What happened on Friday April 05, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1974:

• World Trade Center Opens in New York City The World Trade Center, then the world's tallest building standing at 110 stories, was officially opened in New York City. This architectural marvel would become an iconic symbol of American economic power and urban engineering until its tragic destruction on September 11, 2001.
• Stephen King Debuts with 'Carrie' Stephen King's first published novel, 'Carrie,' was released by Doubleday, launching the career of what would become one of the most prolific and influential horror writers in modern literature. The novel, about a telekinetic teenage girl, would later be adapted into a successful film.
• Cricket Legends' Final Test Match Garry Sobers and Rohan Kanhai, two legendary West Indian cricketers, played their last Test cricket match, marking the end of an era for Caribbean cricket. Both players were renowned for their exceptional skills and significant contributions to the sport.

Events in 1974

April 05, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 05, 1974

April 05, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 95th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1974 can also be written as 4/5/1974 in the US and as 5/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

Famous people born on April 05, 1974:

• Julien Boutter

  Professional French tennis player who competed at international levels during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Uhm Tae-woong

  South Korean actor known for his roles in television dramas and films.

• Vyacheslav Voronin

  Russian high jumper.

• Lukas Ridgeston

  Slovak actor and director.

• Katja Holanti

  Finnish biathlete.

• Oleg Khodkov

  Russian handball player.

• Ariel López

  Argentine footballer.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on April 5th

Famous people died on April 05, 1974:

• Bino Bini

  Italian fencer (b. 1900).

• A. Y. Jackson

  Canadian painter (b. 1882).

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 5th

April 05, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 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 05, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 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 05, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 05, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 05, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:26 pm and setting at 05:58 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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Your place in the Universe on April 05, 1974

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Someone born on April 05, 1974 is:

51 years 1 month old,

or 613 months and 9 days old,

or 2666 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18667 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1974?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 05, 1974.

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