What happened on Friday March 08, 1974?

Here's what happened on March 08, 1974:

• Turkish Airlines Flight 981 Crash Turkish Airlines Flight 981, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, tragically crashed in the Ermenonville Forest near Paris, resulting in the deaths of all 346 people on board. This catastrophic accident was one of the deadliest aviation disasters in history at the time, highlighting critical safety concerns in aircraft design and maintenance.
• Charles de Gaulle Airport Opens in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (now known as Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or Roissy Airport) officially opened, becoming the largest international airport in France and a major global aviation hub. Located northeast of Paris in Roissy-en-France, the airport was designed to replace the older Orly Airport as the primary international gateway for the Paris metropolitan area.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Mar. 08, 1974

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 1974

March 08, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 67th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1974 can also be written as 3/8/1974 in the US and as 8/3/1974 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1974 in March 1974 calendar

Famous people born on March 08, 1974:

• Fardeen Khan

  Prominent Bollywood actor known for his roles in romantic and comedy films during the early 2000s.

• Jenna Fischer

  Acclaimed American actress best known for her role as Pam Beesly in the popular TV series 'The Office'.

• Tobias Menzies

  British actor known for prominent roles in television series like 'Outlander' and 'The Crown', as well as numerous stage and film...

• Bee Wilson

  British food writer and historian renowned for her insightful books on culinary culture and food history.

• Vaibhav Talwar

  Indian model who has made significant contributions to the fashion industry.

• Agathe Lecaron

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on March 8th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 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 08, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 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 8th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 08, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 08, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:37 pm and setting at 07:30 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 1974

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Someone born on March 08, 1974 is:

51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 6 days old,

or 2670 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18695 days old,

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

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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

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

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