Thursday October 03, 1974: on this day

October 03, 1974 was the 276th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 03, 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 03, 1974, who was born and died on October 03, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 03, 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 3rd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 03, 1974?


October 03, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 276th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1974 can also be written as 10/3/1974 in the US and as 3/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

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October 03, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 03, 1974:

  • Pele retires as soccer player
  • Nancy wilcox disappears from salt lake city, utah (possible ted bundy victim).
  • Watergate trial begins.

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October 03, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd 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 03, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 03, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 3rd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 03, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 03, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 03, 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 03, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:31 pm and setting at 10:13 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 03, 1974?


Famous people born on October 03, 1974:

  • Vallarie Bowman

    American politician serving as the U.S.

  • Ashlley Simpson

    Served as a congresswoman advocating for education reform.

  • Marianne Timmer

    Dutch speed skater.

  • Mike Johnson

    Canadian ice hockey player, and sportscaster.

  • Antti Laaksonen

    Finnish ice hockey player.

  • Bjarke Ingels

    Architect.

  • Braeden Cloutier
  • DJ Flash
  • Anthony Perrot
  • Michael Paul «Mike» Johnson

Whose famous birthday is on October 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 3rd:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Lena Headey
    Lena Headey

    Lena headey is a british actress best known for her role as cersei lannister in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Chubby Checker
    Chubby Checker

    Chubby checker is an american singer-songwriter best known for popularizing the dance style 'the twist' with his hit song of the same name.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Bud abbott was an american comedian and actor, best known as the straight man of the comedy duo abbott and costello.

  • Shannyn Sossamon
    Shannyn Sossamon

    American actress, dancer, and musician.

  • Clémence Poésy
    Clémence Poésy

    French actress well-known for her role as fleur delacour in harry potter films.

  • Neve Campbell
    Neve Campbell

    Neve campbell is a canadian actress known for her role as sidney prescott in the scream film series.

  • Ruggero Raimondi
    Ruggero Raimondi

    Ruggero raimondi is an italian singer and actor known for his powerful bass voice and acclaimed performances in opera productions worldwide.

  • Gore Vidal
    Gore Vidal

    American playwright, critic and novelist.

  • Carmen Russo
    Carmen Russo

    Genoa, italy -- miss teenage italy (1972).

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October 03, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 26 days old,

or 2582 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18075 days old,

if you were born on October 03, 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 03, 1974?

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 03, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 03, 1974.

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October 03, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 03, 1974:

  • Alessandro Bagnato

What famous deaths happened on October 3rd?

Famous deaths on October 3rd:

  • Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh

    American actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Ronnie Barker
    Ronnie Barker

    British comedian and actor, who is a bit overweight, was a co-star in "the two ronnies," a british television sitcom.

  • Bruce Paltrow
    Bruce Paltrow

    American film and television producer (born 1943).

  • Zachary Scott
    Zachary Scott

    American actor (b. 1914).

  • Charles Collingwood
    Charles Collingwood

    At 68, newscaster (chronicles) dies.

  • Dub Taylor

    Renowned American character actor known for his work in Western films.

  • Sayward Bowen

    Canadian politician known for her advocacy for women's rights and education.

  • Jarl Kulle

    Renowned Swedish actor known for his versatile performances.

  • Malcolm Sargent

    British conductor known for his work with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

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October 03, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 03, 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 03, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1974 was I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 03, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 03, 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 03, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 03, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 03, 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 03, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 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 03, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 03, 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 03, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 03, 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 03, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 03, 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 03, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 03, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

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Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

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 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 Woman He Loved by Ralph G. Martin

The Woman He Loved

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

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 …

October 03, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 03, 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

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

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Who was the US President on October 03, 1974?

On October 03, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 03, 1974?

On October 03, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 03, 1974?

On October 03, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 3rd?

October 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Toys "r" us lenders have cancelled the bankruptcy auction of the brand name and other intellectual properties and instead plan on reviving the babies "r" us and toys "r" us brands.
  • 2017 - Isil releases video footage showing two alleged russian soldiers captured in the syrian civil war. russia, however, denies these claims.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban launch an offensive into kunduz, which they briefly captured last summer. (nine entertainment company now). a bomb in kabul kills one and injures two.

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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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