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April 15, 1974 was the 105th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 15, 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 15, 1974, who was born and died on April 15, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 15, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB), movies (e.g. Dark Star, directed by John Carpenter), TV series (e.g. My Old Man) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 15th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 15, 1974?
- April 15, 1974: What happened on that day?
- April 15, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 15, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 15, 1974?
- April 15, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 15, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- April 15, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 15, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- April 15, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 15, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 15, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 15, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 15, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on April 15, 1974?
What day of the week was April 15, 1974?
April 15, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 105th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 15, 1974 can also be written as 4/15/1974 in the US and as 15/4/1974 in UK and Europe.
April 15, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 15, 1974:
- 78th boston marathon won by neil cusack of ireland in 2:13:39.
- Military coup in niger, president diori hamani deposed.
April 15, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th 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 15, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 15th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 15, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 15, 1974 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 02:36 am and setting at 02:02 pm.
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 15, 1974?
Famous people born on April 15, 1974:
![Douglas Spain]()
Douglas SpainAmerican producer and director of actor.
- Marena Bencomo
Miss universe - 2nd place (venezuela, 1997).
- Danny Pino
Danny pino is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as 'cold case' and 'law & order: special victims unit'.
- China Chow
Actress known for her roles in 'The Big Hit' and 'X-Men: The Last Stand.
- Kim Min-kyo
South korean actor and director.
- Tim Thomas
American ice hockey player.
- Mike Quinn
Quarterback (pittsburgh steelers).
- Sergei Krivokrasov in Angarsk
Russia; nhl right wing (chicago blackhawks, olympics-silver-1998).
- Keith Malley
American comedian and podcaster ("keith and the girl").
- Danny Way
Skateboarder.
- Dominik Tomczyk
- Gabriela Duarte
- Damiano Moscardi
- Ettore Nicoletti
- Jazze Pha
Whose famous birthday is on April 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 15th:
![Seth Rogen]()
Seth RogenSeth rogen is a canadian actor and writer known for his roles in comedy films such as 'superbad' and 'knocked up'.
![Emma Watson]()
Emma WatsonBritish actress.
![Maisie Williams]()
Maisie WilliamsMaisie williams is a british tv actress best known for her role as arya stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.
![Anita Hassanandani Reddy]()
Anita Hassanandani ReddyAnita hassanandani reddy is an indian actress known for her work in hindi, telugu, and tamil films and television shows.
![Claudia Cardinale]()
Claudia CardinaleInternationally recognized italian actress.
![Samantha Fox]()
Samantha FoxBritish singer, pin-up girl and star, who was ranked no.
![Emma Thompson]()
Emma ThompsonBritish actress.
![Cody Christian]()
Cody ChristianCody christian is a tv actor known for his roles in teen wolf and pretty little liars.
![Linda Perry]()
Linda PerryAmerican singer-songwriter and record producer.
![Jeffrey Archer]()
Jeffrey ArcherBritish politician and tycoon.
April 15, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years and 8 days old,
or 600 months and 8 days old,
or 2610 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18271 days old,
if you were born on April 15, 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 April 15, 1974?
There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 15th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 15, 1974.
April 15, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 15, 1974:
- Giovanni D'Anzi
Italian songwriter (born 1906).
- Irene di Grecia
- Ernie Hine
- Giovanni Ghirotti
What famous deaths happened on April 15th?
Famous deaths on April 15th:
![Greta Garbo]()
Greta GarboSwedish-american actress, one the most famous and magical stars of the silverscreen.
![Ranjit Chowdhry]()
Ranjit ChowdhryIndian actor known for his work in Bollywood and Hollywood films.
![Jean Genet]()
Jean GenetFrench novelist, playwright, and poet.
![Clifton James]()
Clifton JamesSpokane, washington -- actor.
![Pedro Infante]()
Pedro InfanteMexican singer and actor.
![Jonathan Crombie]()
Jonathan CrombieCanadian-american screenwriter and actor (d. 2015).
![Richard Conte]()
Richard ConteActor (four just men jean arthur show), died at 65.
![Esther Minciotti]()
Esther MinciottiDies at 74.
![Wallace Beery]()
Wallace BeeryAmerican film actor.
- Abrham Lincoln
16th President of the United States who led the country during the American Civil War.
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April 15, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 15, 1974:
- Major League Baseball celebrates "Jackie Robinson Day" each April 15 in all MLB ballparks.
- In the United States, April 15 is the official deadline for filing tax returns: all forms mailed to the IRS must be postmarked no later than this day, so many post offices across the country stay open until midnight to accommodate procrastinators (or those who owe tax and want to wait as late as possible to pay). (If this day falls on the weekend, as in 2006, the following Monday becomes the deadline. Additionally in 2006, Patriot's Day moved the tax deadline to Tuesday, April 18, for those in
- Father Damien Day ? celebrated annually in Hawai'i.
- Arirang Festival is held in North Korea to commemorate Kim Il-sung's birth.
- Blessed Waltman of Antwerp
- Ancient Latvia ? Tipsa Diena was observed.
- Roman Empire ? the Fordicia was celebrated in honor of Terra.
Saints celebrated on April 15, 1974:
- Saint Paternus
- Saint Petrus Gonzalez
- Saint Hunna.
- Saint Basilissa
April 15, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 15, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 15, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 15, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 15, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
- Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
- Gladys Knight and the Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
- Redbone - Come And Get Your Love
April 15, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 15, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 15, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
- Mud - The Cat Crept In
- Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
- The Glitter Band - Angel Face
- Slade - Everyday
April 15, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 15, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 15, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- Bloodstone - Outside Woman
- The Staple Singers - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend
- James Brown - The Payback
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Mighty Mighty
April 15, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 15, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dark Star
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Carpenter
Starring: Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm
Country: United States of America
Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Terence Fisher
Starring: Peter Cushing, Shane Briant, Madeline Smith, David Prowse
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
Candy Stripe Nurses
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Alan Holleb
Starring: Candice Rialson, Robin Mattson, María Rojo, Roger Cruz
The Godfather Part II
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
April 15, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 15, 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
Landline
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Gillian Robespierre
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Kli-Kla-Klawitter
Release year: 1974
April 15, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 15, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red
By: Harry Kemelman
Rabbi Small meets militant activists, anarchists and a mad terrorist on a college campus. In this New York Times bestseller, Rabbi Small is once again looking for refuge outside of the confines.
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.
Plain Speaking
By: Merle Miller
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.
Watership Down
By: Richard Adams
Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.
Alistair Cooke'S America
By: Alistair Cooke
It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.
April 15, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 15, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Spasim
Who was the US President on April 15, 1974?
On April 15, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 1974?
On April 15, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 15, 1974?
On April 15, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 15th?
April 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 pulitzer prize: annapolis daily newspaper the capital was awarded a pulitzer prize in recognition of its coverage of the mass shooting at its offices on june 28, 2018. five of its employees were killed.
- 2018 - Poisoning yulia and sergei skripal: the uk leader of opposition jeremy corbyn asks for "incontrovertible evidence" to prove russia's guilt. boris johnson, foreign secretary, responds that it is "quite exceptional" to question russian involvement.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, 2017 aleppo suicide car bombing: a bomb explodes on a bus carrying refugees from pro-government villages al-fu'ah (and kafriya) near aleppo. more than 100 people are injured. (bbc),
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.
