Monday April 08, 1974: on this day
About April 8th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: Discovery Island opens
- Day of the week: April 8th, 1974 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Patricia Arquette, Jacques Brel
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Bennie And The Jets by Elton John
- #1 UK song: Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks
- Popular movie: The Beast Must Die directed by Paul Annett
More about April 8th, 1974? See below for more news and curiosities on April 8th, 1974.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 08, 1974?
- April 08, 1974: What happened on that day?
- April 08, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 08, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 08, 1974?
- How old is someone born on April 08, 1974?
- April 08, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- April 08, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 08, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- April 08, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 08, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 08, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 08, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 08, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on April 08, 1974?
What day of the week was April 08, 1974?
April 08, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 98th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 08, 1974 can also be written as 4/8/1974 in the US and as 8/4/1974 in UK and Europe.
April 08, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 08, 1974:
- Discovery island opens
- At atlanta-fulton county stadium, hank aaron hits his 715th career home run to surpass babe ruth's 39-year-old record.
April 08, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?
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April 08, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 08, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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April 08, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 08, 1974 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 07:44 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 1974 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1974.
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Who was born on April 08, 1974?
Famous people born on April 08, 1974:
- Chris Kyle
Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.
- Niaja Okorafor
Niaja Okorafor is a Nigerian-American writer of science fiction and fantasy novels, including 'Who Fears Death' and the 'Binti' trilogy.
- Chino XL
American rapper and lyricist known for his complex rhymes.
- Alvis Whitted
Alvis Whitted was a successful football player who made a mark in the sport.
- Toutai Kefu
Tongan-australian rugby player.
- Nnedi Okorafor
Nigerian-american educator and author.
- Nayden Todorov
Bulgarian conductor.
- Holger Hott Johansen
Norwegian orienteerist.
- Holger Hott
Norwegian engineer and competitor in orienteering.
- Christopher Scott «Chris» Kyle
Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:
- Patricia Arquette
American actress.
- Jacques Brel
Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.
- Taylor Kitsch
Taylor kitsch is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv series friday night lights and films such as x-men origins: wolverine and...
- Julian Lennon
British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).
- Biz Markie
Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.
- John Schneider
John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.
- Franco Corelli
Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
- John Gavin
Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.
- Robert Kiyosaki
Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.
- Christine Boisson
French actress.
How old is someone born on April 08, 1974?
Someone born on April 08, 1974 is:
50 years 1 month old,
or 601 months and 28 days old,
or 2617 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18321 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1974?
There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 8th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 08, 1974.
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April 08, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 08, 1974:
- James Charles McGuigan
Canadian cardinal (b. 1894).
- James McGuigan
What famous deaths happened on April 8th?
Famous deaths on April 8th:
- Annette Funicello
American actress.
- Ben Johnson
100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).
- Sara Montiel
Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).
- Claire Trevor
American singer and actress (d. 2000).
- María Félix
Mexican film actress.
- Lars Hanson
Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.
- Frank Milan
Actor (witness), passes away at 71.
- Arleen Whelan
Deaths of a stroke at the 78.
- Siler Picasso
Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
- Majour Picasso
A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.
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April 08, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 08, 1974:
- Buddha's Birthday in Japan
Saints celebrated on April 08, 1974:
- Saint Constance
- Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
- Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
April 08, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 08, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 8th and April 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1974 was Bennie And The Jets by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.
April 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
- Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
- MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- Sister Janet Mead - The Lord's Prayer
- Redbone - Come And Get Your Love
April 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.
April 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
- Mud - The Cat Crept In
- Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
- The Glitter Band - Angel Face
- Slade - Everyday
April 08, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1974 was Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.
April 08, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
- MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- Bloodstone - Outside Woman
- The Staple Singers - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend
- James Brown - The Payback
April 08, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 08, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 08, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:
April 08, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 08, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
April 08, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 08, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on April 08, 1974?
On April 08, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1974?
On April 08, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 08, 1974?
On April 08, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 8th?
April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
- 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.
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 April 1974?
April 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.