What happened on Friday October 11, 1974?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1974:

• Guildford Pub Bombing The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) conducted a terrorist attack by bombing two pubs in Guildford, Surrey, England, which were known to be frequented by British Army personnel. The devastating attack resulted in five fatalities and left 54 people injured, representing a significant escalation of violence during the Northern Ireland conflict.
• UK Labour Party Wins Second General Election of 1974 Harold Wilson's Labour government secured a narrow victory in the second general election of 1974, forming a government with a slim three-seat majority. This election marked Wilson's fourth successful electoral campaign out of five, highlighting his significant political influence during this period of British political history.
• Establishment of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission President Gerald R. Ford signed legislation establishing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), a critical federal agency tasked with overseeing the civilian use of nuclear materials in the United States. This move represented an important step in ensuring safety and regulation in the nuclear energy sector.

Events in 1974

October 11, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 11, 1974

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 1974

October 11, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 284th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1974 can also be written as 10/11/1974 in the US and as 11/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

Famous people born on October 11, 1974:

• Jason Arnott

  Professional NHL center who played for the Edmonton Oilers, born in Collingwood, Ontario.

• Terje Håkonsen

  Legendary Norwegian professional snowboarder, widely considered one of the most influential riders in the sport's history.

• Jamie Thomas

  American skateboarder and founder of Zero Skateboards, known for his significant contributions to skateboarding culture.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on October 11th

October 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 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 11th is Libra.

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October 11, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 11, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 11, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 11, 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 11, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 04:27 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 11, 1974

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Someone born on October 11, 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 11, 1974?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 11, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 11, 1974.

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