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About September 18th, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: Hurricane Fifi strikes Honduras with 110 mph winds, killing 5,000 people.
  • Day of the week: September 18th, 1974 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Shabana Azmi, James Gandolfini
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe by Barry White
  • #1 UK song: Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas
  • Popular movie: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three directed by Joseph Sargent

More about September 18th, 1974? See below for more news and curiosities on September 18th, 1974.

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What day of the week was September 18, 1974?


September 18, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 261st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 18, 1974 can also be written as 9/18/1974 in the US and as 18/9/1974 in UK and Europe.

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September 18, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 18, 1974:

  • Hurricane fifi strikes honduras with 110 mph winds, killing 5,000 people.

September 18, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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September 18, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 18th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 18, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 18, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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September 18, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 18, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 18, 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 18, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:39 am and setting at 08:52 pm.

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 18, 1974?


Famous people born on September 18, 1974:

  • Travis Schuldt
    Travis Schuldt

    American actor.

  • Xzibit

    Xzibit is an american rapper, actor, and television host, best known for his music career and hosting the mtv show pimp my ride.

  • Sol Campbell

    Sol Campbell is a retired English footballer known for his successful career as a central defender.

  • Emily Rutherfurd

    American actress.

  • Damon Jones

    American football coach and player.

  • Ticha Penicheiro

    Portuguese-american basketball player and agent.

  • Andrew Hansen

    Screenwriter and comedian from australia.

  • Artūrs Skrastiņš

    Latvian actor.

  • Tomi Mykkänen
  • Caio Eduardo de Mello Cazziolato
  • Maurizio Campari
  • Phil Groeneveld
  • Patrizia Ritondo
  • Mirco Poloni
  • Tiga

Whose famous birthday is on September 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 18th:

  • Shabana Azmi
    Shabana Azmi

    Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress and politician who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and is known for her social and political...

  • James Gandolfini
    James Gandolfini

    James gandolfini was an american actor best known for his role as tony soprano in the television series the sopranos.

  • Jada Pinkett Smith
    Jada Pinkett Smith

    Jada pinkett smith is an american actress and model known for her roles in films such as the nutty professor and the matrix series.

  • Greta Garbo
    Greta Garbo

    Swedish-american actress, one the most famous and magical stars of the silverscreen.

  • Aisha Tyler
    Aisha Tyler

    Aisha tyler is an american comedian and actress known for her role as lana kane in the animated series archer and her co-hosting of the...

  • James Marsden
    James Marsden

    James marsden is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as x-men, enchanted, and the notebook.

  • Jason Sudeikis
    Jason Sudeikis

    Jason sudeikis is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his roles in movies such as horrible bosses...

  • Robert Blake
    Robert Blake

    American actor.

  • Tara Fitzgerald
    Tara Fitzgerald

    Sussex, england -- actress (siren).

  • Patrick Schwarzenegger
    Patrick Schwarzenegger

    American actor and model, patrick is the third of his four children.

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How old is someone born on September 18, 1974?


Someone born on September 18, 1974 is:

49 years 8 months old,

or 596 months and 18 days old,

or 2594 weeks

or 18158 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 18, 1974?

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 18th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 18, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 18, 1974.

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September 18, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 18, 1974:

  • Edna Best

    Hove, england -- actress (key, calendar, escape, intermezzo).

  • Amanat Ali Khan

    Pakistani classical singer (b. 1922).

  • Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi
  • Harry Beck
  • Hideo Saito
  • Flora Sanhueza

What famous deaths happened on September 18th?

Famous deaths on September 18th:

  • Russ Meyer
    Russ Meyer

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2004).

  • Franchot Tone
    Franchot Tone

    Niagara falls, new york -- actor (dr freeland-ben casey).

  • Frank Morgan
    Frank Morgan

    Frank morgan was an american actor best known for his role as the wizard in the classic film the wizard of oz.

  • Lona Andre
    Lona Andre

    American actress who appeared in over 60 films during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

  • Fred Karno
    Fred Karno

    English actor and screenwriter (b. 1866).

  • Pamela Brown
    Pamela Brown

    American television newscaster and reporter.

  • Ernie Coombs
    Ernie Coombs

    American-canadian television host (d.2001).

  • Jams Hendrix

    Jams Hendrix was an American musician, singer, and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the...

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September 18, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 18, 1974:

  • Also see September 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Chile - Independence Day (first junta 1810)
  • RC Saints - Feast day of St Joseph of Cupertino and Methodius of Olympus
  • In ancient Greece, the fifth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries.

Observances on September 18, 1974:

  • International Equal Pay Day
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September 18, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 18, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 16th and September 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 18, 1974 was Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

September 18, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 18, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
  2. - Rock Me Gently
  3. - I Honestly Love You
  4. - Nothing From Nothing
  5. - I Shot The Sheriff

September 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 18, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

September 18, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 18, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 16th and September 22nd. 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 18, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 18, 1974 was Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

September 18, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 18, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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September 18, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 18, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Joseph Sargent

Starring: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo

Country: United States of America

Female Trouble

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Waters

Starring: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole

Country: United States of America

Phase IV

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Saul Bass

Starring: Nigel Davenport, Michael Murphy, Lynne Frederick, Alan Gifford

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

September 18, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 18, 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

Release year: 1974

Written by:

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

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

No, Honestly

No, Honestly

Release year: 1974

Starring: John Alderton, Pauline Collins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

September 18, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 18, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

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.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

By:

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

The Wall Street Gang by Richard Ney

The Wall Street Gang

By:

THE WALL STREET GANG, IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT IF YOU SCRAP TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO THE MARKET AND ATTACK THE FINANCIAL CONSPIRACY WITH ITS OWN WEAPONS, YOU CAN BEAT STOCK

September 18, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 18, 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

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

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Who was the US President on September 18, 1974?

On September 18, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 18, 1974?

On September 18, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on September 18, 1974?

On September 18, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about September 18th?

September 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syria missile strikes (september 2018, news: the russian ilyushin il-20 aircraft carrying fourteen people, which had been missing since monday overs the mediterranean sea, has been shot down. russia accuses israel for not providing enough warning before it launched its attacks. this caused syria to shoot down the plane.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: a few hundred protestors gather in yangon, myanmar's capital commercial. they condemn rohingya militants and any foreign interference in the rakhine conflict.
  • 2016 - Insurgency in kashmir: four jaish-e-mohammed militants attacked an indian army base close to the pakistan border, killing at least 17 soldiers.

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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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