What happened on Saturday June 01, 1974?

About June 1st, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: Dr. Henry Heimlich publishes the groundbreaking technique for rescuing choking victims in Emergency Medicine journal, introducing a life-saving method that would become standard in first aid worldwide.
  • Day of the week: June 1st, 1974 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: The Streak by Ray Stevens
  • #1 UK song: Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes
  • Popular movie: Papillon directed by Michael Noer

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June 01, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 01, 1974:

  • Heimlich Maneuver Published Dr. Henry Heimlich publishes the groundbreaking technique for rescuing choking victims in Emergency Medicine journal, introducing a life-saving method that would become standard in first aid worldwide.
  • Flixborough Chemical Plant Disaster A catastrophic industrial explosion occurred at the Nypro chemical plant in Flixborough, Lincolnshire, UK, resulting in 28 fatalities and significant damage. The incident highlighted critical industrial safety concerns and led to major reforms in chemical plant safety regulations.
  • Brenda Ball Disappearance Brenda Ball, a victim of serial killer Ted Bundy, goes missing from Burien, Washington, marking a tragic moment in the serial killer's criminal history.
  • Experimental Music Album Recorded A unique live album titled 'June 1, 1974' is recorded at the Rainbow Theatre in London, featuring an avant-garde collaboration between Kevin Ayers, John Cale, Brian Eno, and Nico.
  • Jim Stafford's 'My Girl Bill' Reaches Music Charts Country-pop song 'My Girl Bill' by Jim Stafford peaks at number 12 on the music charts, showcasing the artist's comedic musical style during the mid-1970s.

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June 01, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 01, 1974?


June 01, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1974 can also be written as 6/1/1974 in the US and as 1/6/1974 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 01, 1974?


Famous people born on June 01, 1974:

  • Alanis Morissette

    Canadian alternative rock singer-songwriter who defined the 1990s music scene with her groundbreaking album 'Jagged Little Pill'.

  • Michael Rasmussen

    Professional Danish cyclist known for his climbing abilities and participation in major cycling tours.

  • Melissa Sagemiller

    American actress who appeared in various films and television series during the early 2000s.

  • Wade Morissette

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June 01, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 01, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 01, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

  1. - The Streak youtube
  2. - Band On The Run youtube
  3. - Dancing Machine youtube
  4. - You Make Me Feel Brand New youtube
  5. - The Entertainer youtube

June 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 01, 1974 was Sugar Baby Love by The Rubettes, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

  1. - Sugar Baby Love youtube
  2. - Waterloo youtube
  3. - Shang-A-Lang youtube
  4. - Don't Stay Away Too Long youtube
  5. - Remember You're A Womble youtube

June 01, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 01, 1974 was Be Thankful For What You Got by William DeVaughn, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

  1. - Be Thankful For What You Got youtube
  2. - Hollywood Swinging
  3. - For The Love Of Money
  4. - I'm In Love
  5. - Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing
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June 01, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

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June 01, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 01, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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June 01, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 01, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 01, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:24 pm and setting at 03:38 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jun 04, 1974.

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How old is someone born on June 01, 1974?


Someone born on June 01, 1974 is:

51 years and 5 days old,

or 612 months and 5 days old,

or 2661 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18633 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 01, 1974?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 01, 1974?

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