Sunday June 16, 1974: on this day

June 16, 1974 was the 167th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 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 June 16, 1974, who was born and died on June 16, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 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 16th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 16, 1974?


June 16, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 167th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1974 can also be written as 6/16/1974 in the US and as 16/6/1974 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1974 in June 1974 calendar

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June 16, 1974: What happened on that day?


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June 16, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 16, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th 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 16, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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June 16, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 16, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 02:18 am and setting at 05:59 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 16, 1974?


Famous people born on June 16, 1974:

  • Alexandre Astier
    Alexandre Astier

    French director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.

  • Zineb Alaoui

    Moroccan author known for her novels and essays.

  • Glenicia James

    Saint lucian cricketer.

  • Joseph May

    British-born canadian-american actor.

  • Luella Bartley

    Fashion designer.

  • Paul Lee

    British sculptor.

  • Luis Pérez Rodríguez
  • Michel Altieri
  • Chris Bart-Williams
  • Imed Ben Younes
  • Huda El-Sarari
  • Mohammed Emara
  • David Fizdale
  • Armir Grimaj
  • Marcin Horbacz
  • Rajiv Joseph

Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Joyce Carol Oates
    Joyce Carol Oates

    New york, united states -- novelist.

  • Laurie Metcalf
    Laurie Metcalf

    American stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...

  • Sibel Kekilli
    Sibel Kekilli

    Sibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.

  • Hilary Farr
    Hilary Farr

    Tv show host.

  • Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson

    American actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.

  • Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs

    Movie actor.

  • Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins

    Eileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.

  • John Cho
    John Cho

    Korean-american actor.

  • Katharine Graham
    Katharine Graham

    American publisher (d. 2001).

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June 16, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 3 days old,

or 2596 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18174 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 16, 1974?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 16, 1974.

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June 16, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 16, 1974:

  • Olaf Hassel

    Swedish physicist known for his work on the quantum theory of solids.

  • Amalie Sara Colquhoun

    Australian landscape and portrait painter (b. 1894).

  • Mauritz Hugo

What famous deaths happened on June 16th?

Famous deaths on June 16th:

  • Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun

    Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

  • George Reeves
    George Reeves

    Actor in superman, gone with the wind.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Mikhail Kononov
    Mikhail Kononov

    Soviet actor (born 1940).

  • Brian Piccolo
    Brian Piccolo

    American football player (born 1943).

  • Chanceler Kohl

    Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.

  • Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

    Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.

  • Radhanath Ray

    Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.

  • Babbette Kramer

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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June 16, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 16, 1974:

  • South Africa - Youth Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
  • Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
  • 16 June Movement

Observances on June 16, 1974:

  • International Day of Family Remittances
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June 16, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 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 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 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 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 16, 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:

  1. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  2. - You Make Me Feel Brand New
  3. - Sundown
  4. - The Streak
  5. - Band On The Run

June 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

June 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 16, 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:

  1. - The Streak
  2. - Hey Rock And Roll
  3. - Sugar Baby Love
  4. - Always Yours
  5. - There's A Ghost In My House

June 16, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1974 was Sideshow by Blue Magic, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

June 16, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 16, 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:

  1. - Sideshow
  2. - Hollywood Swinging
  3. - One Chain Don't Make No Prison
  4. - I'm Coming Home
  5. - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)

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June 16, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 16, 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

For Pete's Sake

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Michael Sarrazin, Estelle Parsons, Molly Picon

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

Chinatown

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

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 16, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 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

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

The Zoo Gang

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

Moody and Pegg

Moody and Pegg

Release year: 1974

June 16, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 16, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

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Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Go East, Young Man by William O. Douglas

Go East, Young Man

By:

William O. Douglas Autobiography

The Other Side Of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon

The Other Side Of Midnight

By:

THE MEMORIES OF MIDNIGHT START HERE!In Paris...Washington...and a fabulous villa in Greece, an innocent American girl becomes a bewildered, horror-stricken pawn in a game of vengeance and betrayal.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

By:

A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.

The Fan Club by Irving Wallace

The Fan Club

By:

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June 16, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 16, 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

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

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Who was the US President on June 16, 1974?

On June 16, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1974?

On June 16, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 16, 1974?

On June 16, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 16th?

June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
  • 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.

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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 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.

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Sunday June 16, 1974