What happened on Tuesday April 02, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 02, 1974:

• Death of French President Georges Pompidou Georges Pompidou, the President of France, passed away in Paris at the age of 62. His death marked a significant moment in French political history, as he had served as President from 1969 to 1974.
• Arganat Committee Report on Yom Kippur War The Arganat Committee published a comprehensive report analyzing the events and implications of the Yom Kippur War, providing critical insights into the conflict's military and political dimensions.
• 46th Academy Awards Ceremony The 46th Academy Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema. Notable winners included 'The Sting' for Best Picture, Glenda Jackson for Best Actress, and Jack Lemmon for Best Actor.
• Tony Greig's Cricket Performance Cricket player Tony Greig delivered an exceptional performance against the West Indies in Port-of-Spain, taking 8 wickets for 86 runs in the first innings and later 5 wickets for 70 runs in the second innings.
• Low-Pressure System Development in the Plains A meteorological event of significance began with the development of a low-pressure system on the lee side of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. This circulation would eventually evolve into a strong low-pressure system affecting the Plains region.

Events in 1974

April 02, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 02, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 1974

April 02, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1974 can also be written as 4/2/1974 in the US and as 2/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

Famous people born on April 02, 1974:

• Chris Robinson (basketball)
• Alexis Hk
• Remo D'Souza
• Håkan Hellström

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on April 2nd

Famous people died on April 02, 1974:

• Georges Pompidou

  Prominent French politician who served as Prime Minister from 1962 to 1968 under President Charles de Gaulle.

• Douglass Dumbrille
• Wilhelm Hansen

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 2nd

April 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1974 was Hooked On A Feeling by Blue Swede, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
2. Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
3. John Denver - Sunshine On My Shoulders
4. Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
5. Sister Janet Mead - The Lord's Prayer

April 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
2. Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
3. Gary Glitter - Remember Me This Way
4. Slade - Everyday
5. The Glitter Band - Angel Face

April 02, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1974 was Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
2. Bobby Womack - Lookin' For A Love
3. Bloodstone - Outside Woman
4. MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
5. The Staple Singers - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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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 02, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 02, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 02:52 pm and setting at 04:28 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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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 1974

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Someone born on April 02, 1974 is:

51 years 1 month old,

or 613 months and 12 days old,

or 2667 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18670 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1974?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 02, 1974.

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