What happened on Saturday October 12, 1974?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1974:

• U.S. Air Force Reconnaissance Aircraft Disappearance A U.S. Air Force Lockheed WC-130H weather reconnaissance aircraft, designated *Swan 38*, vanished after departing Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. The aircraft was carrying a crew of six, and the circumstances of its disappearance remained unclear.
• Death of Josef Krips Josef Krips, a renowned 72-year-old Austrian conductor and violinist, passed away from lung cancer. Krips was a significant figure in classical music, known for his interpretations of composers like Mozart and Beethoven.
• Wolfgang Stechow's Passing Wolfgang Stechow, a distinguished 78-year-old German-American art historian, died. Stechow was an important scholar who contributed significantly to the understanding of art history and cultural studies.
• Washington Capitals Hockey Shutout The Washington Capitals experienced their first shutout in franchise history, losing 6-0 to the Minnesota North Stars in an NHL game.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1974

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1974

October 12, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 285th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1974 can also be written as 10/12/1974 in the US and as 12/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1974:

• Stephen Lee

  Professional English snooker player who competed at the highest levels of the sport during the 1980s and 1990s.

• Kate Beahan

  Australian actress known for roles in films like 'Flightplan' and 'Daybreakers'.

• Ebru Gündeş

  Popular Turkish actress and singer known for her significant contributions to Turkish entertainment.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on October 12th

Famous people died on October 12, 1974:

• Pink Anderson

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on October 12th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 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 12, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 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 12th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:38 am and setting at 04:59 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 12, 1974

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Someone born on October 12, 1974 is:

50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 1 day old,

or 2639 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18476 days old,

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

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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

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

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