Tuesday October 01, 1974: on this day

October 01, 1974 was the 274th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 01, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 01, 1974, who was born and died on October 01, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 01, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, directed by Tobe Hooper), TV series (e.g. Kolchak: The Night Stalker) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 1st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 01, 1974?


October 01, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 274th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1974 can also be written as 10/1/1974 in the US and as 1/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

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October 01, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 1974:

October 01, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 01, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 01, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on October 1st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 01, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 01, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 01, 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 October 01, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:26 pm and setting at 08:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 01, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1974.

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Who was born on October 01, 1974?


Famous people born on October 01, 1974:

  • Marzia Prince

    American fitness entrepreneur and author.

  • Sherri Saum

    American actress.

  • Naomi Alderman

    British author known for her novel 'The Power'.

  • Keith Duffy

    Irish singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor.

  • Nick Graham

    Australian rugby player.

  • Mats Lindgren

    Nhl forward (team sweden olympics - 1998, edmonton).

  • Daniele Bossari

    Italian radio host and television presenter.

  • Daniel Wu

    Actor.

  • Christian Borle

    American dancer and actor.

  • Domenico Pittis
  • Zhu Qi
  • Hasan Özer
  • Valentin Novikov
  • Anderson Barbosa
  • Freddie Mwila Junior
  • Nach
  • Aleksandr Averbuch

Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:

  • Jimmy Carter
    Jimmy Carter

    American politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.

  • Brie Larson
    Brie Larson

    Brie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.

  • Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis

    Zach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...

  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews

    British-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.

  • Jeane Manson
    Jeane Manson

    American singer, model, and actress living in france.

  • Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret

    French actor, both on tv and in film.

  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario

    Matthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.

  • Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens

    Stella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.

  • Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid

    Randy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.

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October 01, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 18 days old,

or 2581 weeks

or 18067 days old,

if you were born on October 01, 1974.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 01, 1974?

There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 01, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 01, 1974.

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October 01, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 01, 1974:

  • Spyridon Marinatos

    Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.

  • André Birabeau
  • Ralph Bishop

What famous deaths happened on October 1st?

Famous deaths on October 1st:

  • Richard Avedon

    American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.

  • Idonia Glaser

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Loui Leakey

    Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.

  • Gamble Rogers

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.

  • Fount Leakey

    Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.

  • Macdonald Critchley

    Renowned neurologist known for his work on brain disorders.

  • Pavle Vuisić

    Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.

  • Reathel Bean

    Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.

  • Hendry Fok

    Hong Kong businessman and politician.

  • Tim Wakefield

    Tim wakefield is a former professional baseball pitcher known for his long career with the boston red sox and his signature knuckleball...

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October 01, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 01, 1974:

  • Singapore - Children's Day
  • Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • World Vegetarian Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
  • San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
  • Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
  • People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
  • RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
  • Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances on October 01, 1974:

  • International Day of Older Persons
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October 01, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 01, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 30th and October 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1974 was I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 01, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Honestly Love You
  2. - Nothing From Nothing
  3. - Then Came You
  4. - Beach Baby
  5. - You Haven't Done Nothin'

October 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 01, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kung Fu Fighting
  2. - Love Me For A Reason
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Hang On In There Baby
  5. - I'm Leaving It All Up To You

October 01, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1974 was You Haven't Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 01, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Haven't Done Nothin'
  2. - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
  3. - Skin Tight
  4. - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
  5. - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe

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October 01, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 01, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Starring: Marilyn Burns, Edwin Neal, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain

Country: United States of America

The Odessa File

The Odessa File

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, Maria Schell, Mary Tamm

Country: United States of America

Airport 1975

Airport 1975

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jack Smight

Starring: Charlton Heston, Karen Black, George Kennedy, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Country: United States of America

Appassionata

Appassionata

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gianluigi Calderone

Starring: Ornella Muti, Ninetto Davoli, Eleonora Giorgi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Valentina Cortese, Carla Mancini, Renata Zamengo, Luigi Antonio Guerra, Jeanine Martinovic, Isabella Bruno

Country: Italy

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

October 01, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 01, 1974 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brad Silberling

Pobol y Cwm

Pobol y Cwm

Release year: 1974

Starring: Gwenfair Vaughan, Rhys Parry Jones, Beth Robert, Dewi Williams

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Flash Nick from Jindavick

Flash Nick from Jindavick

Release year: 1974

October 01, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 01, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Woman He Loved by Ralph G. Martin

The Woman He Loved

By:

Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

By:

The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

The War Between The Tates by Alison Lurie

The War Between The Tates

By:

If a husband is unable to control his wife, and she becomes a wreck, civil war can break out in their family Erica Tate would not mind getting up every morning if it meant that her husband was a criminal.

The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

By:

"Knocking off an armoured truck or a bank is just crude. A whole republic can be taken down with a single stroke. Sir James Manson is a shadowy titan in London's financial sector who is plotting a coup d’etat within …

The House Of A Thousand Lanterns by Victoria Holt

The House Of A Thousand Lanterns

By:

Jane Lindsay's fascination with Chinese art and marriage to an older man led her to Hong Kong and the treasure-laden House of a Thousand Lanterns.

October 01, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 01, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on October 01, 1974?

On October 01, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 1974?

On October 01, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 01, 1974?

On October 01, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 1st?

October 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of October. 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 October 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
  • 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),

Find out more about October 1st

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What happened in 1974?

1974 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
  • Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim peaks at #1
  • 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy

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What was the calendar for October 1974?

October 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Tuesday October 1, 1974