What happened on Thursday October 10, 1974?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1974:

• United Kingdom Parliamentary Elections Elections were held for all 635 seats of the House of Commons. The Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Harold Wilson, increased its parliamentary majority to 319 seats, defeating the Conservative Party led by former Prime Minister Edward Heath, who lost 20 seats. The Conservative Party held 277 seats, while the Liberal Party finished third with a reduced representation of 13 seats.
• President Ford's Daily Activities President Gerald R. Ford began his day with a breakfast meeting with Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger and National Security Affairs Deputy Brent Scowcroft. He subsequently met with his Assistant Donald H. Rumsfeld and Counsellor Robert T. Hartmann. During the day, he visited First Lady Betty Ford at Bethesda Naval Hospital, who was recovering from surgery, and later returned to the Oval Office to discuss agricultural issues with congressional representatives.
• Canadian Bicyclist's Epic Journey Canadian adventurer John Hathaway embarked on an extraordinary two-year bicycle expedition, planning to cover an ambitious 50,600 miles across various terrains and regions. This remarkable journey represents an extraordinary test of human endurance, physical fitness, and personal determination.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Oct. 10, 1974

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1974

October 10, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1974:

• Dale Earnhardt Jr

  Legendary NASCAR driver and son of racing icon Dale Earnhardt, known for his successful racing career and popularity among fans.

• Naike Rivelli

  Daughter of famous Italian actress Ornella Muti, known for her modeling career and connection to the entertainment industry.

• Assi Cohen

  Prominent Israeli actor and comedian known for his comedic performances and contributions to Israeli entertainment.

• Chris Pronger

  Hall of Fame NHL defenseman who won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007 and played for multiple teams during his illustrious...

• Julio Ricardo Cruz

  Argentinian footballer.

• Oded Kattash

  Israeli basketball player and coach.

• John Phan
• Roberto Fico

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1974:

• Joseph Wulf

  German-polish historian (b. 1912).

• Ljudmila Michajlovna Pavličenko
• Marie Luise Kaschnitz

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on October 10th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 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 10th is Libra.

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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 10, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 10, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:13 am and setting at 03:55 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 10, 1974

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Someone born on October 10, 1974 is:

50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 3 days old,

or 2639 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18478 days old,

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

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 10th 2025.

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

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

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