What happened on Saturday March 09, 1974?

Here's what happened on March 09, 1974:

• Turkish Airlines Flight 981 Crash On March 9, 1974, Turkish Airlines Flight 981 experienced a catastrophic accident near Paris, France. The DC-10 aircraft suffered an explosive decompression at nearly 23,000 feet, causing the rear cargo door to blow off. This tragic incident resulted in the deaths of all 346 passengers and crew members. Six passengers were ejected from the aircraft and fell to their deaths in a field near Saint-Pathus. The crash remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in history.
• Last Japanese World War II Soldier Surrenders Imperial Japanese Army second lieutenant Hiroo Onoda officially surrendered in the Philippines, 29 years after World War II had ended. Onoda had been faithfully following his last military orders, continuing to operate as a guerrilla fighter, unaware that the war had concluded decades earlier. His surrender marked the symbolic end of Japan's World War II military resistance.
• Viet Cong Attack on Elementary School During the Vietnam War, a devastating Viet Cong mortar attack targeted an elementary school playground in Cai Lay, South Vietnam. The attack killed 23 students aged 8 to 12 years old, with an additional nine children dying from their injuries. This tragic event highlighted the brutal impact of the conflict on civilian populations, especially children.
• Mars 7 Flyby Mission Failure The Soviet Mars 7 space mission experienced a critical technical failure during its Mars flyby attempt. The descent module was released prematurely and missed its intended landing trajectory, ultimately failing to make contact with the Martian surface. This mission represented a significant setback in early Soviet Mars exploration efforts.
• Felix Schlag: Designer of Jefferson Nickel Felix Schlag, an accomplished American professional photographer and sculptor, was recognized for designing the iconic Jefferson 5-cent coin, which was first minted in 1938. His design became a long-standing representation of Thomas Jefferson on U.S. currency.

Events in 1974

March 09, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 09, 1974

Newspapers from Mar. 09, 1974

March 09, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 68th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 09, 1974 can also be written as 3/9/1974 in the US and as 9/3/1974 in UK and Europe.

March 09, 1974 in March 1974 calendar

Famous people born on March 09, 1974:

• Sebastian Lelio

  Chilean film director known for award-winning films like 'A Fantastic Woman' and 'Gloria', who has gained international recognition for his...

• Sophie Schutt

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on March 9th

Famous people died on March 09, 1974:

• Earl W. Sutherland, Jr.

  Prize laureate for his discoveries concerning the mechanisms of the action of hormones.

• Earl Wilbur Sutherland

  merican pharmacologist and biochemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1915).

• Felix Schlag

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on March 9th

March 09, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 09, 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 09, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 09, 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 09, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 09, 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 9th is Pisces.

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March 09, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 09, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 09, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 09, 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 09, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 08:48 pm and setting at 08:01 am.

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

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Someone born on March 09, 1974 is:

51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 28 days old,

or 2673 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18717 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 09, 1974?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 09, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 09, 1974.

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