What happened on Thursday May 23, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1974:

• Mario Sossi Released by Red Brigades Italian magistrate Mario Sossi was freed by the Red Brigades, a far-left terrorist organization active in Italy during the 'Years of Lead'. This event highlighted the intense political tensions and kidnapping tactics used by radical groups during this period.
• British Nuclear Test in Nevada Great Britain conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era. This test was part of ongoing nuclear research and strategic military capabilities.
• Richard Jones Birth - Stereophonics Drummer Richard Jones, Welsh musician and drummer for the rock band Stereophonics, was born on this date. He would later become a key member of the successful Welsh alternative rock group known for hits like 'Dakota' and 'Maybe Tomorrow'.

Events in 1974

May 23, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 23, 1974

Newspapers from May. 23, 1974

May 23, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1974 can also be written as 5/23/1974 in the US and as 23/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1974 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1974:

• Jewel (singer)

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• Apollo Robbins

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• Ken Jennings

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• Lino (rapper)
• Yann Guichard
• Jewel
• Mónica Naranjo
• Manuela Schwesig

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 23rd

May 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 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 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 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 23, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 06:59 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 23, 1974

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Someone born on May 23, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 21 days old,

or 2659 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18619 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1974?

There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 23, 1974.

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