Saturday October 05, 1974: on this day
About October 5th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: Guildford pub bombings: bombs planted by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) kill four British soldiers and one civilian.
- Day of the week: October 5th, 1974 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Kate Winslet, Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John
- #1 UK song: Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas
- Popular movie: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre directed by Tobe Hooper
More about October 5th, 1974? See below for more news and curiosities on October 5th, 1974.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 05, 1974?
- October 05, 1974: What happened on that day?
- October 05, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 05, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 05, 1974?
- How old is someone born on October 05, 1974?
- October 05, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- October 05, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 05, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- October 05, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 05, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 05, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 05, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 05, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on October 05, 1974?
What day of the week was October 05, 1974?
October 05, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 278th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 05, 1974 can also be written as 10/5/1974 in the US and as 5/10/1974 in UK and Europe.
October 05, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 05, 1974:
- Guildford pub bombings: bombs planted by the provisional irish republican army (ira) kill four british soldiers and one civilian.
- Bombs planted by the pira in pubs in guildford kill four british soldiers and one civilian.
October 05, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 05, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th 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 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 05, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 5th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 05, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 05, 1974 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 05, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 08:58 pm and setting at 12:16 pm.
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 05, 1974?
Famous people born on October 05, 1974:
- Heather Headley
Producer and actress from trinidad, american singer-songwriter.
- Rich Franklin
American actor and mixed martial artist.
- Anousjka van Exel
Dutch tennis player.
- Colin Meloy
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (the decemberists tarkio & happy cactus).
- Douglas Emerson in Glendale
California, usa; actor (robbie-herbie the love bug).
- Alex Walkinshaw
English actor.
- Sofia Mazagatos
- Jeff Strasser
- Valentina Petrassi
- Carmelo Occhipinti
- Joško Bilić
- Oliver Koletzki
- Geoffrey Claeys
- Christian Core
- Douglas Emerson
- Robert Mateja
- Stefano Pergher
Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:
![Kate Winslet]()
Kate WinsletEnglish singer and actress.
![Neil deGrasse Tyson]()
Neil deGrasse TysonNeil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...
![Maja Salvador]()
Maja SalvadorMaja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.
![Imran Khan]()
Imran KhanPakistani politician and cricketer.
![Sophie Favier]()
Sophie FavierLyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).
![Marie Laforêt]()
Marie LaforêtFrench actress and singer.
![Guy Pearce]()
Guy PearceBritish-australian actor, writer, and dancer.
![Bob Geldof]()
Bob GeldofIrish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.
![Bernie Mac]()
Bernie MacAmerican comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).
![Karen Allen]()
Karen AllenAmerican actress.
How old is someone born on October 05, 1974?
Someone born on October 05, 1974 is:
49 years 7 months old,
or 595 months and 18 days old,
or 2589 weeks and 5 days old,
or 18128 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 1974?
There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 05, 1974.
October 05, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 05, 1974:
- Alexandre Derevitsky
- Richard Küchen
- Virgil Miller
- Zalman Shazar
- Miguel Enríquez
- Ebe Stignani
- Zalman Shazar (זלמן שז"ר)
What famous deaths happened on October 5th?
Famous deaths on October 5th:
![Rodney Dangerfield]()
Rodney DangerfieldRodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...
![Geoffrey Holder]()
Geoffrey HolderBrazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.
![Andrew Keir]()
Andrew KeirActor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.
![Barbara Nichols]()
Barbara NicholsActress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.
![Charles Napier]()
Charles NapierAmerican singer and actor (d. 2011).
![Leonard Rossiter]()
Leonard RossiterBritish actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).
- Odester Jobs
Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.
- Ryzen Jobs
Ryzen Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc.
- Kimothy Jobs
Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.
- Bravery Jobs
Bravery Jobs was an entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc.
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October 05, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 05, 1974:
- World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]
October 05, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 05, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 30th and October 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 05, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1974 was I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.
October 05, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 05, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John - I Honestly Love You
- Billy Preston - Nothing From Nothing
- Dionne Warwicke - Then Came You
- First Class - Beach Baby
- Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
October 05, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.
October 05, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 05, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- The Osmonds - Love Me For A Reason
- John Denver - Annie's Song
- Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
- Donny & Marie Osmond - I'm Leaving It All Up To You
October 05, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 1974 was You Haven't Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.
October 05, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 05, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
- James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
- Ohio Players - Skin Tight
- B.T. Express - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
- Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
October 05, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 05, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 05, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 05, 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:
Pobol y Cwm
Release year: 1974
Starring: Gwenfair Vaughan, Rhys Parry Jones, Beth Robert, Dewi Williams
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Flash Nick from Jindavick
Release year: 1974
October 05, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 05, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Woman He Loved
By: Ralph G. Martin
Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972
A Bridge Too Far
By: Cornelius Ryan
This is the classic account of one of World War II's most dramatic battles.
Plain Speaking
By: Merle Miller
This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.
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 …
Cashelmara
By: Susan Howatch
A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.
October 05, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 05, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Spasim
Who was the US President on October 05, 1974?
On October 05, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1974?
On October 05, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 05, 1974?
On October 05, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 5th?
October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
- 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.
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.
