What happened on Friday May 24, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 24, 1974:

• Death of Duke Ellington Legendary jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist Duke Ellington passed away from cancer at the age of 75, marking the end of an era in American music history. Ellington was a pivotal figure in the development of jazz and big band music, known for his innovative compositions and influential role in the Harlem Renaissance.
• Political Prisoner Release in Mozambique Following the political changes in Portugal, colonial administrators in Mozambique released 554 political prisoners from Machava Prison, signaling a significant shift in colonial policy and human rights approach.
• Youngest Mount Everest Climber Temba Tsheri, a 16-year-old Sherpa mountaineer, made history by becoming the youngest person to successfully summit Mount Everest, demonstrating extraordinary courage and physical endurance.
• Coronation of Sultan of Sulu Mohammed Mahakuttah Abdullah Kiram was officially coronated as the Sultan of Sulu in the Philippines, with explicit approval from the government, symbolizing a continuation of traditional leadership structures.

Events in 1974

May 24, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 24, 1974

Newspapers from May. 24, 1974

May 24, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 144th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1974 can also be written as 5/24/1974 in the US and as 24/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 1974 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 24, 1974:

• Ken Jennings

  Ken Jennings is an American game show contestant and author, famous for his record-breaking 74-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, which made...

• Jewe Jewel

  Jewel is a renowned singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1990s with her folk-pop music, known for hit songs like 'You Were Meant for...

• Florence Baverel-Robert

  French biathlete who won a gold medal in the women's 7.5km sprint at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, representing her country with...

• Thorbjørn Harr
• Maria Vento-Kabchi

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 24th

Famous people died on May 24, 1974:

• Duke Ellington

  Renowned jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader who also had business ventures in music publishing.

• Clyde Cowan
• Arthur Chickering
• Paolo Greco
• Pard Pearce

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on May 24th

May 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 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 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 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 24, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 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 24th 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 24, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 24, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:08 am and setting at 11:14 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 24, 1974

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Someone born on May 24, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 20 days old,

or 2659 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18618 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1974?

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 24, 1974.

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