 16, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1975 was Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 16, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man
- Mud - Oh Boy
- Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You
- Susan Cadogan - Hurt So Good
- Tammy Jones - Let Me Try Again
May 16, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1975 was Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor) by Joe Simon, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 16, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Joe Simon - Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor)
- Smokey Robinson - Baby That's Backatcha
- Kool & The Gang - Spirit Of The Boogie
- Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Bad Luck (Part 1)
- Barry White - What Am I Gonna Do With You
May 16, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
The Hiding Place
Release year: 1975
Directed by: James F. Collier
Starring: Julie Harris, Jeannette Clift, Arthur O'Connell, Robert Rietty
Switchblade Sisters
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Jack Hill
Starring: Robbie Lee, Joanne Nail, Monica Gayle, Asher Brauner
Moonrunners
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Gy Waldron
Starring: James Mitchum, Kiel Martin, Arthur Hunnicutt, Chris Forbes
Zorro
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita
Country: Italy
May 16, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Invisible Man
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Joseph Henson
Edward the King
Release year: 1975
Starring: Annette Crosbie, Timothy West, Helen Ryan, Felicity Kendal
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Good Neighbors
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Jacob Tierney
May 16, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Helter Skelter
By: Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry
1976 Bantam Books; 28th Printing; Helter Skelter. By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Includes 64 pages of "chilling", black-and-white photographs.
The Bankers
By: Martin Mayer
The Bankers 2 explores the fluidity of banking and money in today's computer age. It also examines the changing economic roles of banks and financial institutions and the growth of the economy.
All Things Bright And Beautiful
By: James Herriot
When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:
May 16, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Steeplechase
Indy 800
Panther
Anti-Aircraft
Pursuit
Who was the US President on May 16, 1975?
On May 16, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1975?
On May 16, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1975?
On May 16, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
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),
What happened in 1975?
1975 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
- British population agrees to European Common Market membership
- Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal
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What was the calendar for May 1975?
May 1975 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.
