Friday April 05, 1974: on this day

April 05, 1974 was the 95th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 05, 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 April 05, 1974, who was born and died on April 05, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 05, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hooked On A Feeling by Blue Swede), movies (e.g. Foxy Brown, directed by Jack Hill), TV series (e.g. The Zoo Gang) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 5th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 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

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April 05, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 05, 1974:

  • World's tallest building, the world trade center opens in new york city (110 stories).

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April 05, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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?

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

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on April 5th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 05, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 05, 1974 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on April 05, 1974?


Famous people born on April 05, 1974:

  • Sheryl Cruz
    Sheryl Cruz

    Singer and actress from the philippines.

  • Windie Diaz

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Julien Boutter

    French tennis player.

  • Lukas Ridgeston

    Slovak actor and director.

  • Vyacheslav Voronin

    Russian high jumper.

  • Sandra Bagarić

    Croatian opera singer and actress.

  • Katja Holanti

    Finnish biathlete.

  • Oleg Khodkov

    Russian handball player.

  • Ariel López

    Argentine footballer.

  • Mike DuHaney

    New haven, connecticut -- soccer defender (1996 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Sahaj Ticotin

    American musician/producer (ra).

  • Uhm Tae Woong

    South korean actor.

  • Marcus Jones

    An english politician and lawyer.

  • Sahaj

    American singer-songwriter and producer (ra).

  • Rick Terry

    Nfl defensive tackle (new york jets).

  • Marya Hornbacher

    Author.

  • Roohallah Jomei

Whose famous birthday is on April 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 5th:

  • Pharrell Williams
    Pharrell Williams

    Pharrell Williams is an American musician, record producer, and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful production duo The Neptunes and...

  • Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck

    He was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.

  • Hayley Atwell
    Hayley Atwell

    Hayley atwell is a british actress known for her role as peggy carter in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Lily James
    Lily James

    Lily james is a british actress known for her roles in downton abbey, cinderella, and mamma mia! here we go again.

  • Spencer Tracy
    Spencer Tracy

    American actor, both on broadway and in film.

  • Colin Powell
    Colin Powell

    American military hero, for his leadership during the gulf war in jan 1991.

  • Jane Asher
    Jane Asher

    British actress, writer, and businesswoman.

  • Roger Corman
    Roger Corman

    American motion picture director and writer.

  • Peter Greenaway
    Peter Greenaway

    Welsh screenwriter and director.

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April 05, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years and 18 days old,

or 600 months and 18 days old,

or 2611 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18281 days old,

if you were born on April 05, 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 April 05, 1974?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 5th 2025.

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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April 05, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 05, 1974:

  • Bino Bini

    Italian fencer (b. 1900).

  • A. Y. Jackson

    Canadian painter (b. 1882).

  • William Hudson

    New zealand-australian engineer (d. 1978).

  • Jennifer Vyvyan
  • Antonio Acciai

What famous deaths happened on April 5th?

Famous deaths on April 5th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Isabel Jewell
    Isabel Jewell

    American actress on stage, film and television.

  • Molly Picon
    Molly Picon

    American actress (b. 1898).

  • Paul Ritter
    Paul Ritter

    English actor (b. 1966).

  • Divya Bharti
    Divya Bharti

    Indian bollywood actress (born 1974).

  • Charlene Holt
    Charlene Holt

    American actress, known for supporting roles on television and in film.

  • Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy

    American producer and actor from ireland (d. 1972).

  • Inez Courtney
    Inez Courtney

    Dies at 67.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 5th

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April 05, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 05, 1974:

  • Arbor Day in South Korea
  • The last day of the tax year in the United Kingdom.
  • Blessed Kreszentia Hoess
  • Qingming Festival in the Chinese calendar
  • Mauritius: Ougadi.

Observances on April 05, 1974:

  • International Day of Conscience

Saints celebrated on April 05, 1974:

  • Saint Vincent Ferrer
  • Saint Geeraard
  • Saint Irena (d. 304)
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April 05, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 05, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 1st and April 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

April 05, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 05, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hooked On A Feeling
  2. - Bennie And The Jets
  3. - Sunshine On My Shoulders
  4. - Seasons In The Sun
  5. - 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.

April 05, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 05, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  3. - Remember Me This Way
  4. - Everyday
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week April 1st and April 7th.

April 05, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 05, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 1st and April 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
  2. - Lookin' For A Love
  3. - Outside Woman
  4. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  5. - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend

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April 05, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 05, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Foxy Brown

Foxy Brown

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jack Hill

Starring: Pam Grier, Antonio Fargas, Peter Brown, Terry Carter

Country: United States of America

Truck Turner

Truck Turner

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan

Starring: Isaac Hayes, Yaphet Kotto, Alan Weeks, Annazette Chase

Caged Heat

Caged Heat

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jonathan Demme

Starring: Juanita Brown, Erica Gavin, Roberta Collins, Ella Reid

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

April 05, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 05, 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:

The Zoo Gang

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

Landline

Landline

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gillian Robespierre

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Release year: 1974

Nakia

Nakia

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

April 05, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 05, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red by Harry Kemelman

Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red

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Rabbi Small meets militant activists, anarchists and a mad terrorist on a college campus. In this New York Times bestseller, Rabbi Small is once again looking for refuge outside of the confines.

The Best Of Life by David Scherman

The Best Of Life

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1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

I Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven

I Heard The Owl Call My Name

By:

Kingcome is a village nestled in the Pacific Northwest's remote wilderness. It was established by two brothers, Kwakiutl myth.

The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

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A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

April 05, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 05, 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

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on April 05, 1974?

On April 05, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1974?

On April 05, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 05, 1974?

On April 05, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 5th?

April 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of April. 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 April 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - The libyan national army troops reached the outskirts tripoli to secure a critical military checkpoint called "bridge 27".
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli defence forces released footage of a man who was shot dead trying to break the gazan border fence. israel claims he was carrying an ak47 and explosives, including grenades. it also accused hamas "playing with fire".
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan. a suicide bomber kills at most six people and injures 18 others near a pakistan army vehicle participating in the census in lahore.

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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 April 1974?

April 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 1974 calendar looked like.

Friday April 5, 1974