What happened on Wednesday April 03, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 03, 1974:

• 1974 Super Outbreak: Most Violent Tornado Event in US History On April 3, 1974, a massive and unprecedented tornado outbreak occurred across 13 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada. The event was characterized by an extraordinary number of 148 tornadoes, with 30 classified as F4 or F5 intensity - the most violent tornado outbreak ever recorded at that time. The devastation was immense, resulting in 319 fatalities, over 6,000 injuries, and widespread destruction across multiple states.
• Xenia, Ohio Tornado: Devastating Community Impact During the 1974 Super Outbreak, a particularly destructive tornado struck Xenia, Ohio, forming near Bellbrook and moving northeast with a complex multiple-vortex structure. The tornado killed 32 people and obliterated a significant portion of the town, becoming one of the most memorable and tragic events of the outbreak.
• First Tornado of the 1974 Super Outbreak The devastating 1974 Super Outbreak began at 9:30 a.m. on April 3, when the first tornado touched down in Indiana, marking the start of a catastrophic series of storms that would reshape meteorological understanding of tornado events.
• Gold Price Reaches Record High On April 3, 1974, the price of gold reached a record high of US$197 per ounce in Paris, France, reflecting significant economic volatility and investor sentiment during this period.

Events in 1974

April 03, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 03, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 03, 1974

April 03, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 93rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 03, 1974 can also be written as 4/3/1974 in the US and as 3/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 03, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

Famous people born on April 03, 1974:

• Benjamin Pech

  Renowned French ballet dancer and 'danseur étoile' (principal dancer) of the Paris Opera Ballet, known for his exceptional technical skill...

• Marcus Brown

  Professional basketball player who played as a guard in American leagues.

• Inma del Moral

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on April 3rd

Famous people died on April 03, 1974:

• Cora Sandel

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 3rd

April 03, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 03, 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 03, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 03, 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 03, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 03, 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 3rd 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 03, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 03, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 03, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 03, 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 03, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:04 pm and setting at 04:59 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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Someone born on April 03, 1974 is:

51 years and 20 days old,

or 612 months and 20 days old,

or 2664 weeks

or 18648 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 03, 1974?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 03, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 03, 1974.

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