What happened on Monday April 08, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 08, 1974:

• Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth's Home Run Record On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves made baseball history by hitting his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's long-standing record of 714 home runs. The historic moment occurred at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, where Aaron hit the record-breaking home run off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing, marking a significant milestone in Major League Baseball and symbolizing a breakthrough moment for African American athletes.
• Discovery Island Opens at Walt Disney World On April 8, 1974, Discovery Island opened as a wildlife and conservation attraction at Walt Disney World in Florida. The island, located in Bay Lake, served as a zoological park where guests could observe and learn about various animal species in a naturalistic setting before being replaced by other Disney attractions.

Events in 1974

April 08, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 08, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 1974

April 08, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 98th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1974 can also be written as 4/8/1974 in the US and as 8/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

Famous people born on April 08, 1974:

• Chris Kyle

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• Chino XL

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Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on April 8th

Famous people died on April 08, 1974:

• James Charles McGuigan

  Canadian cardinal (b. 1894).

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 8th

April 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1974 was Bennie And The Jets by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
2. Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
3. MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
4. Sister Janet Mead - The Lord's Prayer
5. Redbone - Come And Get Your Love

April 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
2. Mud - The Cat Crept In
3. Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
4. The Glitter Band - Angel Face
5. Slade - Everyday

April 08, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1974 was Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
2. MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
3. Bloodstone - Outside Woman
4. The Staple Singers - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend
5. James Brown - The Payback

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th 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 08, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 07:44 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 08, 1974

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Someone born on April 08, 1974 is:

51 years and 15 days old,

or 612 months and 15 days old,

or 2663 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18643 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1974?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 08, 1974.

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