What happened on Friday April 12, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 12, 1974:

• U.S. Ninth Army Crosses Elbe River During World War II During the final stages of World War II, the U.S. Ninth Army under General William H. Simpson successfully crossed the Elbe River near Magdeburg, advancing to Tangermünde, which was strategically positioned only 50 miles from Berlin. This significant military maneuver represented a critical moment in the Allied advance towards defeating Nazi Germany, demonstrating the precision and strategic capability of American forces in the European theater.
• Birth of Kabir Khan, Pakistani Cricketer Kabir Khan, a distinguished Pakistani slow left-arm cricket bowler who was active from 1994 onwards, was born on this date. He represented Pakistan in international cricket, contributing to the nation's sporting legacy during his playing career.
• Birth of Marley Shelton Marley Shelton, a notable American actress known for her roles in films like 'Scream 2', 'Planet Terror', and 'Sin City', was born on this date. She has established herself as a versatile performer in both horror and independent film genres.

Events in 1974

April 12, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 12, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 12, 1974

April 12, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1974 can also be written as 4/12/1974 in the US and as 12/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

Famous people born on April 12, 1974:

• Marley Shelton

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• Dinu Pescariu
• Sylvinho
• Roman Hamrlík

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on April 12th

Famous people died on April 12, 1974:

• Raymond Brownell

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 12th

April 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1974 was Bennie And The Jets by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
2. Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
3. MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
4. Sister Janet Mead - The Lord's Prayer
5. Redbone - Come And Get Your Love

April 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
2. Mud - The Cat Crept In
3. Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
4. The Glitter Band - Angel Face
5. Slade - Everyday

April 12, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 1974 was Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
2. MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
3. Bloodstone - Outside Woman
4. The Staple Singers - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend
5. James Brown - The Payback

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 12:41 am and setting at 11:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 1974 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1974.

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Someone born on April 12, 1974 is:

51 years and 11 days old,

or 612 months and 11 days old,

or 2662 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18639 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1974?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 12, 1974.

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