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May 27, 1974 was the 147th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 27, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 27, 1974, who was born and died on May 27, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Streak by Ray Stevens), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series (e.g. My Old Man) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 27th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 27, 1974?
- May 27, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 27, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 27, 1974?
- May 27, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 27, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- May 27, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 27, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- May 27, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 27, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 27, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 27, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 27, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on May 27, 1974?
What day of the week was May 27, 1974?
May 27, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 27th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 27, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 27, 1974 was First Quarter.
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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Who was born on May 27, 1974?
Famous people born on May 27, 1974:
- Marrell Wiley
Former NFL player known for his exceptional skills on the field.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene
American politician serving as the U.S.
- Denise van Outen
Denise van outen is an english actress and tv host known for her roles in the west end and for presenting tv shows such as the big...
- Medea Marinescu
Medea marinescu is a romanian actress known for her work in film, television, and theater.
- Skye Edwards
British singer-songwriter (morcheeba).
- Taylor Greene
Controversial U.S.
- Derek Webb
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (caedmon’s call).
- Danny Wuerffel
Nfl quarterback (new orleans saints).
- Vanessa Blue
American porn director and actress.
- Ben Schott
Writer.
- Jason Narvy
American actor.
- Paolo Briguglia
- Dedric Willoughby
- Raúl Perojo
- Matteo Bordone
- Kyle Milling
Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:
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Henry KissingerGerman-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.
![Christopher Lee]()
Christopher LeeAmerican actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.
![Chris Colfer]()
Chris ColferChris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.
![Alain Souchon]()
Alain SouchonFrench pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.
![Joseph Fiennes]()
Joseph FiennesBritish actor.
![Paul Bettany]()
Paul BettanyPaul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...
![Vincent Price]()
Vincent PriceAmerican actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.
![Lily-Rose Depp]()
Lily-Rose DeppFrench-american actress and model.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Rachel Carson]()
Rachel CarsonAmerican marine biologist employed in the u.s.
May 27, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 10 months old,
or 598 months and 28 days old,
or 2604 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18230 days old,
if you were born on May 27, 1974.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1974?
There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.
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.
May 27, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on May 27th?
Famous deaths on May 27th:
![Jeff Conaway]()
Jeff ConawayAmerican actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".
![Jeffrey Hunter]()
Jeffrey HunterActor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.
![Paul Gleason]()
Paul GleasonAmerican actor (b. 1939).
![Bill Pertwee]()
Bill PertweeEnglish actor (b. 1926).
![Mary Philbin]()
Mary PhilbinAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Ruth McDevitt]()
Ruth McDevittActress (jo all in the family), died at 80.
- Maurice Richards
Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.
- Calvyn MacLeod
Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.
- Jozeph Roth
Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.
- Amun Nehru
Indian independence activist and political leader.
May 27, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 27, 1974:
- Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
- Eutropius
- Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
- Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
- Hildebert
- Pope John I
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
- Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
- Children's Day in Nigeria
Saints celebrated on May 27, 1974:
- Saint Julius the Veteran
May 27, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 27, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
May 27, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 27, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Stevens - The Streak
- Paul McCartney - Band On The Run
- Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
- The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
- 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.
May 27, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 27, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
- Abba - Waterloo
- Bay City Rollers - Shang-A-Lang
- Peters & Lee - Don't Stay Away Too Long
- 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 R&B music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 27, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 27, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
- Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging
- The O'Jays - For The Love Of Money
- Aretha Franklin - I'm In Love
- Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing
May 27, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 27, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Appassionata
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Gianluigi Calderone
Starring: Ornella Muti, Ninetto Davoli, Eleonora Giorgi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Valentina Cortese, Carla Mancini, Renata Zamengo, Luigi Antonio Guerra, Jeanine Martinovic, Isabella Bruno
Country: Italy
The Godfather Part II
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Bootleggers
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Charles B. Pierce
Starring: Paul Koslo, Dennis Fimple, Slim Pickens, Jaclyn Smith
Daisy Miller
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Cybill Shepherd, Barry Brown, Cloris Leachman, Mildred Natwick
Welcome to Arrow Beach
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Laurence Harvey
Starring: Laurence Harvey, Joanna Pettet, Stuart Whitman, John Ireland
May 27, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 27, 1974 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
My Old Man
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Erman
The Zoo Gang
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Watson
Landline
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Gillian Robespierre
French Open Tennis
Release year: 1974
May 27, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 27, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Times To Remember
By: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.
Watership Down
By: Richard Adams
Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.
The Partners
By: Louis Auchincloss
Louis Auchincloss is here to share his extraordinary powers as an observer in contemporary America. The Partners is a portrait of men and women from what the Partners represents.
The Snare Of The Hunter
By: Helen MacInnes
A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt
May 27, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 27, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on May 27, 1974?
On May 27, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1974?
On May 27, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 27, 1974?
On May 27, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 27th?
May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
- 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.
What happened in 1974?
1974 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
- Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim peaks at #1
- 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy
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What was the calendar for May 1974?
May 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
