Saturday October 26, 1974: on this day

October 26, 1974 was the 299th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 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 October 26, 1974, who was born and died on October 26, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Then Came You by Dionne Warwicke), movies (e.g. The Little Prince, directed by Stanley Donen), TV series (e.g. Der Leutnant Vom Schwanenkietz) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 26, 1974?


October 26, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 299th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1974 can also be written as 10/26/1974 in the US and as 26/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

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


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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 October 26th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 03:34 pm and setting at 02:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1974.

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Who was born on October 26, 1974?


Famous people born on October 26, 1974:

  • Raveena Tandon
    Raveena Tandon

    Indian actress and producer.

  • Lisa Eldridge

    Makeup artist.

  • Lisa

    Japanese singer and producer (m-flo).

  • Anita Rinaldi

    Director and producer of hungarian porn actress.

  • Rosemarie Dewitt
  • Adriana Ortolani
  • Kevin Overland
  • Aki Parviainen
  • Francesco Bega
  • Jeroen van Veen
  • Casper Zafer
  • János Hrutka
  • Marcus Ljungqvist
  • Oh Na-ra
  • Lucas Oliver Bultó

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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


You are 49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 2 days old,

or 2578 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18051 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 26, 1974?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 26, 1974:

  • Bidia Dandaron

    Buddhist teacher and author in the ussr (born 14 april 1914).

  • Luigi Astore
  • Paul Frankeur
  • Amedeo Rubeo

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

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


Holidays on October 26, 1974:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1974 was Then Came You by Dionne Warwicke, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Then Came You
  2. - You Haven't Done Nothin'
  3. - You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
  4. - Jazzman
  5. - The Bitch Is Back

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1974 was Everything I Own by Ken Boothe, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everything I Own
  2. - Sad Sweet Dreamer
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Far Far Away
  5. - Gee Baby

October 26, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1974 was Higher Plane by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Higher Plane
  2. - Let's Straighten It Out
  3. - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
  4. - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
  5. - You Haven't Done Nothin'

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

The most popular movies on October 26, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Little Prince

The Little Prince

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Stanley Donen

Starring: Richard Kiley, Steven Warner, Joss Ackland, Clive Revill

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

Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Paul Williams, William Finley, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham

Country: United States of America

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge

Country: Germany

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Release year: 1974

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brad Silberling

Countdown

Countdown

Release year: 1974

Starring: Ian 'Molly' Meldrum, Debra Byrne, Daryl Braithwaite, Skyhooks

Country: Australia

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

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

More Joy by Alex Comfort

More Joy

By:

The book that revolutionized America’s thinking about sex is back to fulfill the needs of the 1980s. Dr. Comfort has updated and revised his classic to offer current, caring advice as well as important information about the health risks for …

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

By:

Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan

A Bridge Too Far

By:

This is the classic account of one of World War II's most dramatic battles.

The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

By:

"Knocking off an armoured truck or a bank is just crude. A whole republic can be taken down with a single stroke. Sir James Manson is a shadowy titan in London's financial sector who is plotting a coup d’etat within …

All Things Bright And Beautiful by James Herriot

All Things Bright And Beautiful

By:

When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:

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

The most popular videogames on October 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

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on October 26, 1974?

On October 26, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1974?

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

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What is special about October 26th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1974?

October 1974 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.

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Saturday October 26, 1974