Tuesday April 16, 1974: on this day

About April 16th, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: Words & Music opens at John Golden Theater NYC for 127 performances
  • Day of the week: April 16th, 1974 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Charlie Chaplin, Dusty Springfield
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB
  • #1 UK song: Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks
  • Popular movie: Dark Star directed by John Carpenter

More about April 16th, 1974? See below for more news and curiosities on April 16th, 1974.

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What day of the week was April 16, 1974?


April 16, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 106th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1974 can also be written as 4/16/1974 in the US and as 16/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

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April 16, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1974:

  • Words & music opens at john golden theater nyc for 127 performances
  • 200,000 attend rock concert california jam i in ontario, california.

April 16, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 16, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th 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 16, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 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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April 16, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 16, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 03:05 am and setting at 03:01 pm.

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 16, 1974?


Famous people born on April 16, 1974:

  • Valarie Rae Miller

    American actress.

  • Danny Pino

    Actor.

  • Walker Stapleton

    Politician.

  • Xu Jinglei

    Chinese actress, singer, and director.

  • Fabián Robles

    Mexican actor.

  • Mat Devine

    American actor and singer (kill hannah).

  • Mathias Malzieu
  • Mario Scappaticcio
  • Zali Steggall
  • Niall Thompson
  • Mattias Timander
  • Pier Giorgio Bellocchio
  • Niek van Oosterum
  • Yuan Hua
  • Irene Tinagli
  • Grizz Chapman
  • Filip Filipov Fratev
  • Luca Maggiore

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

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How old is someone born on April 16, 1974?


Someone born on April 16, 1974 is:

50 years 1 month old,

or 601 months and 7 days old,

or 2614 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18300 days old,

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Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1974?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 16, 1974.

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April 16, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1974:

  • Everett Shelton

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1974:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1974:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  2. - Bennie And The Jets
  3. - Hooked On A Feeling
  4. - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
  5. - Come And Get Your Love

April 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - The Cat Crept In
  3. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  4. - Angel Face
  5. - Everyday

April 16, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 16, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  2. - Outside Woman
  3. - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend
  4. - The Payback
  5. - Mighty Mighty

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April 16, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dark Star

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm

Country: United States of America

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Peter Cushing, Shane Briant, Madeline Smith, David Prowse

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

Candy Stripe Nurses

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Holleb

Starring: Candice Rialson, Robin Mattson, María Rojo, Roger Cruz

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

April 16, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

Landline

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gillian Robespierre

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Release year: 1974

April 16, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

The Secret Life Of Plants by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird

The Secret Life Of Plants

By:

Recent scientific discoveries have revealed the world of plants and their relationship to man. "A wealth of hard facts and amazing scientific and practical knowledge." --Newsweek

The Partners by Louis Auchincloss

The Partners

By:

Louis Auchincloss is here to share his extraordinary powers as an observer in contemporary America. The Partners is a portrait of men and women from what the Partners represents.

The Turquoise Mask by Phyllis A. Whitney

The Turquoise Mask

By:

Amanda Austin believes that her past lies deep within her memories. Now she can test her theory.

Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red by Harry Kemelman

Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red

By:

Rabbi Small meets militant activists, anarchists and a mad terrorist on a college campus. In this New York Times bestseller, Rabbi Small is once again looking for refuge outside of the confines.

April 16, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 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 April 16, 1974?

On April 16, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1974?

On April 16, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1974?

On April 16, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 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.

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