Tuesday October 08, 1974: on this day

October 08, 1974 was the 281st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 08, 1974, who was born and died on October 08, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Vincent, François, Paul and the Others, directed by Claude Sautet), 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 8th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 1974?


October 08, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 281st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1974 can also be written as 10/8/1974 in the US and as 8/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

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October 08, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 1974:

  • Franklin national bank collapses due to fraud and mismanagement; at the time it is the largest bank failure in the history of the united states.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th 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 08, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 08, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:55 pm and setting at 02:43 pm.

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 08, 1974?


Famous people born on October 08, 1974:

  • Martin Henderson
    Martin Henderson

    Martin henderson is a new zealand actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as grey's anatomy and the ring.

  • Kevyn Adams

    Kevyn Adams is a former professional ice hockey player known for his time in the NHL.

  • Bruno Mantovani

    Bruno mantovani is a french composer known for his contemporary classical music compositions.

  • Fredrik Modin

    Swedish ice hockey player.

  • Koji Murofushi

    Japanese hammer thrower.

  • Akiko Thomson

    American-filipino journalist and swimmer.

  • Rashaan Salaam

    Nfl running back (chicago bears).

  • Rod Manuel

    Defensive end (pittsburgh steelers).

  • DJ Q-Ball

    American musician (bloodhound gang).

  • Kevin Richardson (zookeeper)

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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


You are 49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 20 days old,

or 2581 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18069 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 08, 1974?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 08, 1974:

  • Belton Kleberg

    Notable figure in the oil industry.

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 8th

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


Holidays on October 08, 1974:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 1974:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1974 was I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. 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 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1974 was Everything I Own by Ken Boothe, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everything I Own
  2. - Sad Sweet Dreamer
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Far Far Away
  5. - Gee Baby

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1974 was Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I) by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
  2. - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
  3. - You Haven't Done Nothin'
  4. - Higher Plane
  5. - Skin Tight

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

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

Vincent, François, Paul and the Others

Vincent, François, Paul and the Others

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Claude Sautet

Starring: Yves Montand, Michel Piccoli, Serge Reggiani, Gérard Depardieu

Stardust

Stardust

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: David Essex, Adam Faith, Larry Hagman, Ines Des Longchamps

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Weekend

Weekend

Release year: 1974

Starring: Lloyd Dobyns, Linda Ellerbee

Country: United States of America

Dinah!

Dinah!

Release year: 1974

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

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

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

By:

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

The Rhinemann Exchange by Robert Ludlum

The Rhinemann Exchange

By:

Autumn 1943. American agent David Spaulding has been among the global espionage elite that have converged in Buenos Aires. His top-secret mission could bring an end to World War II.

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.

All Things Bright And Beautiful by James Herriot

All Things Bright And Beautiful

By:

When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:

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.

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

The most popular videogames on October 08, 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

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 October 08, 1974?

On October 08, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 08, 1974?

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

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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history

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.

Tuesday October 8, 1974