Wednesday April 24, 1974: on this day

April 24, 1974 was the 114th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 24, 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 24, 1974, who was born and died on April 24, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), 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 24th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 1974?


April 24, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 114th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1974 can also be written as 4/24/1974 in the US and as 24/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

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April 24, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 1974:

  • Nfl grants franchise to tampa bay (buccaneers).
  • Dutch women's hockey team becomes world champion.
  • Stephen king publishes ''carrie'', his first novel under his own name.

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April 24, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 24, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 24, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:16 am and setting at 10:37 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 24, 1974?


Famous people born on April 24, 1974:

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Eric Kripke

    American television director, producer and writer.

  • Stephen Wiltshire

    British artist and autistic savant.

  • Comedy Dave

    Hong kong-english radio host.

  • Muhoozi Kainerugaba

    Brigadier in uganda people's defence forces (updf).

  • Marc Collins

    Nfl punter (seattle seahawks).

  • Toine Rorije

    Soccer player (go ahead eagles).

  • Jared Tomich

    Defensive end (new orleans saints).

  • Barry Watson

    Actor.

  • Brian Marshall

    American bassist (creed and alter bridge).

  • Dave Vitty

    British radio personality.

  • Barry Stock

    Guitarist.

  • Marcus Payten
  • Lea Garofalo
  • Adrian Ilie
  • Dragan Marković
  • Fábio Previdelli
  • Michael Roesch

Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

  • Robert Penn Warren
    Robert Penn Warren

    American writer (born in 1905).

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April 24, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years and 1 day old,

or 600 months and 1 day old,

or 2609 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18264 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 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 24, 1974?

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 24, 1974.

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April 24, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 1974:

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • Carl August Ehrensvärd
  • Vittorio Filippini
  • Franz Jonas
  • Bud Abbott (76)

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Daniel Defoe

    Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

  • Wilba Cather

    Wilba Cather was an American writer known for her novels about frontier life in the Great Plains, including 'O Pioneers!' and 'My Ántonia'.

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April 24, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 1974:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 1974:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 1974:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 24, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  2. - Bennie And The Jets
  3. - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
  4. - The Loco-Motion
  5. - Oh My My

April 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 24, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - The Cat Crept In
  3. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  4. - Angel Face
  5. - Everyday

April 24, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1974 was The Payback by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 24, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 24, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Payback
  2. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  3. - Dancing Machine
  4. - Mighty Mighty
  5. - Let's Get Married

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April 24, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Claudine

Claudine

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Berry

Dark Star

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

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Peter Cushing, Shane Briant, Madeline Smith, David Prowse

April 24, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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

Landline

Landline

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gillian Robespierre

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Movin' On

Movin' On

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

April 24, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

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The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

Cogan'S Trade by George Higgins

Cogan'S Trade

By:

The American master of crime George V. tells the story of the mob, and the man who makes sure that their rules are the only ones.

The Secret Life Of Plants by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird

The Secret Life Of Plants

By:

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

I Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven

I Heard The Owl Call My Name

By:

Kingcome is a village nestled in the Pacific Northwest's remote wilderness. It was established by two brothers, Kwakiutl myth.

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

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.

April 24, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 24, 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

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 April 24, 1974?

On April 24, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1974?

On April 24, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 1974?

On April 24, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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 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.

Discover how April 1974 calendar looked like.

Wednesday April 24, 1974