Wednesday June 26, 1974: on this day

June 26, 1974 was the 177th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 26, 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 26, 1974, who was born and died on June 26, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 26, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series (e.g. The Capone Investment) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 26th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 26, 1974?


June 26, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 177th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1974 can also be written as 6/26/1974 in the US and as 26/6/1974 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1974 in June 1974 calendar

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June 26, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 26, 1974:

  • The universal product code is scanned for the first time to sell a package of wrigley's chewing gum at the marsh supermarket in troy, ohio.

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June 26, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th 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 26, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on June 26th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 26, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 26, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 26, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 01:04 pm and setting at 12:35 am.

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 26, 1974?


Famous people born on June 26, 1974:

  • Derek Jeter
    Derek Jeter

    Pequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).

  • Jeff Cohen
    Jeff Cohen

    Jeff cohen is an american actor best known for his role as chunk in the 1985 film the goonies.

  • Nicole Saba
    Nicole Saba

    Lebanese actress and singer (the 4 cats).

  • Jason Kendall

    American ex-professional baseball catcher who played from 1996 to 2010.

  • Conor Kostick

    Irish author known for his young adult fantasy novels like 'Epic'.

  • Matt Striker

    American actor and sportscaster for wrestling.

  • Jeff Frankenstein

    American musician (newsboys).

  • Karisma Kapoor

    Actress.

  • Dieter Kalt

    Hockey forward (team austria 1998).

  • Kristofer Steen

    Swedish guitarist (refused & final exit).

  • Damien Nazon
  • Trần Hiếu Ngân
  • Jean-Kasongo Banza
  • Petru Pop
  • Nora Skalli

Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:

  • Ariana Grande
    Ariana Grande

    American actress and singer.

  • Amanda Cerny
    Amanda Cerny

    Amanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...

  • Jennette McCurdy
    Jennette McCurdy

    Jennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.

  • Dany Boon
    Dany Boon

    French actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.

  • Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza

    Aubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.

  • Véronique Genest
    Véronique Genest

    French actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...

  • Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell

    Chris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.

  • Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman

    American actor from a prominent family.

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

  • Peter Lorre
    Peter Lorre

    Hungarian actor on stage, tv and film, as well screenwriter and director.

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June 26, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 2 days old,

or 2596 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18173 days old,

if you were born on June 26, 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 26, 1974?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 26, 1974.

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June 26, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 26, 1974:

  • Lorenzo Favero
  • Gheorghe Albu

What famous deaths happened on June 26th?

Famous deaths on June 26th:

  • Françoise Dorléac
    Françoise Dorléac

    French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.

  • Edith Fellows
    Edith Fellows

    American singer and actress (d.2011).

  • Clifford Brown

    American musician.

  • Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider

    One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.

  • Howard Baker

    American politician who served as a Republican Senator from Tennessee and as White House Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan.

  • Coulton Skinner

    Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.

  • Zehava Shemer

    Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.

  • Strom Thurmond

    American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.

  • Zarra Zaharoff

    Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.

  • Romaldo Benjamin

    Australian politician and member of the Australian House of Representatives.

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June 26, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 26, 1974:

  • United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • Flag Day in Romania
  • Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
  • Independence Day in Madagascar

Observances on June 26, 1974:

  • International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Saints celebrated on June 26, 1974:

  • Saints John and Paul
  • Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
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June 26, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 26, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 24th and June 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1974 was Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

June 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 24th and June 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sundown
  2. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  3. - You Make Me Feel Brand New
  4. - Be Thankful For What You Got
  5. - If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

June 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

June 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 24th and June 30th. 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 26, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 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 24th and June 30th.

June 26, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 24th and June 30th. 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. - Rock Your Baby
  5. - Son Of Sagittarius

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June 26, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 26, 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

The Swinging Cheerleaders

The Swinging Cheerleaders

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jack Hill

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

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 26, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 26, 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 Capone Investment

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

My Old Man

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

And the Big Men Fly

And the Big Men Fly

Release year: 1974

Wodehouse Playhouse

Wodehouse Playhouse

Release year: 1974

June 26, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 26, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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 Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

By:

A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

The Memory Book

By:

You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Times To Remember

By:

The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.

June 26, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 26, 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

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on June 26, 1974?

On June 26, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 1974?

On June 26, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 26, 1974?

On June 26, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 26th?

June 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
  • 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.

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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.

Wednesday June 26, 1974