Sunday October 13, 1974: on this day

October 13, 1974 was the 286th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 13, 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 13, 1974, who was born and died on October 13, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 13, 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 13th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 13, 1974?


October 13, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 286th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1974 can also be written as 10/13/1974 in the US and as 13/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

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October 13, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th 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 13, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 13th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 13, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 13, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 13, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:51 am and setting at 05:31 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 13, 1974?


Famous people born on October 13, 1974:

  • Cédric Yo'Grid

    Cédric yo'grid is a french comedian known for his stand-up performances and appearances on television shows.

  • Gad Saad

    Known for his work in applying evolutionary psychology to marketing and consumer behavior.

  • Bill Klein

    Reality star.

  • Shane McAnally

    Musician.

  • Hawick Lau

    Chinese singer and actor.

  • Anthony Carbone

    Australian soccer midfielder (olyroos, olympics - 1996).

  • Marius Skinderis
  • Camila Raznovich
  • Milan Kadlec
  • Sherin Khankan
  • Peter Lockyer
  • Ivano Della Morte
  • Vadim Ajupov
  • Fabio Fabiani
  • Joseph Utsler
  • Alina Simone

Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:

  • Sacha Baron Cohen
    Sacha Baron Cohen

    Sacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.

  • Margaret Thatcher
    Margaret Thatcher

    British politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.

  • Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston

    Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.

  • Kate Walsh
    Kate Walsh

    Kate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.

  • Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce

    American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

  • Jerry Jones
    Jerry Jones

    American football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.

  • Pamela Tiffin
    Pamela Tiffin

    American actress.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Philippe Torreton
    Philippe Torreton

    Philippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.

  • John Lone
    John Lone

    Hong kong-american actor.

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October 13, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 15 days old,

or 2580 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18064 days old,

if you were born on October 13, 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 13, 1974?

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 13, 1974.

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October 13, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 13, 1974:

  • Ed Sullivan

    Television host (show, toast of the town) dies at 73.

  • Otto Binder

    American sci-fi author, reader and librarian from 1936-1938.

  • Garman Ryan

    American poet known for his works on nature and spirituality.

  • Anatoli Kozhemyakin

    Soviet footballer (d. 1974).

  • Piero Bernardini
  • Sam Rice
  • Wojciech Rubinowicz
  • P. Schuyler Miller
  • Hinrich Möller
  • Josef Krips
  • Marcel André

What famous deaths happened on October 13th?

Famous deaths on October 13th:

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Gary Collins
    Gary Collins

    American television host and actor.

  • Bea Benaderet
    Bea Benaderet

    Bea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

  • Barbara Kent
    Barbara Kent

    Canadian-born american actress (b. 1907).

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving

    English actor and manager (b. 1838).

  • Nils Asther
    Nils Asther

    Actor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.

  • Donald Houston
    Donald Houston

    Actor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.

  • Hershey Chocolates

    Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.

  • Bhumibol Adulyadej

    Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

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October 13, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 13, 1974:

  • RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
  • Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
  • French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.

Observances on October 13, 1974:

  • International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
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October 13, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 13, 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 13, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

October 13, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 13, 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 13, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

October 13, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 13, 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 13, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 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 13, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 13, 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 13, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 13, 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 13, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 13, 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 13, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 13, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

The Memory Book

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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.

The Rhinemann Exchange by Robert Ludlum

The Rhinemann Exchange

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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 Woman He Loved by Ralph G. Martin

The Woman He Loved

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Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972

More Joy by Alex Comfort

More Joy

By:

The book that revolutionized America’s thinking about sex is back to fulfill the needs of the 1980s. Dr. Comfort has updated and revised his classic to offer current, caring advice as well as important information about the health risks for …

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

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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.

October 13, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 13, 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

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

history

Who was the US President on October 13, 1974?

On October 13, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1974?

On October 13, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 13, 1974?

On October 13, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 13th?

October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
  • 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
  • 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (reuters),

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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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Sunday October 13, 1974