Saturday October 12, 1974: on this day

October 12, 1974 was the 285th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 12, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 12, 1974, who was born and died on October 12, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Vincent, François, Paul and the Others, directed by Claude Sautet), TV series (e.g. Kolchak: The Night Stalker) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 12, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 1974 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on October 12, 1974?


Famous people born on October 12, 1974:

  • Kate Beahan

    Australian actress.

  • Pablo Hidalgo

    Pablo Hidalgo is a journalist known for his work in the field of entertainment journalism.

  • Stephen Lee

    English snooker player.

  • Marie Wilson

    Actress (my friend irma), is killed at 56.

  • Ebru Gundes

    Folk singer.

  • Greg Poehler

    Actor.

  • Karmyn Tyler

    Shreveport, louisiana -- miss america - louisiana (1996).

  • Rachyl Hoskins

    Miss usa-kentucky (1997).

  • Jeong Seon-min
  • Gabriele Paolini
  • Yoshiaki Maruyama
  • Guilherme Mauricio
  • Lucas Arnold Ker
  • Shane McAnally
  • Maurizio Pirovano
  • Sergej Verlin
  • Gianluca Gobbi

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 12th

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October 12, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 16 days old,

or 2580 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18065 days old,

if you were born on October 12, 1974.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

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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October 12, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 12, 1974:

  • Arliss Perry

    Arliss Perry was a victim in a high-profile murder case and her death remains unsolved.

  • Joseph Frederick Wagner

    Composer dies at 74.

  • Pink Anderson
  • Åke Falck

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th

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October 12, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 12, 1974:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

October 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Honestly Love You
  2. - Nothing From Nothing
  3. - Then Came You
  4. - Beach Baby
  5. - 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.

October 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everything I Own
  2. - Sad Sweet Dreamer
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Far Far Away
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 12, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
  2. - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
  3. - You Haven't Done Nothin'
  4. - Higher Plane
  5. - Skin Tight

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October 12, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Vincent, François, Paul and the Others

Vincent, François, Paul and the Others

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Claude Sautet

Starring: Yves Montand, Michel Piccoli, Serge Reggiani, Gérard Depardieu

Stardust

Stardust

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: David Essex, Adam Faith, Larry Hagman, Ines Des Longchamps

Appassionata

Appassionata

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gianluigi Calderone

Starring: Ornella Muti, Ninetto Davoli, Eleonora Giorgi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Valentina Cortese, Carla Mancini, Renata Zamengo, Luigi Antonio Guerra, Jeanine Martinovic, Isabella Bruno

Country: Italy

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Starring: Marilyn Burns, Edwin Neal, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain

Country: United States of America

October 12, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 12, 1974 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brad Silberling

Weekend

Weekend

Release year: 1974

Starring: Lloyd Dobyns, Linda Ellerbee

Country: United States of America

Dinah!

Dinah!

Release year: 1974

October 12, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 12, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

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The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

All Things Bright And Beautiful by James Herriot

All Things Bright And Beautiful

By:

When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

More Joy by Alex Comfort

More Joy

By:

The book that revolutionized America’s thinking about sex is back to fulfill the needs of the 1980s. Dr. Comfort has updated and revised his classic to offer current, caring advice as well as important information about the health risks for …

The Rhinemann Exchange by Robert Ludlum

The Rhinemann Exchange

By:

Autumn 1943. American agent David Spaulding has been among the global espionage elite that have converged in Buenos Aires. His top-secret mission could bring an end to World War II.

October 12, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 12, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on October 12, 1974?

On October 12, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1974?

On October 12, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 12, 1974?

On October 12, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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What happened in 1974?

1974 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
  • Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim peaks at #1
  • 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy

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What was the calendar for October 1974?

October 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Saturday October 12, 1974