What happened on Saturday September 07, 1974?

Here's what happened on September 07, 1974:

• Anti-Desegregation Busing Rally in Boston Approximately 4,000 people gathered at Boston City Hall Plaza for a rally against desegregation busing, sponsored by Restore Our Alienated Rights (R.O.A.R.). The intense protest escalated to the point where U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy was chased and pelted with tomatoes and eggs, reflecting the deep racial tensions of the era.
• Lusaka Accord: Mozambique Gains Independence A historic diplomatic agreement was signed in Zambia between the Portuguese government and FRELIMO representatives, officially recognizing Mozambique's independence and concluding a decade-long war of independence in southeast Africa.
• Nursing Home Fire Tragedy in Missouri A devastating early morning fire at a nursing home in St. Joseph, Missouri, claimed the lives of 6 elderly women and an 11-year-old boy, underscoring the critical importance of fire safety in care facilities.
• Deadly Avalanche on Mount Everest A tragic mountaineering incident occurred on Mount Everest's West Shoulder, resulting in the deaths of six climbers, including French mountaineer Gérard Devouassoux and five Nepalese Sherpas. Mountaineer Claude Ancey survived the devastating avalanche.
• Shirley Cothran Crowned Miss America 1975 Shirley Cothran, a 21-year-old representative from Texas, was crowned as the 47th Miss America in a prestigious national pageant, representing a milestone in her personal achievement and the annual beauty competition.
• Broadway Musical 'Irene' Closes in New York City The Broadway musical 'Irene' concluded its successful run at the Minskoff Theater in New York City after an impressive 605 performances, marking a significant achievement in musical theater history.
• Deadly Bus Crash in Zambia A catastrophic bus accident in Zambia resulted in the tragic loss of 26 lives, highlighting the potential dangers of transportation in the region.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Sep. 07, 1974

Newspapers from Sep. 07, 1974

September 07, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 250th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 07, 1974 can also be written as 9/7/1974 in the US and as 7/9/1974 in UK and Europe.

September 07, 1974 in September 1974 calendar

Famous people born on September 07, 1974:

• Jean-Noël Ferrari

  French Olympic gold medal-winning fencer who was part of the team foil squad that triumphed at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics, representing...

• Antonio McDyess

  Professional American basketball player who played as a forward/center, notably with the Denver Nuggets during his NBA career.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on September 7th

Famous people died on September 07, 1974:

• S. M. Rasamanickam

  Ceylon politician (b. 1913).

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on September 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 07, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
2. Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
3. Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
4. Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently
5. Donny and Marie Osmond - I'm Leaving It (All) Up To You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 07, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
2. The Osmonds - Love Me For A Reason
3. John Denver - Annie's Song
4. Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
5. Donny & Marie Osmond - I'm Leaving It All Up To You

September 07, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 07, 1974 was Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
2. Dionne Warwicke & Spinners - Then Came You
3. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
4. The Isley Brothers - Live It Up Part 1
5. Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 7th is Virgo.

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September 07, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 07, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 07, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 01:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 01, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Oct 01, 1974.

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Someone born on September 07, 1974 is:

50 years 8 months old,

or 608 months and 7 days old,

or 2644 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18512 days old,

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

There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 7th 2025.

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

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

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