What happened on Monday May 27, 1974?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1974:

• Valéry Giscard d'Estaing inaugurated as President of France On May 27, 1974, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was inaugurated as the third President of the Fifth Republic of France, succeeding Georges Pompidou. At 48, he became the youngest president in French history. Giscard d'Estaing's inauguration was marked by his decision to wear a simple suit instead of the traditional coattails and to walk along the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, symbolizing a modern approach to the presidency. source: elysee.fr
• Ken Brett pitches near no-hitter against San Diego Padres On May 27, 1974, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ken Brett pitched a near no-hitter against the San Diego Padres. He held the Padres hitless until the 9th inning, ultimately allowing two hits in a 6-0 shutout victory. In the second game of the doubleheader, Brett contributed offensively with a two-run pinch-triple, leading the Pirates to an 8-7 win. source: thisdayinbaseball.com

Events in 1974

May 27, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 27, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 147th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1974 can also be written as 5/27/1974 in the US and as 27/5/1974 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1974 in May 1974 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1974:

• Denise van Outen

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• Marjorie Taylor Greene

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on May 27th

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.

1. Ray Stevens - The Streak
2. Paul McCartney - Band On The Run
3. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
4. The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
5. 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.

1. The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
2. Abba - Waterloo
3. Bay City Rollers - Shang-A-Lang
4. Peters & Lee - Don't Stay Away Too Long
5. 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 music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
2. Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging
3. The O'Jays - For The Love Of Money
4. Aretha Franklin - I'm In Love
5. Stevie Wonder - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th 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 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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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

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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Someone born on May 27, 1974 is:

51 years 11 months old,

or 623 months and 27 days old,

or 2712 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18990 days old,

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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.

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