What happened on Sunday April 07, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 07, 1974:

• Hank Aaron Ties Babe Ruth's Home Run Record Baseball legend Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 714th career home run in a closely contested game against the Cincinnati Reds, equaling the legendary Babe Ruth's all-time home run record. This momentous achievement was a significant milestone in baseball history, symbolizing Aaron's extraordinary athletic prowess and challenging the racial barriers of professional sports.
• California Jam Rock Concert A massive rock music event, California Jam, was held at the Ontario Motor Speedway in California, drawing an impressive crowd of 200,000 music enthusiasts. The concert featured iconic bands like Deep Purple and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, representing the vibrant rock music culture of the 1970s.
• Yankees Play First Home Game at Shea Stadium Due to ongoing renovations at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees played their first home game of the season at Shea Stadium. They defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-1, demonstrating their competitive spirit despite the temporary venue change.
• Herb Gardner's 'Thieves' Premieres in New York City Playwright Herb Gardner's theatrical work 'Thieves' made its debut in New York City, contributing to the rich theatrical landscape of the era and potentially offering social commentary through dramatic performance.

Events in 1974

April 07, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 07, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 07, 1974

April 07, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 97th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 07, 1974 can also be written as 4/7/1974 in the US and as 7/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 07, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

Famous people died on April 07, 1974:

• Oscar Zeta Acosta

  Prominent Chicano lawyer, author, and activist who was a key figure in the Chicano civil rights movement and known for his groundbreaking...

• Erisia Gennai Tonietti
• Howard Greer

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 7th

April 07, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 07, 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 07, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 07, 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 07, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 07, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 07, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 07, 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 07, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:44 pm and setting at 07:05 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 07, 1974

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Someone born on April 07, 1974 is:

51 years and 16 days old,

or 612 months and 16 days old,

or 2663 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18644 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 07, 1974?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 07, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 07, 1974.

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