What happened on Saturday May 25, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 25, 1974:

• UWC Strike in Northern Ireland: A Constitutional Crisis In a pivotal moment for Northern Ireland, the Ulster Workers' Council (UWC) strike escalated from an industrial dispute into a profound political and social conflict. The strike challenged the power-sharing agreement between Protestant and Catholic communities and threatened the region's stability. British Prime Minister Harold Wilson intervened, highlighting the critical importance of maintaining democratic processes and constitutional governance during this tense period.
• Pam Morrison's Tragic Death Pamela Morrison, wife of Jim Morrison, lead vocalist of the iconic rock band The Doors, died from a drug overdose. Her death highlighted the destructive impact of substance abuse in the rock music scene of the 1970s.
• Death of Australian Cricket Player Frank Ward Frank Ward, a notable Australian cricket player who represented his country in 4 Test matches between 1936 and 1938, passed away on this date. Ward was part of the generation of cricketers who contributed to Australia's rich sporting heritage during the pre-World War II era.

Events in 1974

May 25, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 25, 1974

Newspapers from May. 25, 1974

May 25, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 145th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1974 can also be written as 5/25/1974 in the US and as 25/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 1974 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 25, 1974:

• Dash Mihok

  Dash Mihok is an American actor known for his prominent roles in the TV series 'Ray Donovan' and Baz Luhrmann's iconic film 'Romeo +...

• Miguel Tejada

  Miguel Tejada is a prominent Dominican-American baseball player who had a successful Major League Baseball career, playing for multiple...

• Madeleine Thien

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 25th

Famous people died on May 25, 1974:

• Donald Crisp

  British actor with a long career that began in 1911 with silent leads.

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on May 25th

May 25, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 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 25, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 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 25, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 25, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 11:56 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 25, 1974

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Someone born on May 25, 1974 is:

51 years and 12 days old,

or 612 months and 12 days old,

or 2662 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18640 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 1974?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 25, 1974.

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