What happened on Monday May 27, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1974:

• Valéry Giscard d'Estaing Presidential Inauguration Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was inaugurated as President of France at the Élysée Palace. His inaugural address, lasting just four minutes, was notably one of the shortest in French presidential history, symbolizing a concise and direct approach to leadership.
• Jacques Chirac Becomes Prime Minister of France Jacques Chirac was appointed as the Prime Minister of France, marking a significant moment in French political leadership during the mid-1970s.
• Ken Brett Near No-Hitter Against San Diego Padres Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ken Brett came close to achieving a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres, maintaining a no-hit performance until the 9th inning.

Events in 1974

May 27, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 27, 1974

Newspapers from May. 27, 1974

May 27, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 147th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1974 can also be written as 5/27/1974 in the US and as 27/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1974 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1974:

• Denise van Outen

  Denise van Outen is a prominent English television presenter, actress, and media personality known for her vibrant roles in West End theatre...

• Marjorie Taylor Greene

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 27th

May 27, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Ray Stevens - The Streak
2. Paul McCartney - Band On The Run
3. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
4. The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
5. Marvin Hamlisch - The Entertainer

May 27, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

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 27, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1974 was Be Thankful For What You Got by William DeVaughn, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
2. Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging
3. The O'Jays - For The Love Of Money
4. Aretha Franklin - I'm In Love
5. Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th 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 27, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 27, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:45 am and setting at 01:03 am.

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 27, 1974

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Someone born on May 27, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 17 days old,

or 2659 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18615 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1974?

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 27, 1974.

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