What happened on Friday May 23, 1975?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1975:

• Death of Jackie "Moms" Mabley Legendary African American comedian and actor Jackie "Moms" Mabley passed away at the age of 81 in White Plains, New York. Known for her groundbreaking comedy and influential performances, Mabley was a pioneering figure in African American entertainment during the mid-20th century.
• US Billboard Number 1 Hit: 'Shining Star' Earth, Wind & Fire's hit song 'Shining Star' topped the Billboard charts in the United States on May 23, 1975. The track, known for its funk and soul elements, was part of the band's critically acclaimed album that year.
• UK Number 1 Hit: 'Stand By Your Man' Country music legend Tammy Wynette's iconic song 'Stand By Your Man' was the number one song in the United Kingdom on May 23, 1975. The track, released in 1968, became one of her most famous and controversial recordings.
• Vincent Goossens - Soccer Player Profile Vincent Goossens was a soccer player associated with Dordrecht 1990, a Dutch football club. Details about his specific role, achievements, and career trajectory are limited in the provided information.

Events in 1975

May 23, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 23, 1975

Newspapers from May. 23, 1975

May 23, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1975 can also be written as 5/23/1975 in the US and as 23/5/1975 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1975 in May 1975 calendar

Famous people died on May 23, 1975:

• Moms Mabley

  American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

• Giuditta Brozzetti
• Paul Legentilhomme

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on May 23rd

May 23, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1975 was Shining Star by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Shining Star
2. Freddy Fender - Before The Next Teardrop Falls
3. Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Blue
4. Carpenters - Only Yesterday
5. John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy

May 23, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1975 was Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man
2. Mud - Oh Boy
3. Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You
4. Susan Cadogan - Hurt So Good
5. Tammy Jones - Let Me Try Again

May 23, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1975 was Baby That's Backatcha by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Baby That's Backatcha
2. Kool & The Gang - Spirit Of The Boogie
3. Major Harris - Love Won't Let Me Wait
4. Joe Simon - Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor)
5. Gwen McCrae - Rockin' Chair

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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 1975 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1975 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, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:47 pm and setting at 04:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1975 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1975

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Someone born on May 23, 1975 is:

49 years 11 months old,

or 599 months and 21 days old,

or 2607 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18254 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1975?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 23, 1975.

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