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March 24, 1974 was the 83rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is March 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 March 24, 1974, who was born and died on March 24, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dark Lady by Cher), movies (e.g. The Night Porter, directed by Liliana Cavani), TV series (e.g. The Zoo Gang) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 24th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 24, 1974?
- March 24, 1974: What happened on that day?
- March 24, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 24, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 24, 1974?
- March 24, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 24, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- March 24, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 24, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- March 24, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 24, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 24, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 24, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 24, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on March 24, 1974?
What day of the week was March 24, 1974?
March 24, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 24, 1974 can also be written as 3/24/1974 in the US and as 24/3/1974 in UK and Europe.
March 24, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 24, 1974:
- 36th ncaa men's basketball championship: north carolina state beats marquette 76-64; this ends ucla's 7-year reign as ncaa basketball champions.
March 24, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th 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 March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 24, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 24th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 24, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 24, 1974 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 24, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:50 am and setting at 09:29 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 1974.
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Who was born on March 24, 1974?
Famous people born on March 24, 1974:
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Alyson HanniganAlyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.
- Doreen Dietel
Doreen Dietel was a talented gymnast who won multiple championships.
- Aries Cobain
Aries Cobain is a renowned journalist known for investigative reporting.
- Tado
Filipino comedian and activist (d. 2014).
- Sergey Klyugin
Russian high jumper.
- Terry Killens
Linebacker (tennessee oilers).
- Chad Butler
Dutch-american drummer (switchfoot).
- Randall Park
Actor.
- RJ Rosales
Actor and singer from the philippines (d. 2011).
- Jacob Lekgetho
- Daniel Chiriță
- Marek Citko
- Micha Djorkaeff
- Suad Liçi
- Kevin Sullivan
Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:
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Jessica ChastainJessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.
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R. Lee ErmeyR.
![Steve McQueen]()
Steve McQueenAmerican actor known for his tough-guy roles.
![Jim Parsons]()
Jim ParsonsAmerican film and television actor.
![Curtis Hanson]()
Curtis HansonAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Robert Carradine]()
Robert CarradineAmerican actor-producer.
![Tommy Trinder]()
Tommy TrinderBritish stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.
![Joseph Barbera]()
Joseph BarberaAmerican cartoonist (born 1911).
![Peter Jacobson]()
Peter JacobsonAmerican actor.
![David Suzuki]()
David SuzukiCanadian environmentalist and scientist.
March 24, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years and 23 days old,
or 600 months and 23 days old,
or 2612 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18286 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 24, 1974?
There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 24, 1974.
March 24, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 24, 1974:
- Olive Higgins Prouty
American journalist and novelist known for her works in the early 20th century.
- Yoshida Isoya
Japanese architect (modern sukiya style), is killed at the age of 79.
- Doris Deane
Dies at 74.
- Hristo Iliev
- Raffaele Terranova
- Alan Jackson
What famous deaths happened on March 24th?
Famous deaths on March 24th:
![Richard Widmark]()
Richard WidmarkAmerican actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
![Robert Culp]()
Robert CulpAmerican actor, stage, film, and television.
![Garry Shandling]()
Garry ShandlingAmerican comedian, writer, actor.
![John Hersey]()
John HerseyAmerican pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).
![Sam Jaffe]()
Sam JaffeActor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.
![Yvonne Mitchell]()
Yvonne MitchellWriter dies at 53.
- Julias Verne
French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.
- Rim Banna
Palestinian singer known for her activism and cultural contributions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 24th
March 24, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 24, 1974:
- World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
- Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.
Observances on March 24, 1974:
- International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Saints celebrated on March 24, 1974:
- Saint Simeon (died 1475)
- Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
March 24, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 24, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 18th and March 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 1974 was Dark Lady by Cher, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.
March 24, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 24, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cher - Dark Lady
- Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
- John Denver - Sunshine On My Shoulders
- Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
- Carly Simon - Mockingbird
March 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.
March 24, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 24, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
- Alvin Stardust - Jealous Mind
- The Hollies - The Air That I Breathe
- Suzi Quatro - Devil Gate Drive
- Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
March 24, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 1974 was Lookin' For A Love by Bobby Womack, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.
March 24, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 24, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Womack - Lookin' For A Love
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
- The Chi-lites - Homely Girl
- The Spinners - Mighty Love - Pt. 1
- Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
March 24, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 24, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Night Porter
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Liliana Cavani
Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Charlotte Rampling, Philippe Leroy, Gabriele Ferzetti
Country: United States of America
Foxy Brown
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Jack Hill
Starring: Pam Grier, Antonio Fargas, Peter Brown, Terry Carter
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
The Sugarland Express
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Goldie Hawn, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks, William Atherton
Country: United States of America
March 24, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
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
Seven Little Australians
Release year: 1973
March 24, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 24, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Eye Of The Storm
By: Patrick White
White's 1973 classic portrays Elizabeth Hunter, a terrifying matriarch, facing her death. Her impatient children, Sir Basil, a celebrated actor, as well as Princess de Lascabane (an adoptive French aristocrat)--wait.
The Joy Of Sex
By: Alex Comfort
The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.
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
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.
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.
March 24, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 24, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on March 24, 1974?
On March 24, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1974?
On March 24, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 24, 1974?
On March 24, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about March 24th?
March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of March. 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 March 24th, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
- 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
- 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.
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 March 1974?
March 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
