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Monday April 01, 1974: on this day
April 01, 1974 was the 91st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 01, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 01, 1974, who was born and died on April 01, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 01, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hooked On A Feeling by Blue Swede), movies (e.g. Foxy Brown, directed by Jack Hill), TV series (e.g. The Zoo Gang) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 1st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 01, 1974?
- April 01, 1974: What happened on that day?
- April 01, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 01, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 01, 1974?
- April 01, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 01, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- April 01, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 01, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- April 01, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 01, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 01, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 01, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 01, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 01, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on April 01, 1974?
What day of the week was April 01, 1974?
April 01, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 91st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 01, 1974 can also be written as 4/1/1974 in the US and as 1/4/1974 in UK and Europe.
April 01, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 01, 1974:
- Pioneer hall opens
- Yourdon, inc forms
- Ayatollah khomeini calls for an islamic republic in iran.
- In the united kingdom, the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties come into being.
- The local government act 1972 of england and wales comes into effect.
April 01, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st 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 01, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 1st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 01, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 01, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 01, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 01:40 pm and setting at 03:55 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 1974.
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Who was born on April 01, 1974?
Famous people born on April 01, 1974:
- Richard Christy
American actor and drummer (death iced earth, charred walls of the damned).
- Hugo Ibarra
Argentinian manager and footballer.
- China Chow
British actress.
- Hugo Benjamin Ibarra
Argentine footballer.
- Sandra Volker
German swimmer.
- Beatriz Batarda
English-portuguese actress.
- John Glen
English politician.
- Colby Donaldson
American actor and television host.
- Kim Sasabone
- Paolo Bettini
- Cyril Raffaelli
- Alberto Rodríguez Barrera
- Andrea Sandri
- Ben Storey
- Steve Watson
- Ermanno Zonzini
Whose famous birthday is on April 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 1st:
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Logan PaulLogan paul is a social media influencer and youtuber known for his controversial content and stunts.
![Toshirô Mifune]()
Toshirô MifuneToshirô mifune was a japanese actor known for his collaborations with director akira kurosawa, particularly in films like seven samurai and...
![Mirjana Karanovic]()
Mirjana KaranovicRenowned Serbian actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.
![Ali MacGraw]()
Ali MacGrawAli macgraw is an american actress and model, best known for her role in the film 'love story'.
![Randy Orton]()
Randy OrtonAmerican professional wrestler.
![Debbie Reynolds]()
Debbie ReynoldsAmerican actress, dancer and stage entertainer.
![Asa Butterfield]()
Asa ButterfieldAsa butterfield is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as 'hugo' and 'ender's game'.
![Hannah Spearritt]()
Hannah SpearrittHannah spearritt is a british pop singer known for being a member of the pop group s club 7..
![William Daniels]()
William DanielsWilliam daniels is an american actor known for his roles as mr.
![Milan Kundera]()
Milan KunderaCzech republic's most well-known living writer.
April 01, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years and 23 days old,
or 600 months and 23 days old,
or 2612 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18286 days old,
if you were born on April 01, 1974.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1974?
There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 1st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 01, 1974.
April 01, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 01, 1974:
- Alfred Ernest Whitehead
Composer dies at 86.
- Josef Křepela
- Maurice Raizman
- Ruth Abramowitsch
- Hal Tidrick
What famous deaths happened on April 1st?
Famous deaths on April 1st:
![Marvin Gaye]()
Marvin GayeAmerican singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.
![Leslie Cheung]()
Leslie CheungHong Kong singer and actor who achieved fame in Asia and internationally.
![John Forsythe]()
John ForsytheAmerican actor, singer, and producer (d.2010).
![Noah Beery]()
Noah BeeryJr.
![Jim Jordan]()
Jim JordanActor fibber mcgee, who was born 1896, dies of a blod lump at the age of 91.
![Barbara Luddy]()
Barbara LuddyAmerican actress (born in 1908).
- Elanore of Aquitaine
Elanore of Aquitaine was a powerful and influential medieval queen who ruled as the Duchess of Aquitaine and later as the Queen of France...
- Liyla Landau
Soviet physicist known for his contributions to condensed matter physics.
- Kathleen Lonsdale
Kathleen Lonsdale was a pioneering British crystallographer who made significant contributions to the understanding of the structure of...
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April 01, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 01, 1974:
- Orissa - a state in eastern India celebrates "Utkal Divas", its statehood day.
- India - Start of financial year.
- Canada - Beginning of government's fiscal year.
- Japan - The official start of school years in most universities and schools. Also, the official First Day of Work at companies and offices for new university graduates hires, marked by welcoming ceremonies and speeches.
- April 1 is known as April Fool's Day or All Fools' Day in many countries.
- Roman Empire - Veneralia celebrated to honor Venus.
- In San Marino, two Captains Regent, elected by Parliament, take office for six months.
- Last day of the Assyrian New Year Celebration
- International Day of the Birds.
- In England and Wales, local government reorganisations traditionally happen on April 1.
Saints celebrated on April 01, 1974:
- Saint Waleric
- Saint Hugh of Grenoble
- Saint Jacoba
April 01, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 01, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 1st and April 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1974 was Hooked On A Feeling by Blue Swede, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.
April 01, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
- Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
- John Denver - Sunshine On My Shoulders
- Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
- Sister Janet Mead - The Lord's Prayer
April 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.
April 01, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
- Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
- Gary Glitter - Remember Me This Way
- Slade - Everyday
- The Glitter Band - Angel Face
April 01, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 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 1st and April 7th.
April 01, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
- Bobby Womack - Lookin' For A Love
- Bloodstone - Outside Woman
- MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- The Staple Singers - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend
April 01, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 01, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Foxy Brown
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Jack Hill
Starring: Pam Grier, Antonio Fargas, Peter Brown, Terry Carter
Country: United States of America
Truck Turner
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan
Starring: Isaac Hayes, Yaphet Kotto, Alan Weeks, Annazette Chase
Caged Heat
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Jonathan Demme
Starring: Juanita Brown, Erica Gavin, Roberta Collins, Ella Reid
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
April 01, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 01, 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:
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
Nakia
Release year: 1974
Country: United States of America
April 01, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 01, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Partners
By: Louis Auchincloss
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.
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.
I Heard The Owl Call My Name
By: Margaret Craven
Kingcome is a village nestled in the Pacific Northwest's remote wilderness. It was established by two brothers, Kwakiutl myth.
Alistair Cooke'S America
By: Alistair Cooke
It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.
The Best Of Life
By: David Scherman
1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages
April 01, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 01, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Rebound
Who was the US President on April 01, 1974?
On April 01, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 01, 1974?
On April 01, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 01, 1974?
On April 01, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 1st?
April 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 iran floods: the iranian government declares an emergency in the southwestern provinces at risk of flooding. they also worked to evacuate many villages, as forecasters foresaw more heavy rains last week that could have caused severe flooding.
- 2018 - 2016-18 kashmir unrest: two civilians, three soldiers and 13 militants were killed in clashes in south kashmir, india.
- 2017 - Intervention military against isil: an iraqi airstrike close to al qaim in anbar province, iraq kills ayad al-jumaili. he is believed to be isil’s second-in command.
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.
