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October 09, 1974 was the 282nd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 09, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 09, 1974, who was born and died on October 09, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 09, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Vincent, François, Paul and the Others, directed by Claude Sautet), TV series (e.g. Kolchak: The Night Stalker) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 9th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 09, 1974?
- October 09, 1974: What happened on that day?
- October 09, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 09, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 09, 1974?
- October 09, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 09, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- October 09, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 09, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- October 09, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 09, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 09, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 09, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 09, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 09, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on October 09, 1974?
What day of the week was October 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 09, 1974:
- Frank robinson became 1st black baseball manager
- Race riot in boston due to busing
- Washington capitals 1st nhl game, losing 6-3 to new york rangers at madison square garden - capitals begin a 37 game road losing streak
October 09, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 9th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 09, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Who was born on October 09, 1974?
Famous people born on October 09, 1974:
- Yann Barthes
Yann barthes is a french television host and producer, best known for hosting the popular french satirical news program le petit journal.
- Keith Booth
American basketball player and coach.
- Jasyn Crow
Jasyn Crow is an American politician who has served as the U.S.
- Kieren Hutchison
New zealand actor.
- Vivek Kundra
Former Chief Information Officer of the United States.
- Shmuel Herzfeld
American activist and rabbi.
- Gok Wan
Tv show host.
- Martin Henderson
Actor.
- Kavika Pittman
Defensive end (dallas cowboys).
- Ninni Poijärvi
- Gianluca Ansanelli
- Eugène Ernesta
- Mauro Gerosa
- Oleksandr Volynec'
- Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
Whose famous birthday is on October 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 9th:
![John Lennon]()
John LennonBritish singer, lennon is an icon in popular culture.
![Sean Lennon]()
Sean LennonAmerican musician, yoko ono is the son of john lennon, rock 'n' roll superstar, and his second wife.
![Mona Singh]()
Mona SinghMona singh is an indian actress known for her role in the popular tv show jassi jaissi koi nahin.
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Tony Shalhoub]()
Tony ShalhoubAmerican actor best known for his roles as neurotic men in the tv series "monk", and "wings".
![Scott Bakula]()
Scott BakulaAmerican actor and star of the tv series "quantum leap," and "star trek enterprise.
![Brian Blessed]()
Brian BlessedBritish actor, stage and screen, well-known for his aggressive portrayals.
![Joe McFadden]()
Joe McFaddenScottish actor.
![Lila Kedrova]()
Lila KedrovaRussian-born actress (born 1918).
October 09, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 6 months old,
or 594 months and 16 days old,
or 2585 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18096 days old,
if you were born on October 09, 1974.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 1974?
There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 9th 2024.
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.
October 09, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 09, 1974:
- Oskar Schindler
Czech businessman who joined nazi party and became double agent.
- Pere Bosch-Gimpera
- Guy Clarkson
What famous deaths happened on October 9th?
Famous deaths on October 9th:
![Jacques Brel]()
Jacques BrelBelgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.
![Jean Rochefort]()
Jean RochefortJean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.
![Roy Black]()
Roy BlackGerman pop singer who sings romantic songs.
![Miriam Hopkins]()
Miriam HopkinsAmerican actress and brittle leading woman of the '30s, who made many films.
![Marie Doro]()
Marie DoroAmerican actress (born in 1882).
![Carol Bruce]()
Carol BruceAmerican actress and singer (d. 2007).
![David Dukes]()
David DukesSan francisco, california -- actor.
![Jan Hooks]()
Jan HooksAmerican actress and comedienne (b. 1957).
- Jacques Derrida
French-algerian educator and philosopher who taught at both the sorbonne 1960-1964, and at the ens 1965-1965.
- Ravindra Jain
Renowned Indian playback singer known for devotional songs.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 9th
October 09, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 09, 1974:
- World Post Day
October 09, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 09, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
October 09, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 09, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John - I Honestly Love You
- Billy Preston - Nothing From Nothing
- Dionne Warwicke - Then Came You
- First Class - Beach Baby
- 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.
October 09, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 09, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ken Boothe - Everything I Own
- Sweet Sensation - Sad Sweet Dreamer
- John Denver - Annie's Song
- Slade - Far Far Away
- 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 R&B music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.
October 09, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 09, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
- B.T. Express - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
- Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
- Kool & The Gang - Higher Plane
- Ohio Players - Skin Tight
October 09, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 09, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Vincent, François, Paul and the Others
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Claude Sautet
Starring: Yves Montand, Michel Piccoli, Serge Reggiani, Gérard Depardieu
Stardust
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: David Essex, Adam Faith, Larry Hagman, Ines Des Longchamps
Appassionata
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Gianluigi Calderone
Starring: Ornella Muti, Ninetto Davoli, Eleonora Giorgi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Valentina Cortese, Carla Mancini, Renata Zamengo, Luigi Antonio Guerra, Jeanine Martinovic, Isabella Bruno
Country: Italy
The Godfather Part II
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Tobe Hooper
Starring: Marilyn Burns, Edwin Neal, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain
Country: United States of America
October 09, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 09, 1974 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Release year: 1974
Written by: Jeffrey Grant Rice
Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt
Country: United States of America
Land of the Lost
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Brad Silberling
Weekend
Release year: 1974
Starring: Lloyd Dobyns, Linda Ellerbee
Country: United States of America
Dinah!
Release year: 1974
October 09, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 09, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
All Things Bright And Beautiful
By: James Herriot
When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:
Watership Down
By: Richard Adams
Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.
The Memory Book
By: Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.
Plain Speaking
By: Merle Miller
This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.
A Bridge Too Far
By: Cornelius Ryan
This is the classic account of one of World War II's most dramatic battles.
October 09, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 09, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Rebound
Who was the US President on October 09, 1974?
On October 09, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 09, 1974?
On October 09, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 09, 1974?
On October 09, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 9th?
October 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 9th, such as:
- 2018 - American music awards 2018: taylor swift, an american singer, wins four trophies including artist of the year. she also holds 23 american music awards. whitney houston was beaten by taylor swift.
- 2017 - Nobel memorial prize in economic sciences: the nobel prize committee awards american richard thaler, the sveriges rinksbank prize in economic sciences in memoriam alfred nobel, "for his contributions in behavioral economics." his research focuses on the psychology and conflict between what we plan to do for the financial future and what we plan to do for the present. (nobel prize.org),
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). a pkk car bomb killed at least 17 people in turkey's southeast hakkari province.
What happened in 1974?
1974 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
- Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim peaks at #1
- 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy
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What was the calendar for October 1974?
October 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
