What happened on Thursday September 12, 1974?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1974:

• Ethiopian Imperial Regime Overthrown Emperor Haile Selassie, a pivotal figure in Ethiopian history and revered as the 'Messiah' of the Rastafari movement, was deposed by a military coup led by the Derg (Provisional Military Administrative Council). This event dramatically ended his 58-year reign, marking a significant political transformation in Ethiopia and signaling the conclusion of the imperial era.
• Juventude Africana Amilcar Cabral Founded The youth organization Juventude Africana Amilcar Cabral is established in Guinea-Bissau, likely named after the prominent African independence leader Amilcar Cabral, signifying continued political and social mobilization in post-colonial Africa.
• Jeff Skunk Baxter Joins Doobie Brothers Guitarist Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter officially joins the rock band Doobie Brothers, contributing to their evolving musical style and lineup during the mid-1970s.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1974

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1974

September 12, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 255th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1974 can also be written as 9/12/1974 in the US and as 12/9/1974 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1974 in September 1974 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1974:

• Jennifer Nettles

  Lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning country music band Sugarland, known for her powerful vocals and songwriting skills in contemporary...

• Caroline Aigle

  Pioneering French fighter pilot who broke gender barriers in the military, becoming France's first female fighter pilot before her tragic...

• Fanny Chiarello
• Cristina Torrens Valero

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1974:

• Nikita Aleksandrovič Romanov

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1974 was I Shot The Sheriff by Eric Clapton, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
2. Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
3. Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently
4. Donny and Marie Osmond - I'm Leaving It (All) Up To You
5. Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
2. The Osmonds - Love Me For A Reason
3. John Denver - Annie's Song
4. Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
5. Donny & Marie Osmond - I'm Leaving It All Up To You

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 1974 was Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
2. Dionne Warwicke & Spinners - Then Came You
3. Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
4. The Isley Brothers - Live It Up Part 1
5. Ohio Players - Skin Tight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 05:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 01, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Oct 01, 1974.

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Someone born on September 12, 1974 is:

50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 11 days old,

or 2640 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18486 days old,

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

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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

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

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