Tuesday April 02, 1974: on this day

April 02, 1974 was the 92nd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 02, 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 April 02, 1974, who was born and died on April 02, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 02, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hooked On A Feeling by Blue Swede), movies (e.g. Foxy Brown, directed by Jack Hill), TV series (e.g. The Zoo Gang) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 2nd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 02, 1974?


April 02, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1974 can also be written as 4/2/1974 in the US and as 2/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

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April 02, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 02, 1974:

  • 46th academy awards - the sting, glenda jackson and jack lemmon win.
  • Arganat committee publishes report concerning yom kippur war.
  • Tony greig takes 8-86 versus west indies port-of-spain (later 5-70 in second inning).

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April 02, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 02, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 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 April 2nd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 02, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 02, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 02:52 pm and setting at 04:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 1974.

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Who was born on April 02, 1974?


Famous people born on April 02, 1974:

  • Tayfun Korkut

    Former player and turkish football manager.

  • Hakan Hellstrom

    Swedish musician.

  • Harold Hunter

    American actor and skateboarder (d. 2006).

  • Chris Robinson (basketball)
  • Alexis Hk
  • Raoul Korner
  • Anita Kravos
  • Gejdar Mamedaliev
  • Craig McGrath
  • Chris Robinson
  • Marc Segar
  • Eleonora Wexler
  • Zhou Ning
  • Remo D'Souza
  • Germana Di Natale
  • Davide Enia
  • Jōji Kawaguchi

Whose famous birthday is on April 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 2nd:

  • Serge Gainsbourg
    Serge Gainsbourg

    French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.

  • Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender

    German-irish actor, born to a german mother and a german dad.

  • Marvin Gaye
    Marvin Gaye

    American singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.

  • Buddy Ebsen
    Buddy Ebsen

    Buddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.

  • Pedro Pascal
    Pedro Pascal

    Pedro pascal is a chilean-american actor known for his roles in game of thrones, narcos, and the mandalorian.

  • Linda Hunt
    Linda Hunt

    American actress who won an oscar as a male dwarf in "the year of living dangerously", her second film role.

  • Roselyn Sanchez
    Roselyn Sanchez

    Puerto rican model, singer and actress.

  • Christopher Meloni
    Christopher Meloni

    American film and television actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Shirley Douglas
    Shirley Douglas

    Canadian actress, activist, and well-known family member, she is also the ex-wife to actor donald sutherland, and the mother of their son...

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April 02, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years and 23 days old,

or 600 months and 23 days old,

or 2612 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18286 days old,

if you were born on April 02, 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 April 02, 1974?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 02, 1974.

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April 02, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 02, 1974:

  • Douglass Dumbrille
    Douglass Dumbrille

    Actor (mr deed goes to town), is killed at 84.

  • Georges Pompidou

    French banker and politician, 19th president of france (b. 1911).

  • Robert Livingston
  • Wilhelm Hansen

What famous deaths happened on April 2nd?

Famous deaths on April 2nd:

  • Edwin Starr
    Edwin Starr

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Milo O'Shea
    Milo O'Shea

    Actor from ireland-america (d. 2013).

  • Estelle Harris
    Estelle Harris

    American actress and comedian (b. 1928).

  • Alma Delia Fuentes
    Alma Delia Fuentes

    Mexican actress (d. 2017).

  • Paula Kelly
    Paula Kelly

    Singer/actress (sweet charity) dies at 72.

  • Jennifer Syme
    Jennifer Syme

    American actress (born 1972).

  • Winnie Mandela

    Winnie Mandela was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who played a significant role in the struggle against...

  • Samuel Morse

    American inventor of the first electric telegraph that worked and morse code.

  • Taos Amrouche

    Algerian writer known for her contributions to Francophone literature.

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April 02, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 02, 1974:

  • JP and Trang in Valleyfair
  • Blessed Arnold of Leuven
  • International Children's Book Day
  • Malvinas Day in Argentina.
  • Sizdah be dar in Iran

Observances on April 02, 1974:

  • World Autism Awareness Day

Saints celebrated on April 02, 1974:

  • Saint Franciscus of Paola (+1507)
  • Saint Genoveva of Brabant (+1760)
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April 02, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 02, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 1st and April 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1974 was Hooked On A Feeling by Blue Swede, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

April 02, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hooked On A Feeling
  2. - Bennie And The Jets
  3. - Sunshine On My Shoulders
  4. - Seasons In The Sun
  5. - The Lord's Prayer

April 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

April 02, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  3. - Remember Me This Way
  4. - Everyday
  5. - Angel Face

April 02, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1974 was Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

April 02, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
  2. - Lookin' For A Love
  3. - Outside Woman
  4. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  5. - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend

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April 02, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 02, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Foxy Brown

Foxy Brown

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jack Hill

Starring: Pam Grier, Antonio Fargas, Peter Brown, Terry Carter

Country: United States of America

Truck Turner

Truck Turner

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan

Starring: Isaac Hayes, Yaphet Kotto, Alan Weeks, Annazette Chase

Caged Heat

Caged Heat

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jonathan Demme

Starring: Juanita Brown, Erica Gavin, Roberta Collins, Ella Reid

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

April 02, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 02, 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:

The Zoo Gang

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

Landline

Landline

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gillian Robespierre

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Release year: 1974

Nakia

Nakia

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

April 02, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 02, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Secret Life Of Plants by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird

The Secret Life Of Plants

By:

Recent scientific discoveries have revealed the world of plants and their relationship to man. "A wealth of hard facts and amazing scientific and practical knowledge." --Newsweek

The Best Of Life by David Scherman

The Best Of Life

By:

1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages

Management by Peter F. Drucker

Management

By:

The definitive book on management by the man who invents it.

Creative Divorce by Mel Krantzler

Creative Divorce

By:

Mel Krantzler, a divorce therapist, approaches the topic of divorce from a unique perspective. She offers hope and optimism to people who are struggling to recognize and renew their marriages.

The Eye Of The Storm by Patrick White

The Eye Of The Storm

By:

White's 1973 classic portrays Elizabeth Hunter, a terrifying matriarch, facing her death. Her impatient children, Sir Basil, a celebrated actor, as well as Princess de Lascabane (an adoptive French aristocrat)--wait.

April 02, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 02, 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

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on April 02, 1974?

On April 02, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 02, 1974?

On April 02, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 02, 1974?

On April 02, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 2nd?

April 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of April. 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 April 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Google begins to delete consumer accounts from google+ because of low user engagement and security vulnerabilities that could expose user data to developers.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: saudi king salman bin abdulaziz al saud speaks with president donald trump by telephone to discuss the events.
  • 2017 - India opens the chenani-nashri tunnel measuring 9.2 kilometers, in jammu and kashmir.

Find out more about April 2nd

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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 April 1974?

April 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 1974 calendar looked like.

Tuesday April 2, 1974