What happened on Friday May 30, 1975?

Here's what happened on May 30, 1975:

• European Space Agency Established The European Space Agency (ESA) was officially formed, marking a significant milestone in international space exploration and scientific collaboration. This new organization would bring together multiple European countries to coordinate and advance space research, satellite technology, and interplanetary missions.
• Steve Prefontaine Tragic Death Steve Prefontaine, a legendary middle-distance runner known for his exceptional speed and charismatic personality, died in a single-car accident at the young age of 24. Prefontaine was a pioneering American athlete who revolutionized distance running and became an iconic figure in track and field.
• Millionth Run in Baseball History Bob Watson of the Houston Astros scored the historic 1,000,000th run in Major League Baseball, a remarkable milestone that highlighted the sport's rich statistical tradition and long-standing popularity.
• Wings Release Venus & Mars Album Paul McCartney's band Wings released their album 'Venus and Mars', continuing the former Beatles member's successful post-Beatles musical career and contributing to the rich pop music landscape of the mid-1970s.

Events in 1975

May 30, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 30, 1975

Newspapers from May. 30, 1975

May 30, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 150th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1975 can also be written as 5/30/1975 in the US and as 30/5/1975 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 1975 in May 1975 calendar

Famous people born on May 30, 1975:

• Marissa Mayer

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• CeeLo Green

  CeeLo Green is a Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, known for his work with Gnarls Barkley and...

• Melanie Brown

  Melanie Brown, also known as Mel B, is a famous British singer, actress, and television personality, best known as a member of the iconic...

• Daniel Tosh

  Daniel Tosh is an American comedian, television host, and producer, best known for hosting the Comedy Central show Tosh.

• Andy Farrell

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on May 30th

Famous people died on May 30, 1975:

• Steve Prefontaine

  American runner (b. 1951).

• Michel Simon

  He is a comedian and actor from switzerland.

• Tatsuo Shimabuku
• Edoardo Clerici
• James Mitchell

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on May 30th

May 30, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 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 30, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 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 30, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 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 30th 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 30, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 30, 1975 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 30, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 11:49 pm and setting at 11:35 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 30, 1975

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Someone born on May 30, 1975 is:

49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 24 days old,

or 2603 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18226 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 30, 1975?

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 30, 1975.

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