Friday March 08, 1974: on this day

March 08, 1974 was the 67th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 08, 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 March 08, 1974, who was born and died on March 08, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks), movies (e.g. Going Places, directed by Bertrand Blier), TV series (e.g. Landline) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 8th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 08, 1974?


March 08, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 67th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1974 can also be written as 3/8/1974 in the US and as 8/3/1974 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1974 in March 1974 calendar

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March 08, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 1974:

  • Charles de gaulle airport opens in paris, france.

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March 08, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 08, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 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 March 8th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 08, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 08, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 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 March 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:37 pm and setting at 07:30 am.

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

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Who was born on March 08, 1974?


Famous people born on March 08, 1974:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Christiane Paul

    German journalist and television presenter.

  • Joshua Gottheimer

    Joshua Gottheimer is an American politician who has served as the U.S.

  • Vaibhav Talwar

    Vaibhav talwar is a well-known indian model who has gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Bee Wilson

    Renowned author specializing in food and culinary history.

  • Toran James

    Linebacker (san diego chargers).

  • Steve Sarkisian

    Canadian football league quarterback (saskatchewan roughriders).

  • Jenna Fischer

    Actress.

  • Mike Moriarty

    American baseball player.

  • Tobias Menzies

    Actor.

  • Stefan Müller

    German footballer.

  • Agathe Lecaron
  • Carlos Baute

Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Kwame Kwei-Armah
    Kwame Kwei-Armah

    Kwame Kwei-Armah is a British playwright, director, and actor who has written numerous plays and served as the artistic director of the...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

  • Jeffrey Eugenides
    Jeffrey Eugenides

    American academic and author.

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March 08, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 1 month old,

or 601 months and 19 days old,

or 2616 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18313 days old,

if you were born on March 08, 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 March 08, 1974?

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 08, 1974.

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March 08, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 08, 1974:

  • Christian van Geel

    Spinroc, a dutch poet/sculptor, dies at 56.

  • Willem "Wim" Sonneveld

    Dutch actor (silk stockings) dies at 56.

What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Joanny Berlioz

    Joanny Berlioz was a French composer, conductor, and music critic who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Romantic era...

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

  • Yittel Feinstein

    Renowned Yiddish theater actress known for her powerful performances.

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March 08, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 08, 1974:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 1974:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 1974:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa
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March 08, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 08, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 4th and March 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

March 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 4th and March 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - Boogie Down
  3. - The Way We Were
  4. - Jungle Boogie
  5. - Rock On

March 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

March 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 4th and March 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  2. - Jealous Mind
  3. - The Air That I Breathe
  4. - Devil Gate Drive
  5. - The Most Beautiful Girl

March 08, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1974 was Mighty Love - Pt. 1 by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

March 08, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 4th and March 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mighty Love - Pt. 1
  2. - Boogie Down
  3. - I'll Be The Other Woman
  4. - Lookin' For A Love
  5. - We're Getting Careless With Our Love

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March 08, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 08, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Going Places

Going Places

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Bertrand Blier

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere, Miou-Miou, Jeanne Moreau

Country: United States of America

Shoot First, Die Later

Shoot First, Die Later

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Fernando Di Leo

Starring: Luc Merenda, Richard Conte, Delia Boccardo, Raymond Pellegrin

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

Truck Stop Women

Truck Stop Women

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Mark L. Lester

Starring: Claudia Jennings, Lieux Dressler, John Martino, Paul Carr

March 08, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 08, 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:

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

Seven Little Australians

Seven Little Australians

Release year: 1973

Within These Walls

Within These Walls

Release year: 1973

Directed by: James Tucker

March 08, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 08, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

By:

It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.

Burr by Gore Vidal

Burr

By:

Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

Cosell by Howard Cosell

Cosell

By:

Book club edition, slightly cocked

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

By:

Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.

Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder

Theophilus North

By:

This beautiful new edition marks the thirtieth year of Theophilus Nord. It includes Wilder's unpublished notes on the novel as well as other informative documentary material.

March 08, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 08, 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

history

Who was the US President on March 08, 1974?

On March 08, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 08, 1974?

On March 08, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 08, 1974?

On March 08, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 8th?

March 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of March. 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 March 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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 March 1974?

March 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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