Sunday May 17, 1970: on this day

May 17, 1970 was the 137th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 17, 1970 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 17, 1970, who was born and died on May 17, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. American Woman by The Guess Who), movies (e.g. Two Mules for Sister Sara, directed by Don Siegel), TV series (e.g. For The Love Of Ada) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1970?


May 17, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 137th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1970 can also be written as 5/17/1970 in the US and as 17/5/1970 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1970:

  • Shirley englehorn wins lpga johnny londoff chevrolet golf tournament.
  • Hank aaron becomes 9th player to get 3,000 hits.
  • Thor heyerdahl sets sail from morocco on the papyrus boat ra ii to sail the atlantic ocean.

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May 17, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 17, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 17, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1970 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 1970 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 17, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:41 pm and setting at 03:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1970.

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Who was born on May 17, 1970?


Famous people born on May 17, 1970:

  • Rocklyn Fairfax

    Former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.

  • Hubbert Davis

    Former NBA player and current head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels.

  • Kirstina Hald

    Danish physicist known for her work in quantum physics.

  • Jordan Knight

    American musician, member of the "new kids on the block," which was a rock band of stars that originated in the boston working class and...

  • Giovanna Trillini

    Italian fencing champion, who won a gold medal with bortolozzi & vezzali in team foils at the atlanta olympics on 7/25/1996.

  • Rebekah Brooks

    Bestselling author of several critically acclaimed novels exploring themes of identity and belonging.

  • Matt Lindland

    American mixed martial artist, wrestler, and politician.

  • Jodie Rogers

    Australian diver.

  • René Vilbre

    Estonian screenwriter and director.

  • Mark Belmore

    American student was murdered by a gang made up of young blacks in boston on martin luther king's day, january 14, 1990.

  • Alan Wetmore

    Fullback for the canadian football league (montreal alouettes).

  • Jim Cummins in Dearborn

    Michigan, usa; nhl right-wing (chicago blackhawks).

  • Renzo Furlan

    In italy; tennis star.

  • John Karelse

    Soccer player (nac).

  • Gabriela Sabatini

    Athlete.

  • Stefania Croce in Bergamo

    Italy; golfer (95 state farm rail classic-11).

  • Jordan Nathaniel Marcel Knight in Worcester

    Massachusetts, usa; rocker.

  • Derrick Deese

    Nfl guard (san francisco 49ers).

  • Jodie Rogers in Melbourne

    Victoria, australia; diver (olympics 1996).

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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May 17, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 10 months old,

or 646 months and 11 days old,

or 2810 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19674 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 1970.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1970?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 17, 1970.

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May 17, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1970:

  • Nigel M Balchin

    English author (my executioner) dies at 61.

  • Heinz Hartmann

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

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May 17, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1970:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1970:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1970:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 17, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1970 was American Woman by The Guess Who, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 17, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - American Woman
  2. - ABC
  3. - Vehicle
  4. - Let It Be
  5. - Cecilia

May 17, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1970 was Back Home by England World Cup Squad, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 17, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Back Home
  2. - Spirit In The Sky
  3. - All Kinds Of Everything
  4. - Question
  5. - House Of The Rising Sun

May 17, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1970 was Love On A Two-Way Street by The Moments, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 17, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love On A Two-Way Street
  2. - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
  3. - You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)
  4. - ABC
  5. - Open Up My Heart/Nadine

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May 17, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Two Mules for Sister Sara

Two Mules for Sister Sara

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Shirley MacLaine, Manolo Fábregas, Alberto Morin

Country: United States of America

Borsalino

Borsalino

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe

Country: Italy

Cotton Comes to Harlem

Cotton Comes to Harlem

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Ossie Davis

Starring: Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Stuart Burge

Starring: Charlton Heston, Jason Robards, John Gielgud, Richard Johnson

Metello

Metello

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini

Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias

Country: Italy

May 17, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

For the Love of Ada

For the Love of Ada

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Ronnie Baxter

Norman

Norman

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jonathan Segal

Tatort

Tatort

Release year: 1970

May 17, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Calico Palace by Gwen Bristow

Calico Palace

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The thrilling story of California's gold rush does not revolve around the prospectors (40-niners) who rushed to San Francisco in 1849. It is about the men, and the women.

Love & Will by Rollo May

Love & Will

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"An exceptional book about sex and civilisation A significant contribution to contemporary morality. Rollo May argues that the heart of man's problem is his inability to grasp the true meaning of love, will, their source, and interrelation.

The French Lieutenant'S Woman by John Fowles

The French Lieutenant'S Woman

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The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles's most loved and bestselling work internationally, is a masterful feat of seductive storytelling. It effectively reinvents the Victorian novel.

The Gang That Couldn'T Shoot Straight by Jimmy Breslin

The Gang That Couldn'T Shoot Straight

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Funny western

Travels With My Aunt by Graham Greene

Travels With My Aunt

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"I met Aunt Augusta the first time at my mother’s funeral ..." Graham Greene described it as "the only book that I have written for fun," Travels with My

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1970?

On May 17, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1970?

On May 17, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1970?

On May 17, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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What happened in 1970?

1970 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The Epoch
  • Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
  • Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms

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What was the calendar for May 1970?

May 1970 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.

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