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June 12, 1974 was the 163rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is June 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 June 12, 1974, who was born and died on June 12, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 12, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods), movies (e.g. For Pete's Sake, directed by Peter Yates), TV series (e.g. My Old Man) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 12th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 12, 1974?
- June 12, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 12, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 12, 1974?
- June 12, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 12, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- June 12, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 12, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- June 12, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 12, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 12, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 12, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 12, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 12, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on June 12, 1974?
What day of the week was June 12, 1974?
June 12, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 12, 1974 can also be written as 6/12/1974 in the US and as 12/6/1974 in UK and Europe.
June 12, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 12, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 12th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 12, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 12, 1974 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:26 am and setting at 01:36 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1974.
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Who was born on June 12, 1974?
Famous people born on June 12, 1974:
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Jason MewesJason mewes is an american actor and producer, best known for his role as jay in the jay and silent bob films.
- Destan Pandov
Former Minister of Defense in North Macedonia.
- Esti Mihály
Hungarian politician known for her work in the Hungarian Parliament.
- Batina Batzorig
Mongolian politician known for advocating for environmental protection.
- Galit Peleg
Israeli politician known for her work in the Knesset.
- Kaire Ulle
Estonian politician known for her work in the Reform Party.
- Edgel Dizon
Contemporary Filipino painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Jode Kinnear
Jode Kinnear was a professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the English Premier League.
- Iness Chabane
Former Minister of National Solidarity in Algeria.
- Megon McDaniel
Megon McDaniel was a professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.
- Kerry Kittles
Nba guard (new jersey nets).
- Hideki Matsui
Japanese baseball player.
- Terea Stauffer
Terea Stauffer was a professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.
- Bastian Hagedorn
German biologist known for his research in molecular biology.
- Shalom Mintz
Founder of the cryptocurrency platform, Global Blockchain.
- Zaneta Ozolina
Latvian politician known for her work in the Latvian parliament.
- Flávio Conceição
Brazilian footballer.
- Vanessa Baker
Australia -- diver (1996 olympics).
- Tatiana Zavialova
Whose famous birthday is on June 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 12th:
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Shia LaBeoufShia labeouf is an american actor known for his roles in the transformers franchise and the disney channel series even stevens.
![Jim Nabors]()
Jim NaborsJim nabors was an american actor and singer best known for his role as gomer pyle on the andy griffith show and gomer pyle, u.s.
![Mario Casas]()
Mario CasasMario casas is a spanish tv actor known for his roles in popular spanish tv series and films.
![Kendra Wilkinson]()
Kendra WilkinsonAmerican tv personality and glamour model.
![Abbey Lee]()
Abbey LeeAbbey lee is an australian model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in films such as mad max: fury road and...
![Dave Franco]()
Dave FrancoDave franco is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 21 jump street and now you see me.
![Florence Guérin]()
Florence GuérinFrench actress florence nicolas (also known as florence nicolas) was a star in both film and television roles from 1980 to 2008.
![Timothy Busfield]()
Timothy BusfieldAmerican producer and director of actor.
![Paula Marshall]()
Paula MarshallRockville, maryland -- actress.
![Tim DeKay]()
Tim DeKayAmerican producer and director of actor.
June 12, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 10 months old,
or 598 months and 13 days old,
or 2602 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18215 days old,
if you were born on June 12, 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 June 12, 1974?
There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 12, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 12, 1974.
June 12, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 12, 1974:
- André Marie
- Felix Schwalbe
What famous deaths happened on June 12th?
Famous deaths on June 12th:
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Gregory PeckHe was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.
![Norma Shearer]()
Norma ShearerNorma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.
![Sylvia Miles]()
Sylvia MilesNyc, new york -- actress ("midnight cowboy", "farewell my lovely").
![Lou Monte]()
Lou MonteNew jersey, united states -- singer ("peppino the italian mouse").
![Treat Williams]()
Treat WilliamsAmerican author and actor.
![Milburn Stone]()
Milburn StoneAmerican actor known for his role as Doc Adams on the TV series Gunsmoke.
![Jimmy Dorsey]()
Jimmy DorseyShenandoah (pennsylvania) -- orchestra leader (stage show).
- Grayton Peck
American actor known for his roles in classic films such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, and Twelve O'Clock High.
- Elynore Ostrom
First woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economics.
- Elnoria Fitzgerald
Elnoria Fitzgerald was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.
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June 12, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 12, 1974:
- Blessed Ternan, bishop, confessor [ GTZ: Scotland]
- Blessed John of Sahagun, hermit, confessor
- Roman Empire ? sixth day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta
- Philippines ? Araw ng Kalayaan (Independence Day) 1898
- Russian Federation ? Russia Day (Independence Day) 1990
- United Kingdom ? Trooping the Colour (Military celebration of the monarch's official birthday held in London on the second Saturday of June)
- Brazil ? Dia dos Namorados (Lover's Day; similar to St. Valentine's)
- Blessed Eskill, bishop, martyr [ GTZ: Scandinavia]
- Blessed Guido (died 1250)
- Blessed Onuphrius, monk
Saints celebrated on June 12, 1974:
- Saints Basilides, Quirinus, Nabor and Nazarius (and Celsus), martyrs
- Saint Pharaildis, virgin [GTZ: Artois]
- Saint Ursinus, bishop of Bourges, confessor (Translation day) [GTZ: Rouen]
- Saint Leo III died 816
- Saint Odulf of Oirschot died 865
- Saints Nabor and Nazarius, martyrs [GTZ: St. Avold]
- Saint Rufus, bishop, martyr [WTS (Bruges)]
- Saint Cunera [HCC]
June 12, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 12, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 10th and June 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.
June 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 10th and June 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
- The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
- Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown
- Ray Stevens - The Streak
- Paul McCartney - Band On The Run
June 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.
June 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 10th and June 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Stevens - The Streak
- Showaddywaddy - Hey Rock And Roll
- The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
- Gary Glitter - Always Yours
- R Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House
June 12, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1974 was Sideshow by Blue Magic, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.
June 12, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 10th and June 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Blue Magic - Sideshow
- Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging
- Four Tops - One Chain Don't Make No Prison
- The Spinners - I'm Coming Home
- The Impressions - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
June 12, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 12, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
For Pete's Sake
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Peter Yates
Starring: Barbra Streisand, Michael Sarrazin, Estelle Parsons, Molly Picon
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Chinatown
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez
Country: United States of America
The Parallax View
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Alan J. Pakula
Starring: Warren Beatty, Paula Prentiss, William Daniels, Walter McGinn
Country: United States of America
June 12, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
My Old Man
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Erman
The Zoo Gang
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Watson
Moody and Pegg
Release year: 1974
June 12, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 12, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Burr
By: Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.
Working
By: Studs Terkel
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.
Times To Remember
By: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
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.
The Partners
By: Louis Auchincloss
Louis Auchincloss is here to share his extraordinary powers as an observer in contemporary America. The Partners is a portrait of men and women from what the Partners represents.
June 12, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 12, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on June 12, 1974?
On June 12, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 12, 1974?
On June 12, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 12, 1974?
On June 12, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about June 12th?
June 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of June. 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 June 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Attack on abha international airport: a ballistic missile fired from houthi forces struck the abha international airport's arrivals hall in saudi arabia. 26 people were injured.
- 2018 - Conflicts between indo-pakistani and pakistani forces, india-pakistan relations. india claims that four soldiers were killed when pakistan fired shots at kashmir.
- 2017 - 2017 earthquakes: a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes the aegean sea, leading to one death. plomari, greece: many homes were destroyed and others collapsed.
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 June 1974?
June 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
