What happened on Wednesday May 22, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1974:

• US Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons research and development program. These tests were part of ongoing efforts to maintain and advance nuclear capabilities during a tense period of international relations.
• Ruffian's Racing Career Begins Legendary racehorse Ruffian began her remarkable but tragically short racing career on May 22, 1974. A phenomenal filly known for her extraordinary speed, she would go on to win multiple races before her untimely death just 14 months later, leaving an indelible mark on horse racing history.
• Veendam Soccer Team Established The professional soccer team Veendam was officially formed on May 22, 1974, in the Netherlands. This marked the beginning of the club's journey in Dutch football, representing their local community and contributing to the region's sporting landscape.

Events in 1974

May 22, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 22, 1974

Newspapers from 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 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1974:

• Sean Gunn

  American actor and screenwriter known for his roles in Guardians of the Galaxy and as Kirk in Gilmore Girls.

• Fairuza Balk

  American actress known for her roles in films like The Craft, American History X, and Almost Famous.

• Arseniy Yatsenyuk

  Ukrainian politician who served as Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2014 to 2016, playing a key role during the Euromaidan Revolution.

• AJ Langer

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 22nd

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 22nd 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 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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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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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1974

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Someone born on May 22, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 22 days old,

or 2660 weeks

or 18620 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1974?

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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.

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