What happened on Tuesday May 21, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1974:

• Political Prisoner Release in Mozambique Following the political changes in Portugal, colonial administrators in Mozambique released 554 political prisoners from Machava Prison. This significant action, supervised by Colonel Antonio Maria Rebelo, marked an important moment in the decolonization process and human rights progression in Mozambique.
• Major Cheating Scandal at US Naval Academy A significant academic integrity breach occurred at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Between 60 to 100 midshipmen were implicated in a widespread cheating scandal, representing one of the largest such incidents in the academy's history. This event raised serious questions about ethics and discipline within the prestigious military educational institution.
• Birth of Havoc, Mobb Deep Rapper Havoc, a prominent American rapper and music producer, best known as a member of the influential hip-hop duo Mobb Deep, was born on this date. Havoc, alongside Prodigy, helped define the East Coast hip-hop sound in the 1990s with their gritty, hardcore rap style.
• Congressional Reception Honoring Former Members The Speaker of the House hosted a formal reception celebrating former Members of Congress. The event recognized floor leaders from both political parties, emphasizing bipartisan respect and the continued importance of legislative service beyond active terms.

Events in 1974

May 21, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 21, 1974

Newspapers from 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 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1974:

• Fairuza Balk

  Fairuza Balk is an American actress known for her distinctive roles in cult films like 'The Craft' and indie movies such as 'Gas Food...

• Havoc

  Havoc is an American rapper and record producer, member of the influential hip-hop group Mobb Deep, known for his significant contributions...

• Havoc (Mobb Deep)
• Eduardo Verástegui

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1974:

• Henry des Abbayes

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on May 21st

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.

1. Ray Stevens - The Streak
2. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
3. Marvin Hamlisch - The Entertainer
4. Three Dog Night - The Show Must Go On
5. 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.

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 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 music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. Aretha Franklin - I'm In Love
2. William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
3. The O'Jays - For The Love Of Money
4. Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing
5. Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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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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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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Someone born on May 21, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 23 days old,

or 2660 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18621 days old,

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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.

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