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April 16, 1974 was the 106th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 16, 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 16, 1974, who was born and died on April 16, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 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 16th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 16, 1974?
- April 16, 1974: What happened on that day?
- April 16, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 16, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 16, 1974?
- April 16, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 16, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- April 16, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 16, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- April 16, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 16, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 16, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 16, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 16, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on April 16, 1974?
What day of the week was April 16, 1974?
April 16, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 106th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 16, 1974 can also be written as 4/16/1974 in the US and as 16/4/1974 in UK and Europe.
April 16, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 16, 1974:
- Words & music opens at john golden theater nyc for 127 performances
- 200,000 attend rock concert california jam i in ontario, california.
April 16, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th 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 16, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
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April 16, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 16, 1974 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 16, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 03:05 am and setting at 03:01 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 16, 1974?
Famous people born on April 16, 1974:
- Valarie Rae Miller
American actress.
- Danny Pino
Actor.
- Walker Stapleton
Politician.
- Xu Jinglei
Chinese actress, singer, and director.
- Fabián Robles
Mexican actor.
- Mat Devine
American actor and singer (kill hannah).
- Mathias Malzieu
- Mario Scappaticcio
- Zali Steggall
- Niall Thompson
- Mattias Timander
- Pier Giorgio Bellocchio
- Niek van Oosterum
- Yuan Hua
- Irene Tinagli
- Grizz Chapman
- Filip Filipov Fratev
- Luca Maggiore
Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:
![Charlie Chaplin]()
Charlie ChaplinLegendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.
![Dusty Springfield]()
Dusty SpringfieldDusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.
![Anya Taylor-Joy]()
Anya Taylor-JoyAnya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.
![Martin Lawrence]()
Martin LawrenceMartin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.
![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]()
Kareem Abdul-JabbarAmerican basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.
![Jon Cryer]()
Jon CryerJon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.
![Qi Shu]()
Qi ShuQi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.
![Michel Blanc]()
Michel BlancFrench actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...
![Catherine Allégret]()
Catherine AllégretFrench actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.
![Gina Carano]()
Gina CaranoAmerican mixed martial arts fighter.
April 16, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years and 3 days old,
or 600 months and 3 days old,
or 2609 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18266 days old,
if you were born on April 16, 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 16, 1974?
There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 16, 1974.
April 16, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 16, 1974:
- Everett Shelton
What famous deaths happened on April 16th?
Famous deaths on April 16th:
![Robert Urich]()
Robert UrichAmerican actor, on stage, film, and radio.
![David Lean]()
David LeanEnglish director, screenwriter, and editor.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Scott Brady]()
Scott BradyAmerican actor.
![Ralph Ellison]()
Ralph EllisonAmerican critic and author (d. 1994).
![Kay Walsh]()
Kay WalshEnglish actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).
![Fay Bainter]()
Fay BainterFay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.
![Graham Jarvis]()
Graham JarvisActor from canada (d. 2003).
- Renji Kawabata
Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.
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April 16, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 16, 1974:
- Blessed HervT of Tours
- Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
- Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.
Saints celebrated on April 16, 1974:
- Saint Paternus
- Saint Bernadette
- Saint Turibius
- Saint Fructuosus
- Saint Drogo.
- Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
- Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
April 16, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 16, 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 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 16, 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 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 16, 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 16, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 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 16, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 16, 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 16, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 16, 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 16, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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 16, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 16, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
I Heard The Owl Call My Name
By: Margaret Craven
Kingcome is a village nestled in the Pacific Northwest's remote wilderness. It was established by two brothers, Kwakiutl myth.
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.
Watership Down
By: Richard Adams
Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.
The Snare Of The Hunter
By: Helen MacInnes
A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt
The Secret Life Of Plants
By: Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird
Recent scientific discoveries have revealed the world of plants and their relationship to man. "A wealth of hard facts and amazing scientific and practical knowledge." --Newsweek
April 16, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 16, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Tank
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on April 16, 1974?
On April 16, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1974?
On April 16, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 16, 1974?
On April 16, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 16th?
April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
- 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
- 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.
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.
