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October 24, 1975 was the 297th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 24, 1975 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 24, 1975, who was born and died on October 24, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Blood by Neil Sedaka), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. Wonder Woman) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 24th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 24, 1975?
- October 24, 1975: What happened on that day?
- October 24, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 24, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 24, 1975?
- October 24, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 24, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- October 24, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 24, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- October 24, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 24, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 24, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 24, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 24, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on October 24, 1975?
What day of the week was October 24, 1975?
October 24, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 297th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 24, 1975 can also be written as 10/24/1975 in the US and as 24/10/1975 in UK and Europe.
October 24, 1975: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 24, 1975:
- Turkish diplomat shot dead in paris
- In iceland, 90% of women take part in a national strike, refusing to work in protest of gender inequality.
October 24, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 24, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 24th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 24, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 24, 1975 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 24, 1975 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 October 24, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:12 pm and setting at 12:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 20, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1975.
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Who was born on October 24, 1975?
Famous people born on October 24, 1975:
- Ilir Kurti
Prime Minister of Kosovo since 2021.
- Frank Seator
Liberian footballer (d. 2013).
- Juan Pablo Ángel
Colombian footballer.
- Juan Ángel
Colombian footballer.
- Corey Dillon
Hb (cincinnati bengals).
- Amy Bailey
- Roland Kökény
- Rune Nilssen
- Rolf Landerl
- Stokely Mason
- Sabrina Milazzo
Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:
![Kevin Kline]()
Kevin KlineAmerican actor and director.
![Gilbert Bécaud]()
Gilbert BécaudHe was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Martin Campbell]()
Martin CampbellNew zealand producer and director.
![Mallika Sherawat]()
Mallika SherawatMallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.
![Tim Pocock]()
Tim PocockTim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Sammy Petrillo]()
Sammy PetrilloAmerican actor (d. 2009).
![Tom Fletcher]()
Tom FletcherNfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).
![Natalie Anderson]()
Natalie AndersonTv actress.
October 24, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 5 months old,
or 581 months and 26 days old,
or 2530 weeks
or 17710 days old,
if you were born on October 24, 1975.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 October 24, 1975?
There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 24, 1975.
October 24, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 24, 1975:
- İsmail Erez
Turkish lawyer and diplomat, turkish ambassador to france (b. 1919).
- Zdzisław Żygulski
Polish historian, author, and academic (b. 1888).
- Réal Lemieux
- Cipriano Mera
- Jacques Paul Migne
What famous deaths happened on October 24th?
Famous deaths on October 24th:
![Raul Julia]()
Raul JuliaRaul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Anita Björk]()
Anita BjörkSwedish actress (b. 1923).
![Robert Guillaume]()
Robert GuillaumeAmerican television and musical stage actor.
![Marcia Strassman]()
Marcia StrassmanAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Peggy Moran]()
Peggy MoranAmerican singer and actress (d. 2002).
![Leslie Jordan]()
Leslie JordanAmerican actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).
![Claire Windsor]()
Claire WindsorAmerican actress (born 1897).
![Ana Bertha Lepe]()
Ana Bertha LepeMexican model and actress (b. 1934).
- John McCarthy
Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 24th
October 24, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 24, 1975:
- Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
- Discordianism - Maladay
- Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
- United Nations Day (charter 1945)
Observances on October 24, 1975:
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
- United Nations Day
- World Development Information Day
- Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
October 24, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 24, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 24, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1975 was Bad Blood by Neil Sedaka, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 24, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 24, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Neil Sedaka - Bad Blood
- John Denver - Calypso
- Jefferson Starship - Miracles
- Eagles - Lyin' Eyes
- Spinners - They Just Can't Stop It (Games People Play)
October 24, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1975 was Hold Me Close by David Essex, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 24, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 24, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Essex - Hold Me Close
- Art Garfunkel - I Only Have Eyes For You
- The Drifters - There Goes My First Love
- Morris Albert - Feelings
- The Chi-Lites - It's Time For Love
October 24, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1975 was To Each His Own by Faith, Hope And Charity, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 24, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 24, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Faith, Hope And Charity - To Each His Own
- The Spinners - They Just Can't Stop It the (Games People Play)
- Ohio Players - Sweet Sticky Thing
- War - Low Rider
- Sly Stone - I Get High On You
October 24, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 24, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Zorro
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita
Country: Italy
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Milos Forman
Hester Street
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver
Starring: Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard, Dorrie Kavanaugh
The Teasers
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Michele Massimo Tarantini
Starring: Gloria Guida, Giuseppe Pambieri, Gianfranco D'Angelo, Gisella Sofio
October 24, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 24, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Wonder Woman
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Saturday Night Live
Release year: 1975
Written by: Lorne Michaels
Starring: Don Pardo, Lenny Pickett, Darrell Hammond
Country: United States of America
In Good Company
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Paul Weitz
Fawlty Towers
Release year: 1975
Starring: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The New Tom & Jerry Show
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Charles A. Nichols
October 24, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 24, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
By: Judith Rossner
Based on a true story, Looking for Mr. Goodbar is the #1 New York Times Bestseller. It's a story about love, power, and death during 1970s sexual revolution.
The Great Railway Bazaar
By: Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux's bizarre, original, and highly entertaining railway odyssey was published over thirty years ago. It has since become a classic in travel literature.
Breach Of Faith
By: Theodore H. White
We didn't immediately grasp the threat posed by Nixon's 1973-1974 crisis. The problem, however, was that the President had elevated himself above all drama and confusion.
The Greek Treasure
By: Irving Stone
A fictionalized narrative of the derided by determined efforts of German traveler-archaeologist, Henry Schliemann, and his second wife, Sophia Engastromenos, to excavate the sites of Homeric Troy and ancient Mycenae
Bring On The Empty Horses
By: David Niven
David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.
October 24, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 24, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Steeplechase
Jet Fighter
Hi-way
Doctor Pong
Indy 800
Who was the US President on October 24, 1975?
On October 24, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1975?
On October 24, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 24, 1975?
On October 24, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 24th?
October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of October. 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 October 24th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
- 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.
What happened in 1975?
1975 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
- British population agrees to European Common Market membership
- Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal
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What was the calendar for October 1975?
October 1975 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
