What happened on Friday October 04, 1974?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1974:

• Deng Xiaoping's Political Comeback Deng Xiaoping, a prominent Chinese political leader who had been marginalized during the Cultural Revolution, was reinstated as Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China. This appointment, approved by Premier Zhou Enlai and Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong, marked a significant turning point in Deng's political career and would later lead to his transformative leadership of China.
• Death of Poet Anne Sexton Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet Anne Sexton tragically died by suicide through carbon monoxide poisoning. Known for her deeply personal and confessional poetry that explored themes of depression, trauma, and female experience, Sexton was a significant figure in mid-20th century American literature.
• John Lennon Releases 'Walls & Bridges' John Lennon released his fifth solo studio album 'Walls & Bridges' through Apple Records. The album featured notable tracks including the No. 1 hit 'Whatever Gets You Through the Night' (a collaboration with Elton John) and the ethereal '#9 Dream'.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1974

Newspapers from Oct. 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

Famous people born on October 04, 1974:

• Paco León

  Spanish actor, director, and screenwriter known for his versatile work in film and television, particularly in comedy genres.

• Kiti Kokkonen
• Sajen Corona

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on October 4th

Famous people died on October 04, 1974:

• Anne Sexton

  Influential American confessional poet known for her deeply personal and emotionally raw work, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1967...

• Robert Lee Moore

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on October 4th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 4th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on October 04, 1974

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Someone born on October 04, 1974 is:

50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 10 days old,

or 2640 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18485 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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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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