Friday May 17, 1974: on this day

May 17, 1974 was the 137th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 17, 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 17, 1974, who was born and died on May 17, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 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 17th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1974?


May 17, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 137th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1974 can also be written as 5/17/1974 in the US and as 17/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1974:

  • Dmitri shostakovitch completes his 15th string quartet
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 17, 1974
  • The troubles: thirty-three civilians are killed and 300 injured when the ulster volunteer force (uvf) detonates four car bombs in dublin and monaghan, republic of ireland.
  • Nuclear test: under project smiling buddha, india successfully detonates its first nuclear weapon, becoming the 6th nation to do so.
  • The warsaw radio mast is completed, the second tallest structure ever built (it collapses on august 8, 1991).

May 17, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 17, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 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 17th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 17, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:50 am and setting at 04:56 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 17, 1974?


Famous people born on May 17, 1974:

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

  • Sendhil Ramamurthy

    American actor.

  • Alyssa Brugman

    Australian author acclaimed for her young adult novels.

  • Eddie Lewis

    American international soccer player.

  • Wiki González

    Venezuelan baseball player.

  • William Yiampoy

    Kenyan runner.

  • Marcia Turner in Cambridge

    Massachusetts, usa; miss america (massachusetts-top 10-1996).

  • Fabrice Gobert
  • Niccolò Agliardi
  • Hana Cerna
  • Damiano Tommasi
  • Vincenzo Palumbo
  • Tamara Rojo
  • Elena Somarè

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton

    American actor and filmmaker (b. 1955).

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May 17, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 2 days old,

or 2600 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18204 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 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 17, 1974?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 17, 1974.

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May 17, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1974:

  • Charles Braswell

    Actor (only game in town) dies at 49.

  • Ernest Nash

    German-italian photographer, scholar (d. 1974).

  • Donald DeFreeze
  • Maurice Lehmann
  • Patricia Soltysik

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 17th

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May 17, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1974:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1974:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1974:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 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 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 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 17, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 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 17, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 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 17, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 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 17, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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 17, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 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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Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

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Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

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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.

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.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

May 17, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 17, 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

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 17, 1974?

On May 17, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1974?

On May 17, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1974?

On May 17, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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.

Friday May 17, 1974