Sunday June 23, 1974: on this day

June 23, 1974 was the 174th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 23, 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 23, 1974, who was born and died on June 23, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 23, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods), movies (e.g. The Swinging Cheerleaders, directed by Jack Hill), 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 23rd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 23, 1974?


June 23, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 174th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1974 can also be written as 6/23/1974 in the US and as 23/6/1974 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1974 in June 1974 calendar

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June 23, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 23, 1974:

  • 1st extraterrestrial message sent from earth into space
  • 20th lpga championship won by sandra haynie

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June 23, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer 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 23, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on June 23rd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 23, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 23, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 23, 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 23, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 11:05 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 23, 1974?


Famous people born on June 23, 1974:

  • Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton

    Joel edgerton is an australian actor known for his roles in films such as warrior, the great gatsby, and loving.

  • Garan Whitfield

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

  • Akeema Ali

    Professional female boxer known for her skills in the ring.

  • Mark Hendrickson

    American baseball and basketball player.

  • Anders Breinholt

    Danish TV host and comedian.

  • Dontonio Wingfield

    Nba forward (portland trailblazers).

  • Lisa Bamford

    Raleigh, north carolina -- miss america - nc (1996).

  • Maria Carolina Christina

    Princess of the netherlands.

  • Laetitia Hubert

    French figure skater.

  • Lecy Goranson

    Actress.

  • Maria Carolina

    Dutch royalty, the daughter of princess irene and her spanish husband prince hugo carlos de bourbon-parma, who later divorced.

  • Vija Vijay

    Actor.

  • Donald Faison

    Actor.

  • Jo Cox

    Politician.

  • Princess Carolina Marchioness of Sala
  • Durban (South Africa)
  • Andi Vasluianu
  • Sinan Şamil Sam

Whose famous birthday is on June 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 23rd:

  • Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand

    Frances mcdormand is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as fargo, three billboards outside ebbing,...

  • Hamza Abbasi
    Hamza Abbasi

    Hamza abbasi is a pakistani tv actor known for his roles in popular tv dramas and for his outspoken views on social and political issues.

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch

    Melissa rauch is a tv actress best known for her role as bernadette rostenkowski-wolowitz on the popular sitcom the big bang theory.

  • Joss Whedon
    Joss Whedon

    American director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Bob Fosse
    Bob Fosse

    American choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career.

  • Bryan Brown
    Bryan Brown

    Actor from ausra who made his international debut in the 1980 movie "breaker morant".

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Irene Worth
    Irene Worth

    American actress (d. 2002).

  • Selma Blair
    Selma Blair

    Selma blair is an american actress known for her roles in films such as cruel intentions and legally blonde.

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June 23, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 5 days old,

or 2596 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18176 days old,

if you were born on June 23, 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 23, 1974?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 23, 1974.

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June 23, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 23, 1974:

  • Berley Fagan

    American baseball player who played in the Major Leagues.

  • Plinio Marconi
  • Carlo Zinato

What famous deaths happened on June 23rd?

Famous deaths on June 23rd:

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Zarah Leander
    Zarah Leander

    Swedish actress and singer leander.

  • Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan

    Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' film series.

  • Dick Van Patten
    Dick Van Patten

    American tv, stage and tv actor best known for his tv series "eight is enough" 1977-1981.

  • Buster Merryfield
    Buster Merryfield

    British actor (born 1920).

  • Mary Boland
    Mary Boland

    Actress (boy trouble new moon) dies at 83.

  • Fay Holden
    Fay Holden

    Actress (mother – andy hardy films), who dies at the age of 77.

  • Johathon Salk

    Developed the first successful polio vaccine.

  • Richard Matheson

    Renowned author known for his contributions to horror and science fiction genres.

  • Andros Papandreou

    Former Prime Minister of Greece.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 23rd

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June 23, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 23, 1974:

  • J??i (L?go) - Latvia
  • The Happiest day of the year is June 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [4]
  • National holiday - Luxembourg
  • Midsummer's Eve, Christianized the eve of the feast of Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated in much of Northern Europe and the British Islands
  • Victory Day - Estonia
  • Father's Day - Poland

Observances on June 23, 1974:

  • International Widows' Day
  • United Nations Public Service Day

Saints celebrated on June 23, 1974:

  • Saint Jonas Day - Lithuania
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June 23, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 23, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 17th and June 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

June 23, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 17th and June 23rd. 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. - Be Thankful For What You Got

June 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

June 23, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 17th and June 23rd. 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 23, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1974 was Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man) by The Impressions, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

June 23, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 17th and June 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
  2. - On And On
  3. - I'm Coming Home
  4. - Sideshow
  5. - Son Of Sagittarius

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June 23, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 23, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Swinging Cheerleaders

The Swinging Cheerleaders

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jack Hill

Starring: Jo Johnston, Cheryl Smith, Colleen Camp, Rosanne Katon

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

For Pete's Sake

For Pete's Sake

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Peter Yates

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

Chinatown

Chinatown

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez

Country: United States of America

June 23, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 23, 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

Delet Haksamim

Delet Haksamim

Release year: 1974

Fight! Dragon

Fight! Dragon

Release year: 1974

The New High Rollers

The New High Rollers

Release year: 1974

June 23, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 23, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

By:

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

Burr by Gore Vidal

Burr

By:

Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

The Partners by Louis Auchincloss

The Partners

By:

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.

Go East, Young Man by William O. Douglas

Go East, Young Man

By:

William O. Douglas Autobiography

Working by Studs Terkel

Working

By:

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.

June 23, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 23, 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

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on June 23, 1974?

On June 23, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 23, 1974?

On June 23, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 23, 1974?

On June 23, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 23rd?

June 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: houthis launch an attack that kills one syrian and injures 21 others. this attack is at abha international airport. it was previously attacked with a ballistic weapon two weeks ago. (reuters) there are reports that another attack has occurred at jizan airport. however, there have been no confirmation. (business insider). houthis warn of more attacks if saudi arabia continues to escalate its aggression in yemen.
  • 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018, syria): the syrian government launched a ground offensive in eastern daraa, the southern province.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: multiple bombings in june 2017 at a parachinar market kill at least 37 and injure more than 150 others. (radio free europe/radio liberty). (al jazeera). a suicide car bombing occurs at a quetta police checkpoint, killing at least 13.

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history

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.

Discover how June 1974 calendar looked like.

Sunday June 23, 1974