What happened on Thursday October 03, 1974?

Here's what happened on October 03, 1974:

• Watergate Trial Commences The landmark Watergate trial begins, marking a critical moment in American political history. This trial would expose widespread corruption in the Nixon administration and ultimately lead to significant reforms in political accountability.
• Pelé Retires from Professional Soccer Pelé, widely considered the greatest soccer player of all time, officially retires from professional soccer, concluding an extraordinary career that transformed the sport globally.
• Frank Robinson Breaks MLB Color Barrier Frank Robinson makes history by becoming baseball's first African American major league manager when hired by the Cleveland Indians, a significant milestone in sports integration.
• Devastating Peru Earthquake An 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck Peru, causing significant loss of life and widespread damage. The earthquake killed 78 people and injured 2,414 others. The epicenter was located 50 miles (80 km) west of the city of Chimbote, causing substantial geological and infrastructural disruption.
• Guildford Pub Bombing The Provisional Irish Republican Army conducted a terrorist attack, bombing two pubs frequented by British Army personnel in Guildford, Surrey. The attack resulted in five deaths and 54 injuries, escalating tensions in the Northern Ireland conflict.
• Soviet Atomic Bomb Detonation The Soviet Union detonates a 1.7-kiloton atomic bomb near the village of Udachny as part of a dam construction project. The test was halted due to unexpectedly high radioactive fallout, revealing environmental risks of nuclear testing.
• Nancy Wilcox Disappearance Nancy Wilcox goes missing in Salt Lake City, Utah, potentially becoming a victim of serial killer Ted Bundy. Her disappearance would later be linked to Bundy's murderous spree.
• California Lieutenant Governor Resigns Edwin Reinecke, Lieutenant Governor of California, resigns after receiving probation and a suspended 18-month jail sentence for a perjury conviction, highlighting political accountability.
• The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Released United Artists releases the crime drama film 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three', starring Walter Matthau and directed by Joseph Sargent, a notable entry in the 1970s urban crime genre.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Oct. 03, 1974

Newspapers from Oct. 03, 1974

October 03, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 276th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1974 can also be written as 10/3/1974 in the US and as 3/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

Famous people born on October 03, 1974:

• Marianne Timmer

  Olympic gold medalist and world champion speed skater from the Netherlands, known for her exceptional performances in short track and long...

• Bjarke Ingels

  Renowned Danish architect and founder of BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), known for innovative and sustainable architectural designs worldwide.

Famous people born in 1974

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Famous people died on October 03, 1974:

• Alessandro Bagnato

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on October 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1974 was I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - I Honestly Love You
2. Billy Preston - Nothing From Nothing
3. Dionne Warwicke - Then Came You
4. First Class - Beach Baby
5. Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
2. The Osmonds - Love Me For A Reason
3. John Denver - Annie's Song
4. Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
5. Donny & Marie Osmond - I'm Leaving It All Up To You

October 03, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 1974 was You Haven't Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
2. James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
3. Ohio Players - Skin Tight
4. B.T. Express - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
5. Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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October 03, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 03, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 03, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:31 pm and setting at 10:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1974.

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Someone born on October 03, 1974 is:

50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 11 days old,

or 2640 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18486 days old,

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

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 3rd 2025.

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

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

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