What happened on Friday November 01, 1974?

Here's what happened on November 01, 1974:

• UN Affirms Cyprus Independence The United Nations officially affirms and recognizes the independence of Cyprus, a significant moment in the island's post-colonial history.
• Tragic São Paulo Fire A devastating fire breaks out in São Paulo, Brazil, killing 189 people in less than 25 minutes, marking one of the most tragic urban disasters of the year.
• World Tourism Organization Established The World Tourism Organization (WTO or WToO) is officially established, aiming to promote responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism.
• Argentine Police Official Assassination Alberto Villar, the director of the Policía Federal Argentina secret police, is assassinated by the Montoneros, a left-wing Peronist guerrilla group, highlighting the political tensions in Argentina during the 1970s.
• VVS Laxman Birth VVS Laxman, a renowned Indian cricketer known for his elegant batting style and memorable performances, is born on this date.
• Alison King Birth Alison King, a talented British actress best known for her roles in television, is born on this date.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Nov. 01, 1974

Newspapers from Nov. 01, 1974

November 01, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 305th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 01, 1974 can also be written as 11/1/1974 in the US and as 1/11/1974 in UK and Europe.

November 01, 1974 in November 1974 calendar

Famous people born on November 01, 1974:

• V. V. S. Laxman

  Legendary Indian cricketer known for his elegant batting style and crucial performances in Test cricket, particularly against Australia.

• Olivier Penard

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on November 1st

Famous people died on November 01, 1974:

• Felice Bonomini
• Red Wing

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on November 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 01, 1974 was You Haven't Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
2. Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
3. Carole King - Jazzman
4. Elton John - The Bitch Is Back
5. Bad Company - Can't Get Enough

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 01, 1974 was Everything I Own by Ken Boothe, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Ken Boothe - Everything I Own
2. Sweet Sensation - Sad Sweet Dreamer
3. John Denver - Annie's Song
4. Slade - Far Far Away
5. Peter Shelley - Gee Baby

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 01, 1974 was Let's Straighten It Out by Latimore, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Latimore - Let's Straighten It Out
2. Kool & The Gang - Higher Plane
3. B.T. Express - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
4. Little Beaver - Party Down - Part 1
5. James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 1st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 01, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 01, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:55 pm and setting at 09:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 31, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Nov 29, 1974.

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Your place in the Universe on November 01, 1974

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Someone born on November 01, 1974 is:

50 years 6 months old,

or 606 months and 13 days old,

or 2636 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18457 days old,

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

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 1st 2025.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 01, 1974.

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