What happened on Wednesday October 09, 1974?

Here's what happened on October 09, 1974:

• Oscar Schindler: Holocaust Hero Oscar Schindler, a German industrialist, courageously saved over 1,000 Jews from Nazi extermination during World War II by employing them in his factories, effectively protecting them from the Holocaust. His remarkable story of moral heroism was later immortalized in Steven Spielberg's film 'Schindler's List'.
• Boston Busing Riots A race riot erupted in Boston due to the controversial implementation of a court-ordered busing program aimed at desegregating public schools. The incident highlighted the deep racial tensions and resistance to integration in the mid-1970s.
• Frank Robinson: Groundbreaking MLB Manager Frank Robinson made history by becoming the first African-American manager in Major League Baseball, hired by the Cleveland Indians to guide the team in the 1975 season. This milestone represented a significant breakthrough in racial integration within professional sports.
• Washington Capitals' NHL Debut The Washington Capitals played their inaugural NHL game, losing 6-3 to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The team would go on to endure a challenging start, beginning a record 37-game road losing streak.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Oct. 09, 1974

Newspapers from Oct. 09, 1974

October 09, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 1974 can also be written as 10/9/1974 in the US and as 9/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

Famous people born on October 09, 1974:

• Yann Barthes

  Yann Barthès is a prominent French television host and producer, renowned for his satirical news program 'Le Petit Journal' on Canal+, which...

• Gok Wan

  Gok Wan is a British fashion consultant, television presenter, and stylist known for his popular makeover and fashion shows.

• Martin Henderson

  Martin Henderson is a New Zealand actor known for roles in international films and television series, including Grey's Anatomy and The Ring.

• Keith Booth

  Keith Booth is an American basketball player and coach who has made contributions to the sport at professional and collegiate levels.

• Kieren Hutchison

  Kieren Hutchison is a New Zealand actor who has worked in television and film, representing his country's entertainment industry.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on October 9th

Famous people died on October 09, 1974:

• Oskar Schindler

  A heroic German industrialist who saved over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his factory, risking his own life to...

• Pere Bosch-Gimpera
• Guy Clarkson

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on October 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 1974 was I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - I Honestly Love You
2. Billy Preston - Nothing From Nothing
3. Dionne Warwicke - Then Came You
4. First Class - Beach Baby
5. Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 09, 1974 was Everything I Own by Ken Boothe, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Ken Boothe - Everything I Own
2. Sweet Sensation - Sad Sweet Dreamer
3. John Denver - Annie's Song
4. Slade - Far Far Away
5. Peter Shelley - Gee Baby

October 09, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 09, 1974 was Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I) by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
2. B.T. Express - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
3. Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
4. Kool & The Gang - Higher Plane
5. Ohio Players - Skin Tight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 09, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 09, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 12:02 am and setting at 03:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1974.

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Your place in the Universe on October 09, 1974

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Someone born on October 09, 1974 is:

50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 5 days old,

or 2640 weeks

or 18480 days old,

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

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 9th 2025.

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

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

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