Tuesday May 22, 1973: on this day

May 22, 1973 was the 142nd day of the year 1973, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 22, 1973 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 22, 1973, who was born and died on May 22, 1973, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1973, which were the most popular songs (ex. Frankenstein by Edgar Winter), movies (e.g. Day for Night, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Praise The Lord) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1973 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1973?


May 22, 1973 was a Tuesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1973 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1973 can also be written as 5/22/1973 in the US and as 22/5/1973 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1973: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1973:

  • Emmy news and documentaries award presentation
  • At xerox parc, bob metcalfe invents the ethernet computer connectivity system, describing in a memo how the technology would work. the name "ethernet" refers to medium-independent transmission of data packets, and is based on a discredited physical theory of an existing "ether" in space allowing transmission of light rays from the sun to the earth.
  • Us president richard nixon confesses his role in watergate cover-up.
  • Lord lambton resigns from the british government over a 'call girl' scandal.

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May 22, 1973: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1973: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1973 is Ox and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Water 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 22nd, 1973 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1973: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1973 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 1973 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 22, 1973 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 11:55 pm and setting at 10:56 am.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1973.

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Who was born on May 22, 1973?


Famous people born on May 22, 1973:

  • Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas

    Danish actor.

  • Pascal Touron

    French rower, who won the gb vs france under 16 match in 1989.

  • Rishaan Abdullah

    Rishaan Abdullah is a prominent politician known for his advocacy for social justice and equality.

  • Leonel Lira

    Chilean author known for his novels and short stories.

  • Donnell Jones

    R&B singer-songwriter known for hits like 'U Know What's Up.

  • Daniel Tiatto

    Australian soccer midfielder (olyroos, olympics - 1996).

  • Aaron Graham

    Corner (arizona cardinals).

  • Julian Tavarez in Santiago

    Dominican republic; pitcher (cleveland indians).

  • Leslie Ratliffe

    Wlaf offensive tackle (rhein fire).

  • Julián Tavárez

    Dominican-american baseball player.

  • Danny Tiatto

    Australian footballer.

  • Madhureeta Anand

    Indian screenwriter and producer of director producers.

  • Steffen Højer

    Danish manager and footballer.

  • Yannick Bru
  • Marcel Gibon
  • Alfonso Albert
  • Stephen Walters

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 22nd

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May 22, 1973: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 10 months old,

or 610 months and 7 days old,

or 2653 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18574 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 1973.

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 22, 1973?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1973?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 22, 1973.

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May 22, 1973: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1973:

  • Harry Baird
  • Sineo Gemignani
  • Olindo Bitetti
  • Giuseppe Olivieri
  • Massimo Rocca
  • Silvio Scionti
  • Şehzade Osman Füad

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 1973: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1973:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1973:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1973:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1973: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 1973 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1973 was Frankenstein by Edgar Winter, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 22, 1973: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Frankenstein
  2. - My Love
  3. - Daniel
  4. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree
  5. - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

May 22, 1973: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1973 was See My Baby Jive by Wizzard, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 22, 1973: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1973 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - See My Baby Jive
  2. - Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree
  3. - Hell Raiser
  4. - Hello Hello I'm Back Again
  5. - And I Love You So

May 22, 1973: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1973 was I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 22, 1973: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 1973 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
  2. - Leaving Me
  3. - One Of A Kind (Love Affair)
  4. - I Can Understand It
  5. - Without You In My Life

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May 22, 1973: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 1973 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Day for Night

Day for Night

Release year: 1973

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Léaud, François Truffaut, Valentina Cortese

Country: United States of America

The Holy Mountain

The Holy Mountain

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Alejandro Jodorowsky

Starring: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Horacio Salinas, Zamira Saunders, Juan Ferrara

Country: United States of America

Jeremy

Jeremy

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Arthur Barron

Starring: Robby Benson, Glynnis O'Connor, Len Bari, Leonardo Cimino

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Corrado Farina

Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti

Country: Italy

A Doll's House

A Doll's House

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Joseph Losey

May 22, 1973: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 1973 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Cyrus Tarlue

Cheri

Cheri

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier!

Release year: 1973

May 22, 1973: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1973 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Law And Order by Dorothy Uhnak

Law And Order

By:

A tough Irish cop. A prostitute. Massive cover-ups that reach the highest levels law enforcement. . .

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Dr. Robert Atkins

Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution

By:

America's trusted doctor now shows how to live longer, feel better. Robert C. Atkins, a world-renowned medical expert, has taught millions how to lose weight while keeping it off

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three by John Godey

The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three

By:

1973 novel about the NYC subway hijacking. 1974 Dell paperback edition.

An Untold Story by Elliot Roosevelt and James Brough

An Untold Story

By:

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Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann

Once Is Not Enough

By:

Entertainment was once a world that didn't sleep. Models, magazine editors, and pop stars all visited "vitamin doctors", to get shots that would enable them to stay awake all night, then work the next day in offices with Calderesque mobiles …

May 22, 1973: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 1973 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TREK73

TREK73

Platform: HP Time-Shared BASIC

Genre: Space combat simulation

Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

Genre: Business

Gotcha

Gotcha

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Lunar Lander

Lunar Lander

Platform: DEC GT40 graphics terminal, PDP-11 based

Genre: Retro/Simulation

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1973?

On May 22, 1973 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1973?

On May 22, 1973 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1973?

On May 22, 1973 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Find out more about May 22nd

history

What happened in 1973?

1973 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Egyptian tanks move further into Israel
  • Judy Rankin wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic
  • Raisin opens at 46th St. Theater NYC for 847 performances

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What was the calendar for May 1973?

May 1973 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 1973 calendar looked like.

Tuesday May 22, 1973