Thursday September 26, 1974: on this day

September 26, 1974 was the 269th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is September 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 September 26, 1974, who was born and died on September 26, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 26, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim), movies (e.g. A Woman Under the Influence, directed by John Cassavetes), TV series (e.g. Kolchak: The Night Stalker) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 26, 1974?


September 26, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 269th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1974 can also be written as 9/26/1974 in the US and as 26/9/1974 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 26, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:14 pm and setting at 03:07 am.

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

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Who was born on September 26, 1974?


Famous people born on September 26, 1974:

  • Martin Müürsepp

    Estonian basketball coach and player.

  • Gary Hall Jr

    United states -- 50m/100m/400m free relay (1996 olympics-gold / 2 silver medals).

  • Miranda Nettles

    American country music singer and songwriter, part of the duo Sugarland.

  • Boris Cepeda

    Diplomat and pianist from germany-ecuador.

  • Alison Davies

    Australian rower (1996) olympics.

  • Katie Kauffman

    West lawn, pennsylvania -- field hockey midfielder (1996 olympics).

  • Watkin Tudor Jones
  • Giovanni Maiorano
  • Josh Arieh
  • Andreas Scheuer

Whose famous birthday is on September 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 26th:

  • Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton

    Linda hamilton is a renowned american actress known for her iconic role as sarah connor in the terminator film series.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Jim Caviezel
    Jim Caviezel

    American actor who played jesus in mel gibson’s controversial film "the passion of the christ (2004).

  • Christina Milian
    Christina Milian

    American r&b actress and singer.

  • Melissa Sue Anderson
    Melissa Sue Anderson

    Melissa sue anderson is an american actress best known for her role as mary ingalls on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Lysette Anthony
    Lysette Anthony

    London, england -- actress.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Kent McCord
    Kent McCord

    American actor and star of the tv series "adam 12", which aired from 9/21/1968 through 8/26/1975.

  • Emma Rigby
    Emma Rigby

    English actress.

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


You are 49 years 6 months old,

or 594 months and 2 days old,

or 2583 weeks

or 18081 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 26, 1974?

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 26, 1974:

  • Yu Huang

    Pioneering physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Charles Green

What famous deaths happened on September 26th?

Famous deaths on September 26th:

  • Anna Magnani
    Anna Magnani

    Italian actress, whose work reflects a passionate and extravagant life force.

  • Baden Powell
    Baden Powell

    Brazilian guitarist (born 1937).

  • Gloria Stuart
    Gloria Stuart

    Actress (rose tianic) / founder (screen actors guild).

  • Arthur Hunnicutt
    Arthur Hunnicutt

    Gravelly (arkansas) -- actor (big sky apache uprising).

  • Helen Kane
    Helen Kane

    Actress (heads up pointed heels), is killed by cancer at the age of 62.

  • Richard Mulligan
    Richard Mulligan

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Carl Brisson
    Carl Brisson

    Actor (ship cafe.

  • Elynore Roosevelt

    American politician and diplomat who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945.

  • Keyston Lerner

    Renowned for his work on galaxy formation and evolution.

  • Eltha Gibson

    First African American woman to win a Grand Slam title in tennis.

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

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


Observances on September 26, 1974:

  • International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
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September 26, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 26, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 23rd and September 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1974 was Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 23rd and September 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock Me Gently
  2. - I Honestly Love You
  3. - Nothing From Nothing
  4. - Then Came You
  5. - Beach Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 23rd and September 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kung Fu Fighting
  2. - Love Me For A Reason
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Hang On In There Baby
  5. - I'm Leaving It All Up To You

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 1974 was You Haven't Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 23rd and September 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Haven't Done Nothin'
  2. - Skin Tight
  3. - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
  4. - Do It Baby
  5. - Live It Up Part 1

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

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

A Woman Under the Influence

A Woman Under the Influence

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Cassavetes

Starring: Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands

Country: United States of America

Black Christmas

Black Christmas

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Bob Clark

Starring: Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, John Saxon

Country: United States of America

Juggernaut

Juggernaut

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Richard Harris, Omar Sharif, David Hemmings, Anthony Hopkins

The Cars That Ate Paris

The Cars That Ate Paris

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Peter Weir

Starring: Terry Camilleri, John Meillon, Kevin Miles, Rick Scully

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

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

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

The Capone Investment

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

Les Fargeot

Les Fargeot

Release year: 1974

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

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

The Fan Club by Irving Wallace

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Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

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A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.

The House Of A Thousand Lanterns by Victoria Holt

The House Of A Thousand Lanterns

By:

Jane Lindsay's fascination with Chinese art and marriage to an older man led her to Hong Kong and the treasure-laden House of a Thousand Lanterns.

The Lives Of A Cell by Lewis Thomas

The Lives Of A Cell

By:

National Book Award Winner, Author of the Medusa and the Snail

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.

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

The most popular videogames on September 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

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

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Who was the US President on September 26, 1974?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 26, 1974?

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

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What is special about September 26th?

September 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of September. 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 September 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - Battle of tripoli (2018): heavy fighting in tripoli has been stopped. more than 100 people were killed in the last month by different militias.
  • 2017 - 2017 har adar shooting: three israelis were killed and one more injured when a palestinian gunman opened fire at an israeli settlement in har adar, west bank.
  • 2016 - Colombian conflict: colombian president juan manuel santos, and farc leader rodrigo londono (also known as timochenko), sign a peace agreement in cartagena. this ends the longest-running armed conflict in western hemisphere. on october 2, the final agreement will go to the people for their approval in a referendum.

Find out more about September 26th

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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 September 1974?

September 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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