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Wednesday May 22, 1974: on this day
May 22, 1974 was the 142nd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 22, 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 22, 1974, who was born and died on May 22, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 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 22nd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 22, 1974?
- May 22, 1974: What happened on that day?
- May 22, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 22, 1974?
- May 22, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 22, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 22, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 22, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 22, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 22, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 22, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on May 22, 1974?
What day of the week was May 22, 1974?
May 22, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 22, 1974 can also be written as 5/22/1974 in the US and as 22/5/1974 in UK and Europe.
May 22, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1974:
- Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
- Soccer team veendam forms.
- Ruffian begins her racing career as a filly and dies 14 months later.
May 22, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 22, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1974 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 05:59 am and setting at 10:24 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 22, 1974?
Famous people born on May 22, 1974:
- Sean Gunn
American screenwriter and actor.
- Canek Sánchez Guevara
Cuban author and dissident (b. 1974).
- Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Ukrainian politician.
- Henrietta Ónodi
Hungarian olympic gymnast.
- Garba Lawal
Nigerian footballer.
- Fairuza Balk
Actress.
- A J Langer
American actress.
- John Bale
American baseball player.
- Graham Fenton
Manager and english footballer.
- Greg Jones
Linebacker (washington redskins).
- Monika Chiang
American fashion designer.
- Giovanni Falzone
- Peter Kušnirák
- Arsenij Jacenjuk
- Ismaël Ba
- Daniel Nannskog
Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:
![Naomi Campbell]()
Naomi CampbellEnglish actress, singer, model and author.
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Aznavour]()
Charles AznavourFrench music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.
![Johnny Gill]()
Johnny GillJohnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.
![George Best]()
George BestFootballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Susan Strasberg]()
Susan StrasbergAmerican actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
![Richard Benjamin]()
Richard BenjaminAmerican actor, on-screen since 1969.
![Alison Eastwood]()
Alison EastwoodClint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").
![Paul Winfield]()
Paul WinfieldAmerican actor (d. 2004).
May 22, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 11 months old,
or 599 months and 4 days old,
or 2605 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18237 days old,
if you were born on May 22, 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 22, 1974?
There are 26 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, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 22, 1974.
May 22, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 1974:
- Irmgard Flügge-Lotz
German-american mathematician and aerospace engineer (b. 1903).
What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?
Famous deaths on May 22nd:
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Margaret Rutherford]()
Margaret RutherfordEnglish actress (born in 1892).
![Rocky Graziano]()
Rocky GrazianoAmerican actor and boxer (d. 1990).
![Joan Davis]()
Joan DavisActress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.
- Victor Hugo
French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.
- Joseth Roth
Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.
- 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.
- Harvin Langston
Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
May 22, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 22, 1974:
- 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, 1974:
- International Day for Biological Diversity
Saints celebrated on May 22, 1974:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
May 22, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 22, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 22, 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 22, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 22, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 22, 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 22, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 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 22, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 22, 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 22, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 22, 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 22, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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 22, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 22, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Snare Of The Hunter
By: Helen MacInnes
A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt
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.
May 22, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 22, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Spasim
Who was the US President on May 22, 1974?
On May 22, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1974?
On May 22, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 1974?
On May 22, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
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.
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.
