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October 28, 1974 was the 301st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 28, 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 28, 1974, who was born and died on October 28, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 28, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Haven't Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. Lenny, directed by Bob Fosse), 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 28th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 28, 1974?
- October 28, 1974: What happened on that day?
- October 28, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 28, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 28, 1974?
- October 28, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 28, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- October 28, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 28, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- October 28, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 28, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 28, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 28, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 28, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 28, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on October 28, 1974?
What day of the week was October 28, 1974?
October 28, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 301st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 28, 1974 can also be written as 10/28/1974 in the US and as 28/10/1974 in UK and Europe.
October 28, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 28, 1974:
- Luna 23 launched
October 28, 1974: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - Pittsburgh Steelers : 17 - 24
October 28, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th 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 28, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 28, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 28th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 28, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 28, 1974 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 28, 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 28, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:27 pm and setting at 04:54 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 28, 1974?
Famous people born on October 28, 1974:
![Joaquin Phoenix]()
Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin phoenix is a highly acclaimed actor known for his roles in films such as 'gladiator', 'walk the line', and 'joker'.
- Dayanara Torres
Puerto rican beauty queen and actress.
- Braden Looper
Weatherford, oklahoma -- baseball pitcher (bronze medalist 1996 olympics).
- Vicente Moreno
Manager and footballer from spain.
- Dejan Stefanović
Serbian coach and footballer.
- Henri Crockett
Nfl linebacker (atlanta falcons).
- Leaf Phoenix in Puerto Rico actor (Russkies
Space camp).
- Elena Roger
Actress.
![David Foenkinos]()
David Foenkinos- Magnus Powell
- María Renée Prudencio
- Agostino Santillo
- Ina-Yoko Teutenberg
Whose famous birthday is on October 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 28th:
![Julia Roberts]()
Julia RobertsAmerican actress.
![Frank Ocean]()
Frank OceanFrank ocean is a grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for his soulful r&b music and for being one of the first major artists to come out...
![Eros Ramazzotti]()
Eros RamazzottiItalian guitarist and singer-songwriter.
![Dennis Franz]()
Dennis FranzDennis Franz is an American actor best known for his role as Detective Andy Sipowicz on the television series NYPD Blue.
![Troian Bellisario]()
Troian BellisarioAmerican singer and actress, best known for her role as spencer hastings on abc family's pretty little liars.
![Lauren Holly]()
Lauren HollyBristol, pennsylvania -- actress (picket fences).
![Daphne Zuniga]()
Daphne ZunigaSan francisco, california -- actress.
![Evelyn Waugh]()
Evelyn WaughBritish novelist, best known for his book "decline and fall", published in september 1928.
![Annie Potts]()
Annie PottsAmerican actress with supporting and light leading roles.
![Elsa Lanchester]()
Elsa LanchesterLondon, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.
October 28, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 5 months old,
or 593 months and 22 days old,
or 2581 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18071 days old,
if you were born on October 28, 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 28, 1974?
There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 28, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 28, 1974.
October 28, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 28, 1974:
- Flaviano Magrassi
- Luigi Ruggeri
- Louis Saillant
- Everaldo
- David Jones
- Paul Frankeur
What famous deaths happened on October 28th?
Famous deaths on October 28th:
![Matthew Perry]()
Matthew PerryCanadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
![James MacArthur]()
James MacArthurAmerican actor (born 1937).
![Morey Amsterdam]()
Morey AmsterdamAmerican actor, singer, and screenwriter (d. 1996).
![Alice Brady]()
Alice BradyActress (my man godfrey gay divorcee), died at 46.
![Constance Dowling]()
Constance DowlingActress (blind spot) dies at 49 from cardiac arrest.
![Gerard Kelly]()
Gerard KellyScottish actor (born 1959).
![Jimmy Makulis]()
Jimmy MakulisGreek-german singer (d. 2007).
- Cicilia Chiang
Renowned Chinese-American restaurateur and cookbook author.
- Savita
Indian dentist who died tragically in Ireland due to complications from a septic miscarriage, sparking debates on abortion laws.
- Kathleen Booth
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on compilers and programming languages.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 28th
October 28, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 28, 1974:
- St. Anastasia II
- St. Remigius
- Greece - Oxi (No) Day
- Czechoslovakia - gains its independence from Austria-Hungary (1918); Holiday in the Czech Republic, Remembrance Day in Slovakia.
- Also see October 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St. Salvius
- St. Abraham
- R.C. Saints - October 28th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: Saint Jude (a.k.a Saint Thaddaeus or "of James")
- St. Eadsin
- St. Simon the Zealot (erroneously a.k.a. "the Canaanite")
Saints celebrated on October 28, 1974:
- Saint Godwin
October 28, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 28, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 28th and November 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 1974 was You Haven't Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.
October 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
- Carole King - Jazzman
- Elton John - The Bitch Is Back
- Bad Company - Can't Get Enough
October 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 28, 1974 was Everything I Own by Ken Boothe, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.
October 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ken Boothe - Everything I Own
- Sweet Sensation - Sad Sweet Dreamer
- John Denver - Annie's Song
- Slade - Far Far Away
- Peter Shelley - Gee Baby
October 28, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 28, 1974 was Let's Straighten It Out by Latimore, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.
October 28, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Latimore - Let's Straighten It Out
- Kool & The Gang - Higher Plane
- B.T. Express - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
- Little Beaver - Party Down - Part 1
- James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
October 28, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 28, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Lenny
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Bob Fosse
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Valerie Perrine, Jan Miner, Stanley Beck
Country: United States of America
Earthquake
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene
Country: United States of America
The Savage Is Loose
Release year: 1974
Directed by: George C. Scott
Starring: George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, John David Carson, Lee Montgomery
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
October 28, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 28, 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
Release year: 1974
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Release year: 1974
Written by: Jeffrey Grant Rice
Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt
Country: United States of America
Land of the Lost
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Brad Silberling
Soundstage
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Dave Erdman
Starring: Mike Bloomfield, Harry Chapin, Willie Dixon, Dr. John
October 28, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 28, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
More Joy
By: Alex Comfort
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 …
The Dogs Of War
By: Frederick Forsyth
"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 …
The Memory Book
By: Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
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.
The Rhinemann Exchange
By: Robert Ludlum
Autumn 1943. American agent David Spaulding has been among the global espionage elite that have converged in Buenos Aires. His top-secret mission could bring an end to World War II.
October 28, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 28, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Elimination
Tank
Rebound
Who was the US President on October 28, 1974?
On October 28, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 28, 1974?
On October 28, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 28, 1974?
On October 28, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 28th?
October 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Pittsburgh synagogue shoots: american online payments company paypal bans gab, a social media site that is associated with the alt-right movement. joyent, gab’s american hosting provider, says they will end their service tomorrow. after it was revealed that robert bowers was one of the 11 suspects in the deaths yesterday, the move was taken.
- 2017 - 28 october 2017 mogadishu bombings. two car bombs explode near mogadishu's national theater, killing at least 25 people. this attack comes two weeks after hundreds were killed in a similar attack. islamist group al-shabaab claims responsibility.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: battle of mosul (2016): un reports that 232 civilians were killed in and around mosul by the islamic state of iraq (and the levant).
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.
