What happened on Saturday April 06, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 06, 1974:

• California Jam Rock Concert A massive rock concert called 'California Jam' was held at the Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario, California, attracting approximately 250,000 fans. The event featured legendary bands including Earth, Wind & Fire, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, making it one of the most significant rock music events of 1974.
• ABBA Wins Eurovision Song Contest Swedish pop group ABBA won the 19th annual Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, United Kingdom, with their iconic song 'Waterloo'. This victory marked a pivotal moment in the band's international breakthrough and launched them to global stardom.
• Yankees' First Home Game at Shea Stadium The New York Yankees played their first home game of the season at Shea Stadium while Yankee Stadium was under renovation. They defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-1 in this historic match, showcasing their continued competitive spirit during a period of stadium transition.
• Firestone World Tournament of Champions Professional bowler Earl Anthony won the Firestone World Tournament of Champions, further establishing his reputation as one of the top bowlers of the era.

Events in 1974

April 06, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 06, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 06, 1974

April 06, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 96th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 06, 1974 can also be written as 4/6/1974 in the US and as 6/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 06, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

Famous people born on April 06, 1974:

• Carla Peterson

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on April 6th

Famous people died on April 06, 1974:

• Hudson Fysh

  Australian pilot and businessman, co-founded qantas airways limited (b. 1895).

• Willem Marinus Dudok

  Dutch architect (b. 1884).

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 6th

April 06, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 06, 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 06, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 06, 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 06, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 06, 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 6th is Aries.

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April 06, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 06, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 06, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 06, 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 06, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:36 pm and setting at 06:30 am.

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

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Someone born on April 06, 1974 is:

51 years and 17 days old,

or 612 months and 17 days old,

or 2663 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18645 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 06, 1974?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 06, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 06, 1974.

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