Friday October 11, 1974: on this day

October 11, 1974 was the 284th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 11, 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 11, 1974, who was born and died on October 11, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 11, 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 11th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 11, 1974?


October 11, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 284th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1974 can also be written as 10/11/1974 in the US and as 11/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

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October 11, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 11, 1974:

  • The uk labour government of harold wilson wins the second general election of the year, forming a three-seat majority. wilson, who has led the party for a total of 11 years, has now won four of the five general elections he has contested.

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October 11, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th 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 11, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 11, 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 11th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 11, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 11, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 11, 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 11, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 04:27 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 11, 1974?


Famous people born on October 11, 1974:

  • Jason Arnott

    Collingwood, ontario -- nhl center (edmonton oilers).

  • Jamie Thomas

    Zero skateboards was founded by an american businessman and skateboarder named american skateboarder.

  • Valerie Niehaus

    Valerie niehaus is a german actress known for her roles in various german films and television shows.

  • Rachel Barton Pine

    American violinist and educator.

  • Terje Håkonsen

    Norwegian snowboarder.

  • Fumika Suzuki

    Model and actress with japanese voice.

  • Lucy Powell

    Politician.

  • Paul Cleave

    Author.

  • Rachel Pine

    American violinist and educator (earthen grave).

  • Kane Kosugi

    American-japanese actor and martial artist.

  • Héctor Berenguel

Whose famous birthday is on October 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 11th:

  • Nivin Pauly
    Nivin Pauly

    Renowned Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema.

  • Amitabh Bachchan
    Amitabh Bachchan

    Indian actor, producer, singer, and tv host.

  • Luke Perry
    Luke Perry

    Luke perry was an american actor best known for his role as dylan mckay on the tv series beverly hills, 90210.

  • Rakul Preet Singh
    Rakul Preet Singh

    Rakul preet singh is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.

  • Michelle Trachtenberg
    Michelle Trachtenberg

    Michelle trachtenberg is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as buffy the vampire slayer and gossip...

  • Emily Deschanel
    Emily Deschanel

    She is an american actress, both on film and television.

  • Mario Lopez
    Mario Lopez

    Mario lopez is an american actor, television host, and entertainment journalist, best known for his role as a.c.

  • Jane Krakowski
    Jane Krakowski

    Jane krakowski is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like 30 rock and ally mcbeal.

  • Matt Bomer
    Matt Bomer

    Matt bomer is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like white collar and american horror story.

  • Jodi Benson
    Jodi Benson

    Jodi benson is an american actress best known for providing the voice of ariel in disney's the little mermaid.

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October 11, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 18 days old,

or 2581 weeks

or 18067 days old,

if you were born on October 11, 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 11, 1974?

There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 11, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 11, 1974.

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October 11, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on October 11th?

Famous deaths on October 11th:

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Bonita Granville
    Bonita Granville

    Bonita Granville was an American actress known for her role in the Nancy Drew film series.

  • Richard Denning
    Richard Denning

    Poughkeepsie (new york) -- actor (steve karen, hawaii five-0).

  • Richard Cromwell
    Richard Cromwell

    Oliver cromwell was a british politician, and he is the son of a prominent family.

  • Chico Marx
    Chico Marx

    American comedian, who was a star on both the stage and in films.

  • Paul Shenar
    Paul Shenar

    Actor (deadly forces, dream lover), who dies at 53.

  • Chester Conklin
    Chester Conklin

    Actor (greed modern times), dies in 83.

  • Redd Foxx

    Legendary comedian and actor best known for his role in 'Sanford and Son'.

  • Edit Piaf

    Edith Piaf was a renowned French singer and actress, known for her powerful and emotional performances.

  • Dorotea Lange

    American documentary photographer famous for her work during the Great Depression.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 11th

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October 11, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 11, 1974:

  • International Day of the Girl Child
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October 11, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1974 was I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 11, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1974 was Everything I Own by Ken Boothe, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 11, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 11, 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 11, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 11, 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 11, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 11, 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 11, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 11, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

By:

A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.

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 11, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 11, 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 11, 1974?

On October 11, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1974?

On October 11, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 11, 1974?

On October 11, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 11th?

October 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - A river in bududa (uganda) bursts, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people. many others are also injured and displaced.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attacked a police command centre in damascus killing two and injuring six more. the sun reports that sally jones, a british-born recruiter for isil, was killed in a drone strike by the united states in june. she was fleeing raqqa, syria with her 12-year old son.
  • 2016 - According to reports, a gunman dressed in an afghan police uniform kills 14 people and injures many more at the shiite karte skhi shrine in kabul, just before ashura begins. the attacker is killed by police. (upi),

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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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