What happened on Thursday April 04, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1974:

• Super Outbreak Tornado Disaster The Super Outbreak was one of the most devastating tornado events in North American history, with 148 tornadoes sweeping across the Midwestern, southern, and eastern United States and Ontario, Canada. The catastrophic event resulted in over $1 billion in damage and tragically claimed 330 lives, making it a significant natural disaster of the 20th century.
• Hank Aaron Ties Babe Ruth's Home Run Record Baseball legend Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth's legendary home run record by hitting his 714th home run, a monumental moment in baseball history that symbolized racial progress and athletic excellence.
• Popular Music Chart Snapshot On April 4, 1974, the music charts reflected the diverse pop culture of the era. In the United States, Blue Swede's 'Hooked On A Feeling' topped the charts, while in the United Kingdom, Terry Jacks' 'Seasons In The Sun' was the number one song.
• Lunar Phase Record On April 4, 1974, the moon was in a waxing gibbous phase, appearing 97% full, creating a near-complete lunar disk visible in the night sky.

Events in 1974

April 04, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1974

April 04, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 94th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1974 can also be written as 4/4/1974 in the US and as 4/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1974:

• Dave Mirra

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• Marya Hornbacher
• Derek Kolstad
• Jim Kay
• Ante Milicic

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1974:

• Ardiccio Modena

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 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 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 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 04, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 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 4th is Aries.

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April 04, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 04, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:16 pm and setting at 05:28 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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Someone born on April 04, 1974 is:

51 years and 19 days old,

or 612 months and 19 days old,

or 2663 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18647 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1974?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 04, 1974.

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