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About May 30th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: The Applications Technology Satellite-6 (ATS-6) was launched on May 30, 1974, by NASA. It was the world's first experimental direct broadcast satellite, designed to test new communication technologies and provide educational programming to remote areas.
- Day of the week: May 30th, 1974 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: The Streak by Ray Stevens
- #1 UK song: Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes
- Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks
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- May 30, 1974: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 30, 1974?
- Who was born on May 30, 1974?
- May 30, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- May 30, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- May 30, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 30, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 30, 1974?
- Back in 1974
May 30, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 30, 1974:
- NASA ATS-6 satellite launch The Applications Technology Satellite-6 (ATS-6) was launched on May 30, 1974, by NASA. It was the world's first experimental direct broadcast satellite, designed to test new communication technologies and provide educational programming to remote areas. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Cee-Lo Green born Cee-Lo Green, born Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his soulful voice and flamboyant persona. He was born on May 30, 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia. source: britannica.com
May 30, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 30, 1974?
May 30, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 150th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 30, 1974 can also be written as 5/30/1974 in the US and as 30/5/1974 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 30, 1974?
Famous people born on May 30, 1974:
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Cee Lo GreenGrammy Award-winning musician and singer-songwriter known for hit songs 'Crazy' and 'Forget You', who rose to fame as part of Gnarls Barkley...
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Vigor BovolentaItalian volleyball champion who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, representing Italy's national volleyball team.
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Aaron McGruderCartoonist and creator of the groundbreaking satirical comic strip and animated series 'The Boondocks'.
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May 30, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
May 30, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 30, 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 30, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
- 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 30, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
- 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 30, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 1974 was Be Thankful For What You Got by William DeVaughn, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
- 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 30, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th is Gemini.
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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 30, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 30, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 30, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 30, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 03:12 pm and setting at 02:31 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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Someone born on May 30, 1974 is:
52 years 2 months old,
or 626 months and 12 days old,
or 2723 weeks and 5 days old,
or 19066 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 30, 1974?
There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 30th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 30, 1974.
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Why 1974 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on May 30, 1974, a 1974 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to May 30, 1974 includes NASA ATS-6 satellite launch, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 30, 1974 included “The Streak” by Ray Stevens, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 30, 1974 included Young Frankenstein, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
May 30, 1974 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Cee Lo Green, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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