What happened on Saturday May 24, 1975?

Here's what happened on May 24, 1975:

• Last Known Naturally Occurring Smallpox Case The final naturally occurring case of the smallpox virus variola major was identified in a woman named Saiban Bibi, who was found ill at a hospital in Bangladesh, marking a critical moment in global public health history.
• Soviet Space Mission to Salyut 4 Soyuz 18B successfully launched, carrying two cosmonauts to the Salyut 4 space station, continuing the Soviet Union's pioneering space exploration efforts during the mid-1970s.

Events in 1975

May 24, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 24, 1975

Newspapers from May. 24, 1975

May 24, 1975 was a Saturday and it was the 144th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1975 can also be written as 5/24/1975 in the US and as 24/5/1975 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 1975 in May 1975 calendar

Famous people born on May 24, 1975:

• Alex Lacamoire
• Will Sasso

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on May 24th

Famous people died on May 24, 1975:

• Marcel Vacherot

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on May 24th

May 24, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 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 24, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 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 24, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 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 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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 24, 1975 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:53 pm and setting at 05:44 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 24, 1975

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Someone born on May 24, 1975 is:

49 years 11 months old,

or 599 months and 20 days old,

or 2607 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18253 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 24, 1975?

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, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 24, 1975.

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