Wednesday October 02, 1974: on this day

October 02, 1974 was the 275th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 02, 1974, who was born and died on October 02, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 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 2nd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 1974?


October 02, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 275th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1974 can also be written as 10/2/1974 in the US and as 2/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd 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 02, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on October 02, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:57 pm and setting at 09:09 am.

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

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Who was born on October 02, 1974?


Famous people born on October 02, 1974:

  • Anthony Johnson

    Nba guard (sacramento kings).

  • Michelle Krusiec

    Taiwanese-american actress, producer.

  • Brian Knight

    American baseball umpire and player.

  • Mark Porter

    New zealand race car driver (b. 1974).

  • Paul Teutul Jr.

    American motorcycle designer, co-founded orange county choppers.

  • Bjarke Ingels

    Danish architect designed 8 houses and mountain dwellings.

  • Sam Roberts

    Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Matthew Nicholson

    Australian cricketer.

  • Simon Gregson

    British actor.

  • Sherri Saum

    Actress.

  • Kevin Van De Wege

    American politician and firefighter.

  • Adel Ferdosipour

    Iranian journalist and sportscaster.

  • Pierre Mathieu
  • René Sommerfeldt
  • Gaetano Partipilo
  • Robert Edwards

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

  • Lorraine Bracco
    Lorraine Bracco

    Lorraine bracco is an american actress and producer best known for her roles in the sopranos and goodfellas.

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


You are 49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 17 days old,

or 2580 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18066 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 02, 1974?

There are 197 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 02, 1974:

  • Vasily Shukshin

    Russian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1929).

  • Ina Seidel

    Writer dies at 89.

  • Vasilij Makarovič Šukšin
  • Angelo Mazzola
  • Antonio Guarasci
  • Nurul Amin
  • Olle Zetherlund

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd

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


Holidays on October 02, 1974:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 1974:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1974 was I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 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 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 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 02, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 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 02, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 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 02, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 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 02, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

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

The Wall Street Gang by Richard Ney

The Wall Street Gang

By:

THE WALL STREET GANG, IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT IF YOU SCRAP TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO THE MARKET AND ATTACK THE FINANCIAL CONSPIRACY WITH ITS OWN WEAPONS, YOU CAN BEAT STOCK

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 Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

The Memory Book

By:

You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.

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.

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

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

The most popular videogames on October 02, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

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 02, 1974?

On October 02, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 02, 1974?

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

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

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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.

Discover how October 1974 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 2, 1974