What happened on Friday May 17, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1974:

• Dublin and Monaghan Bombings The Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) conducted a coordinated terrorist attack in the Republic of Ireland, detonating four bombs in Dublin and Monaghan. The devastating attack resulted in 33 civilian deaths and 300 injuries, marking one of the deadliest days during the period known as The Troubles.
• India's First Nuclear Weapon Test Under Project Smiling Buddha, India successfully conducted its first nuclear weapon test, becoming the sixth nation in the world to develop nuclear capabilities. This milestone significantly altered the geopolitical landscape and nuclear power dynamics.
• Symbionese Liberation Army Shootout A massive police operation in south-central Los Angeles resulted in a violent confrontation with the Symbionese Liberation Army. Over 400 police officers surrounded a house, firing more than 9,000 rounds. The intense standoff ended with six SLA members killed and the house destroyed by fire, with no police or bystander injuries.
• Bayern Munich Wins European Cup Bayern Munich won the 18th European Cup by defeating Atletico Madrid 4-0 in a decisive match held in Brussels, Belgium. This victory solidified the team's status as a dominant force in European football during the 1970s.
• Shostakovich Completes 15th String Quartet Renowned Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich completed his 15th String Quartet, a significant work in his chamber music repertoire. This composition likely reflects the complex musical and emotional landscape of the late Soviet era.
• Warsaw Radio Mast Completed The Warsaw radio mast was completed, becoming the second tallest structure ever built at the time. Interestingly, the massive structure would later collapse on August 8, 1991, marking the end of its brief but notable existence.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from May. 17, 1974

Newspapers from 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.

May 17, 1974 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 17, 1974:

• Andrea Corr

  Irish singer, musician, and actress, best known as a member of the popular folk-rock band The Corrs, which achieved international success in...

• Sendhil Ramamurthy

  American actor of Indian descent, best known for his roles in television series like 'Heroes' and 'Grey's Anatomy'.

• Fabrice Gobert
• Tamara Rojo
• Damiano Tommasi

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 17th

Famous people died on May 17, 1974:

• Donald DeFreeze
• Maurice Lehmann

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on May 17th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 17th is Taurus.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 1974 was Waning crescent.

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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Someone born on May 17, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 27 days old,

or 2660 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18625 days old,

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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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