Friday October 04, 1974: on this day

October 04, 1974 was the 277th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 04, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 04, 1974, who was born and died on October 04, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 04, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, directed by Tobe Hooper), TV series (e.g. Kolchak: The Night Stalker) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 4th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 04, 1974?


October 04, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 277th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1974 can also be written as 10/4/1974 in the US and as 4/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

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October 04, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 04, 1974:

  • John lennon releases walls & bridges album

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October 04, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 4th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 04, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 04, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 08:11 pm and setting at 11:16 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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Who was born on October 04, 1974?


Famous people born on October 04, 1974:

  • Paco León
    Paco León

    Spanish screenwriter and producer of spanish actor.

  • Doreén Dietel

    Doreén dietel is a german actress known for her roles in various german television shows and films.

  • Eze Madumere

    Nigerian politician who served as Deputy Governor of Imo State.

  • Claudia Elena Vasquez

    Miss universe - best costume (colombia 1997).

  • Kiti Kokkonen
  • Sajen Corona
  • Mafalda Arnauth
  • Maria Vittoria Longhitano
  • Valentin Năstase
  • Jorge Banguero
  • Santiago Ondo
  • Alejandro Cárdenas
  • Davide Baruffi
  • Gonzalo Aloras

Whose famous birthday is on October 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 4th:

  • Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon

    American actress, who is well-known for her roles in films since her 1970s debut.

  • Christoph Waltz
    Christoph Waltz

    Christoph waltz is an austrian actor known for his captivating performances in quentin tarantino films, particularly for his roles in...

  • Alicia Silverstone
    Alicia Silverstone

    American actress, producer and author.

  • Dakota Johnson
    Dakota Johnson

    American celebrity family, first child of actor husband don johnson and actress melanie griffith.

  • Julien Clerc
    Julien Clerc

    French chanson and pop singer.

  • Liev Schreiber
    Liev Schreiber

    He was an american actor on stage and screen.

  • Anne Rice
    Anne Rice

    American writer.

  • Wendy Makkena
    Wendy Makkena

    American actress and dancer, known for her versatility and experience in comedy, voice-over, film and shakespeare.

  • Melissa Benoist
    Melissa Benoist

    American actress and singer.

  • Rocío Dúrcal
    Rocío Dúrcal

    Spanish actress and singer (d. 2006).

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October 04, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 6 months old,

or 594 months and 20 days old,

or 2585 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18100 days old,

if you were born on October 04, 1974.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 4th 2024.

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

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

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October 04, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 04, 1974:

  • Anneth Sexton

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet known for her confessional style of writing.

  • Annalis Sexton

    Annalis Sexton was an American poet known for her confessional style and exploration of themes such as mental illness, trauma, and...

  • Robert Lee Moore
  • Anne Sexton (46)

What famous deaths happened on October 4th?

Famous deaths on October 4th:

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • Norman Wisdom
    Norman Wisdom

    English actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter (b. 1915).

  • Tom Bell
    Tom Bell

    English actor on stage and in film (born 1933).

  • Jill Bennett
    Jill Bennett

    Actress (skull and hawks), dies at 58 from unknown causes.

  • Evelean Rembrandt

    Evelean Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter, renowned for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.

  • Dreden Rembrandt

    Dreden Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter who is generally considered one of the greatest painters in European art history.

  • Wildon Rembrandt

    Wildon Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his masterful use of chiaroscuro.

  • Arles Rembrandt

    A Dutch Golden Age painter, Rembrandt is known for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.

  • Janace Joplin

    Janace Joplin was an American singer and songwriter who was a major figure of the psychedelic rock era of the 1960s.

  • Mercedies Sosa

    Iconic Argentine singer known for her powerful voice and social activism.

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October 04, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 04, 1974:

  • World Space Week, 4-10 October
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October 04, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 04, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 30th and October 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1974 was I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Honestly Love You
  2. - Nothing From Nothing
  3. - Then Came You
  4. - Beach Baby
  5. - You Haven't Done Nothin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kung Fu Fighting
  2. - Love Me For A Reason
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Hang On In There Baby
  5. - I'm Leaving It All Up To You

October 04, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 1974 was You Haven't Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 04, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Haven't Done Nothin'
  2. - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
  3. - Skin Tight
  4. - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
  5. - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe

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October 04, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 04, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Starring: Marilyn Burns, Edwin Neal, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain

Country: United States of America

The Odessa File

The Odessa File

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Jon Voight, Maximilian Schell, Maria Schell, Mary Tamm

Country: United States of America

Airport 1975

Airport 1975

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jack Smight

Starring: Charlton Heston, Karen Black, George Kennedy, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Country: United States of America

Appassionata

Appassionata

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gianluigi Calderone

Starring: Ornella Muti, Ninetto Davoli, Eleonora Giorgi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Valentina Cortese, Carla Mancini, Renata Zamengo, Luigi Antonio Guerra, Jeanine Martinovic, Isabella Bruno

Country: Italy

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

October 04, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 04, 1974 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brad Silberling

Pobol y Cwm

Pobol y Cwm

Release year: 1974

Starring: Gwenfair Vaughan, Rhys Parry Jones, Beth Robert, Dewi Williams

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Flash Nick from Jindavick

Flash Nick from Jindavick

Release year: 1974

October 04, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 04, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

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"Knocking off an armoured truck or a bank is just crude. A whole republic can be taken down with a single stroke. Sir James Manson is a shadowy titan in London's financial sector who is plotting a coup d’etat within …

The Wall Street Gang by Richard Ney

The Wall Street Gang

By:

THE WALL STREET GANG, IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT IF YOU SCRAP TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO THE MARKET AND ATTACK THE FINANCIAL CONSPIRACY WITH ITS OWN WEAPONS, YOU CAN BEAT STOCK

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

More Joy by Alex Comfort

More Joy

By:

The book that revolutionized America’s thinking about sex is back to fulfill the needs of the 1980s. Dr. Comfort has updated and revised his classic to offer current, caring advice as well as important information about the health risks for …

A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan

A Bridge Too Far

By:

This is the classic account of one of World War II's most dramatic battles.

October 04, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 04, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

history

Who was the US President on October 04, 1974?

On October 04, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1974?

On October 04, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 04, 1974?

On October 04, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 4th?

October 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Relations between india and russia: russian president vladimir putin arrives india to meet prime minister narendra modi.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army, allied paramilitary fighters, and the iraqi army storm the isil-held hawija in kirkuk governorate. hawija remains one of the few remaining strongholds of isil in iraq.
  • 2016 - Sectarianism and violence in pakistan: two motorcyclists open fire on a bus heading to hazara town in quetta, pakistan. the attack killed four shia hazara women and injured two others. (the daily mail, (dawn)

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What happened in 1974?

1974 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
  • Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim peaks at #1
  • 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy

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What was the calendar for October 1974?

October 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Friday October 4, 1974