Friday April 12, 1974: on this day

April 12, 1974 was the 102nd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 12, 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 April 12, 1974, who was born and died on April 12, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 12, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bennie And The Jets by Elton John), movies (e.g. The Beast Must Die, directed by Paul Annett), TV series (e.g. The Zoo Gang) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 12th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 12, 1974?


April 12, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1974 can also be written as 4/12/1974 in the US and as 12/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

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April 12, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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April 12, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 12:41 am and setting at 11:06 am.

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

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Who was born on April 12, 1974?


Famous people born on April 12, 1974:

  • Marley Shelton
    Marley Shelton

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'Pleasantville' and 'Sin City'.

  • Jenniferlynn Knapp

    Talented writer known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Shakir Stewart

    American music executive who worked with popular artists like Beyoncé and Young Jeezy.

  • Sylvinho

    Brazilian footballer and manager.

  • Bryan Fletcher

    Australian rugby league player and sportscaster.

  • Roman Hamrlík

    Czech ice hockey player.

  • Belinda Emmett

    Australian actress (d. 2006).

  • Roman Hamrlik in Gottwaldov

    Czechoslovakia; nhl defenseman (tampa bay lightning, olympics-gold-1998).

  • Kiyomi Asai

    Japanese voice actress.

  • Will Packer

    Producer.

  • Tricia Helfer

    Actress.

  • Dinu Pescariu
  • Elena Bonetti
  • Carla Couto

Whose famous birthday is on April 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 12th:

  • Ilana Glazer
    Ilana Glazer

    Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer, best known for co-creating and starring in the Comedy Central series...

  • Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill

    Ed o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.

  • Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty

    American actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).

  • Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.

  • Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock

    American composer and musician.

  • Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker

    Brooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.

  • Claire Danes
    Claire Danes

    Claire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.

  • Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison

    Jennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • David Cassidy
    David Cassidy

    American actor and singer.

  • Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle

    French actor who appeared in over 100 films.

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April 12, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 11 months old,

or 599 months and 16 days old,

or 2606 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18248 days old,

if you were born on April 12, 1974.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1974?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 12, 1974.

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April 12, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1974:

  • Cuma Ali

    Legendary Turkish boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Carl Jaffe

    Dies at 72.

  • Metodi Andonov
  • Raymond Brownell

What famous deaths happened on April 12th?

Famous deaths on April 12th:

  • Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Marilyn Chambers
    Marilyn Chambers

    American porno actress.

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy

    American actor and comedian (b. 1959).

  • Anne Jackson
    Anne Jackson

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress.

  • Ruth Taylor
    Ruth Taylor

    Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.

  • Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Sugar Ray Robinson

    Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a five-time world champion and had a professional record...

  • Joe Louis

    Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.

  • Juanna de Castilla

    Queen of Castile and Aragon, known for her role in the Spanish Inquisition and support of Christopher Columbus.

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April 12, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 12, 1974:

  • Yuri's Night, an international celebration of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin; in Russia (and formerly in USSR), the Cosmonautics Day.
  • The Roman holiday of Cerealia begins.

Observances on April 12, 1974:

  • International Day of Human Space Flight

Saints celebrated on April 12, 1974:

  • Saint Julius I
  • Saint Zeno of Verona
  • Saint Erkembode
  • Saint Damian
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April 12, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 8th and April 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1974 was Bennie And The Jets by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bennie And The Jets
  2. - Hooked On A Feeling
  3. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  4. - The Lord's Prayer
  5. - Come And Get Your Love

April 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - The Cat Crept In
  3. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  4. - Angel Face
  5. - Everyday

April 12, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 1974 was Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 12, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
  2. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  3. - Outside Woman
  4. - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend
  5. - The Payback

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April 12, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 12, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Beast Must Die

The Beast Must Die

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Paul Annett

Starring: Calvin Lockhart, Peter Cushing, Marlene Clark, Charles Gray

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

Claudine

Claudine

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Berry

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Foxy Brown

Foxy Brown

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jack Hill

Starring: Pam Grier, Antonio Fargas, Peter Brown, Terry Carter

Country: United States of America

April 12, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 12, 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:

The Zoo Gang

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

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

April 12, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 12, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

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A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

Working by Studs Terkel

Working

By:

Studs Terkel's most well-known book, Working, is an engaging, fascinating look at the jobs and people who do them. This book contains over 100 interviews with people from all walks of life, including gravediggers to lawyers.

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Times To Remember

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The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.

April 12, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 12, 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

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

history

Who was the US President on April 12, 1974?

On April 12, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 12, 1974?

On April 12, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 12, 1974?

On April 12, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 12th?

April 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of April. 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 April 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 quetta bombing, 20 people killed and 50 others hurt in suicide bombing attack at quetta market, pakistan.
  • 2018 - Poisoning of sergei skripal and yulia skripal. the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons stated that it agreed with uk authorities regarding their analysis of the toxic chemical that was used against the skripals. the uk identified the substance as a novichok nerve agents, a russian-developed type.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed at inabanga in bohol in the philippines' central visayas after the armed forces and national police clash with abu sayyaf suspects.

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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 April 1974?

April 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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