What happened on Tuesday March 05, 1974?

Here's what happened on March 05, 1974:

• US Soldier Drives Tank into East Berlin In a dramatic Cold War incident, U.S. Army Specialist William A. Thompson Jr. stole a 50-ton M60 tank from Turner Barracks in West Berlin, drove through Checkpoint Charlie into East Berlin, and caused significant chaos for 70 minutes, highlighting the tensions of the divided city.
• Israeli Forces Withdraw from Suez Canal West Bank During the aftermath of the Yom Kippur War, Israeli military forces completed their strategic withdrawal from the western bank of the Suez Canal, marking a significant de-escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
• Portugal Affirms Colonial Stance in African Territories Portuguese Prime Minister Marcello Caetano delivered a defiant speech to the National Assembly in Lisbon, asserting Portugal's intention to maintain colonial control over Guinea-Bissau, Angola, and Mozambique, despite ongoing guerrilla resistance and international pressure.
• Candide Musical Opens on Broadway The musical 'Candide' premiered at the Broadway Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run that would continue for 740 performances, showcasing the vibrant theatrical scene of the era.
• Sports Event: Penalty Shot Failure In a sports match, Ralph Stewart failed to convert a crucial penalty shot for the Islanders, a moment of tension in a competitive game.
• Hans Bond: Dutch Soccer Player Profile Hans Bond, a professional soccer player for FC Volendam, was noted in the sports records of the day, representing the local Dutch football scene.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Mar. 05, 1974

Newspapers from Mar. 05, 1974

March 05, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 64th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 05, 1974 can also be written as 3/5/1974 in the US and as 5/3/1974 in UK and Europe.

March 05, 1974 in March 1974 calendar

Famous people born on March 05, 1974:

• Eva Mendes

  Eva Mendes is a prominent American actress known for her charismatic performances in romantic comedies and action films like Hitch, Training...

• Matt Lucas

  Matt Lucas is a renowned British comedian, actor, and writer famous for his work in comedy shows like Little Britain and as a television...

• Larbi Benboudaoud

  Larbi Benboudaoud is a French judoka who won a silver medal in the half-lightweight division at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, representing...

• Barbara Schöneberger

  Barbara Schöneberger is a popular German television host, actress, and singer known for her entertaining and versatile media presence.

• Jill Ritchie

  Jill Ritchie is an American actress with modest recognition in the entertainment industry.

• Matthieu Delormeau

  Matthieu Delormeau is a French television presenter and radio host known for his work on reality TV shows and talk shows.

• Kevin Connolly (actor)

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on March 5th

Famous people died on March 05, 1974:

• Billy De Wolfe

  American actor (born in 1907).

• Sol Hurok

  Russian-american 20th century impresario who managed many well-known performers such as margot fonteyn and isadora duncan.

• John Samuel Bourque

  Canadian colonel and politician (b. 1894).

• William Kinnear
• Knudåge Riisager
• Paul Wyss
• Pëtr Anochin

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on March 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 05, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

1. Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
2. Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
3. Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were
4. Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie
5. David Essex - Rock On

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 05, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

1. Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
2. Alvin Stardust - Jealous Mind
3. The Hollies - The Air That I Breathe
4. Suzi Quatro - Devil Gate Drive
5. Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl

March 05, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 05, 1974 was Mighty Love - Pt. 1 by The Spinners, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

1. The Spinners - Mighty Love - Pt. 1
2. Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
3. The Soul Children - I'll Be The Other Woman
4. Bobby Womack - Lookin' For A Love
5. Johnnie Taylor - We're Getting Careless With Our Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 5th is Pisces.

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March 05, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 05, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 03:54 pm and setting at 05:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 06, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 1974.

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Your place in the Universe on March 05, 1974

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Someone born on March 05, 1974 is:

51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 9 days old,

or 2671 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18698 days old,

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

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 5th 2026.

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

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

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