What happened on Sunday March 10, 1974?

Here's what happened on March 10, 1974:

• James Earl Ray Pleads Guilty to Martin Luther King Jr. Murder James Earl Ray formally pleaded guilty to the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and was sentenced to 99 years in prison, marking a significant moment in the aftermath of the tragic 1968 murder.
• Japanese Soldier Surrenders After Decades in Hiding Second Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese World War II soldier who had been hiding in the Philippines for nearly 29 years, finally surrendered. Onoda had been following his last military orders to continue fighting, unaware that World War II had ended in 1945.
• Christian Democrats Win Belgian Parliamentary Election The Christian Democratic Party secured a significant victory in the Belgian parliamentary elections, demonstrating their political strength and influence in the country's political landscape.
• Belgian General Election Results Elections were held in Belgium for all 212 seats in the Chamber of Representatives. The Belgian Socialist Party emerged as the majority party, winning 59 seats and establishing a strong position in the government.
• Lawrence Rowe's Cricket Performance Lawrence Rowe completed an impressive 302-run performance against England in Bridgetown, hitting an extraordinary 36 fours and one six, showcasing exceptional batting skill.
• Carol Mann Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Carol Mann won the S&H Green Stamp Golf Classic, adding another achievement to her notable career in women's professional golf.
• Sextet Closes at Bijou Theater The theatrical production 'Sextet' concluded its run at the Bijou Theater in New York City after completing 9 performances.

Events in 1974

March 10, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 10, 1974

Newspapers from Mar. 10, 1974

March 10, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 69th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 10, 1974 can also be written as 3/10/1974 in the US and as 10/3/1974 in UK and Europe.

March 10, 1974 in March 1974 calendar

Famous people born on March 10, 1974:

• Cristián de la Fuente

  Chilean-American actor, model, and producer known for his work in television and film across Latin American and US markets.

• Biz Stone

  Co-founder of Twitter and serial tech entrepreneur who has been instrumental in launching several innovative digital platforms and startups.

• Keren Ann

  French singer-songwriter recognized for her unique and diverse musical approach, blending multiple genres and styles.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on March 10th

Famous people died on March 10, 1974:

• Hans Wilhelmsson Ahlmann
• Charles Midgley Maud

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on March 10th

March 10, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 10, 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 10, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 10, 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 10, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 10, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 10, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 10, 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 10, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 08:34 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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Your place in the Universe on March 10, 1974

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Someone born on March 10, 1974 is:

51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 4 days old,

or 2670 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18693 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 10, 1974?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 10, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 10, 1974.

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