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May 21, 1974 was the 141st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 21, 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 21, 1974, who was born and died on May 21, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Streak by Ray Stevens), movies (e.g. Bootleggers, directed by Charles B. Pierce), 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 21st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1974?
- May 21, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1974?
- May 21, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 21, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1974?
What day of the week was May 21, 1974?
May 21, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1974 can also be written as 5/21/1974 in the US and as 21/5/1974 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1974 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:07 am and setting at 09:26 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 21, 1974?
Famous people born on May 21, 1974:
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
- Havoc
Renowned investigative journalist known for uncovering political scandals.
- Havoc Pennington
Co-founder of a successful tech startup.
- Brad Arthur
Australian rugby league coach.
- Havoc (Mobb Deep)
- Claudia Müller
- Anderson Rodrigues
- Vittorio Mero
- Joseph Cabibbo
- Maria Fernanda Cândido
- Pietro Delle Piane
- Martin Doktor
- Masaru Hashiguchi
- Riccardo Brun
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Bronson Pinchot]()
Bronson PinchotBronson pinchot is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series perfect strangers and the film beverly hills cop.
![Hutch Dano]()
Hutch DanoHutch Dano is an actor known for his role in the Disney Channel series Zeke and Luther.
May 21, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 10 months old,
or 598 months and 30 days old,
or 2604 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18232 days old,
if you were born on May 21, 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 21, 1974?
There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 21, 1974.
May 21, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1974:
- Henry des Abbayes
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1974:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1974:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1974:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Stevens - The Streak
- Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
- Marvin Hamlisch - The Entertainer
- Three Dog Night - The Show Must Go On
- Paul McCartney - Band On The Run
May 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
- Abba - Waterloo
- Bay City Rollers - Shang-A-Lang
- Peters & Lee - Don't Stay Away Too Long
- Wombles - Remember You're A Womble
May 21, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1974 was I'm In Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 21, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - I'm In Love
- William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
- The O'Jays - For The Love Of Money
- Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing
- Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging
May 21, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Bootleggers
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Charles B. Pierce
Starring: Paul Koslo, Dennis Fimple, Slim Pickens, Jaclyn Smith
Daisy Miller
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Cybill Shepherd, Barry Brown, Cloris Leachman, Mildred Natwick
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Welcome to Arrow Beach
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Laurence Harvey
Starring: Laurence Harvey, Joanna Pettet, Stuart Whitman, John Ireland
May 21, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Erman
The Zoo Gang
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Watson
Landline
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Gillian Robespierre
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Adam Shankman
May 21, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Burr
By: Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.
Plain Speaking
By: Merle Miller
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.
The Partners
By: Louis Auchincloss
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.
Type A Behavior And Your Heart
By: Meyer Friedman and Ray H. Rosenman
Are you prone to pronounced accentuation of key words in your everyday speech? . . Do you want to finish your sentences quickly?
May 21, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 21, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on May 21, 1974?
On May 21, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1974?
On May 21, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1974?
On May 21, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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.
