What happened on Thursday May 29, 1975?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1975:

• Final Shelling of Saigon During Vietnam War North Vietnamese troops launched a strategic artillery attack on Saigon's Tan Son Nhut Air Base, a critical moment signaling the imminent fall of Saigon. This attack prompted U.S. Ambassador Graham Martin to initiate the final evacuation of American personnel, marking a pivotal turning point in the Vietnam War.
• Birth of Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) Melanie Janine Brown, popularly known as 'Scary Spice', was born in Leeds, England. She would later become a prominent member of the globally successful pop group Spice Girls, known for her bold personality and distinctive style.

Events in 1975

May 29, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 29, 1975

Newspapers from May. 29, 1975

May 29, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 149th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1975 can also be written as 5/29/1975 in the US and as 29/5/1975 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 1975 in May 1975 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1975:

• Melanie Brown

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• Ottoman Empire

  The Ottoman Empire was a powerful Turkish state that dominated much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa from the 14th to...

• Mel B

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• Daniel Tosh

  Daniel Tosh is an American comedian known for his provocative and sarcastic comedy style, particularly through his popular Comedy Central...

• Sarah Millican

  Sarah Millican is a popular English comedian known for her observational and self-deprecating comedy style.

• Ingrid Fèvre
• Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1975:

• Giuseppe Altana

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on May 29th

May 29, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1975 was Before The Next Teardrop Falls by Freddy Fender, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Freddy Fender - Before The Next Teardrop Falls
2. John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy
3. Ace - How Long
4. Carpenters - Only Yesterday
5. America - Sister Golden Hair

May 29, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1975 was Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

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 29, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 1975 was Spirit Of The Boogie by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Kool & The Gang - Spirit Of The Boogie
2. Major Harris - Love Won't Let Me Wait
3. Smokey Robinson - Baby That's Backatcha
4. Gwen McCrae - Rockin' Chair
5. The O'Jays - Give The People What They Want

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th 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 29, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 29, 1975 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 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 29, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 11:15 pm and setting at 10:36 am.

The previous full moon was on May 25, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on May 29, 1975

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Someone born on May 29, 1975 is:

49 years 11 months old,

or 599 months and 15 days old,

or 2606 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18248 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1975?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 29, 1975.

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