Wednesday June 26, 1974: on this day
About June 26th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: The Universal Product Code is scanned for the first time to sell a package of Wrigley's chewing gum at the Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio.
- Day of the week: June 26th, 1974 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Ariana Grande, Amanda Cerny
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot
- #1 UK song: The Streak by Ray Stevens
- Popular movie: Appassionata directed by Gianluigi Calderone
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 26, 1974?
- June 26, 1974: What happened on that day?
- June 26, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 26, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 26, 1974?
- How old is someone born on June 26, 1974?
- June 26, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- June 26, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 26, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- June 26, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 26, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 26, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 26, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 26, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on June 26, 1974?
What day of the week was June 26, 1974?
June 26, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 177th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 26, 1974 can also be written as 6/26/1974 in the US and as 26/6/1974 in UK and Europe.
June 26, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 26, 1974:
- The universal product code is scanned for the first time to sell a package of wrigley's chewing gum at the marsh supermarket in troy, ohio.
June 26, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?
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June 26, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 26, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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June 26, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 26, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 June 26, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 01:04 pm and setting at 12:35 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1974.
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Who was born on June 26, 1974?
Famous people born on June 26, 1974:
- Derek Jeter
Pequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).
- Jeff Cohen
Jeff cohen is an american actor best known for his role as chunk in the 1985 film the goonies.
- Nicole Saba
Lebanese actress and singer (the 4 cats).
- Beuford Jeter
Beuford Jeter was a professional baseball player who played shortstop in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees.
- Jason Kendall
American ex-professional baseball catcher who played from 1996 to 2010.
- Conor Kostick
Irish author known for his young adult fantasy novels like 'Epic'.
- Matt Striker
American actor and sportscaster for wrestling.
- Jeff Frankenstein
American musician (newsboys).
- Karisma Kapoor
Actress.
- Dieter Kalt
Hockey forward (team austria 1998).
- Kristofer Steen
Swedish guitarist (refused & final exit).
- Damien Nazon
- Pablo Galdames
- Cyril Nzama
- Jean-Kasongo Banza
- Petru Pop
Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:
- Ariana Grande
American actress and singer.
- Amanda Cerny
Amanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...
- Jennette McCurdy
Jennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.
- Uday Kiran
Uday Kiran was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema.
- Chris O'Donnell
Chris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.
- Dany Boon
French actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.
- Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.
- Véronique Genest
French actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...
- Jason Schwartzman
American actor from a prominent family.
- Eleanor Parker
American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.
How old is someone born on June 26, 1974?
Someone born on June 26, 1974 is:
49 years 11 months old,
or 599 months and 10 days old,
or 2606 weeks
or 18242 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 1974?
There are 21 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 26, 1974.
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June 26, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 26, 1974:
- Lorenzo Favero
- Gheorghe Albu
What famous deaths happened on June 26th?
Famous deaths on June 26th:
- Françoise Dorléac
French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.
- Edith Fellows
American singer and actress (d.2011).
- Howard Baker
American politician who served as a Republican Senator from Tennessee and as White House Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan.
- Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron was an American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter known for her witty and insightful works, including the films 'When Harry...
- Zehava Shemer
Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.
- Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider
One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.
- Coulton Skinner
Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.
- Strom Thurmond
American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.
- Ford Madox Dowell
Ford Madox Dowell was an English novelist, poet, critic, and editor who was one of the leading figures of English literary modernism.
- Clifford Brown
American musician.
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June 26, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 26, 1974:
- United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
- Flag Day in Romania
- Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
- Independence Day in Madagascar
Observances on June 26, 1974:
- International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Saints celebrated on June 26, 1974:
- Saints John and Paul
- Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
June 26, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 26, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 24th and June 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1974 was Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.
June 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 24th and June 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown
- Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
- The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
- William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
- Olivia Newton-John - If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
June 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.
June 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 24th and June 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Stevens - The Streak
- Showaddywaddy - Hey Rock And Roll
- The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
- Gary Glitter - Always Yours
- R Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House
June 26, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1974 was Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man) by The Impressions, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.
June 26, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 24th and June 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Impressions - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - On And On
- The Spinners - I'm Coming Home
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- Eddie Kendricks - Son Of Sagittarius
June 26, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 26, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
June 26, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 26, 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:
June 26, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 26, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
June 26, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 26, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on June 26, 1974?
On June 26, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 1974?
On June 26, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 26, 1974?
On June 26, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about June 26th?
June 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of June. 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 June 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
- 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.
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 June 1974?
June 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.