What happened on Thursday June 13, 1974?

About June 13th, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) established a special 'oil facility' to provide loans to nations experiencing severe economic challenges due to escalating oil prices during the 1970s energy crisis.
  • Day of the week: June 13th, 1974 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods
  • #1 UK song: The Streak by Ray Stevens
  • Popular movie: Papillon directed by Michael Noer

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June 13, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 13, 1974:

  • IMF Establishes Oil Facility The International Monetary Fund (IMF) established a special 'oil facility' to provide loans to nations experiencing severe economic challenges due to escalating oil prices during the 1970s energy crisis.
  • 1974 FIFA World Cup Begins The 1974 FIFA World Cup tournament commenced in West Germany, marking a significant international sporting event that would showcase global football talent and competition.
  • US-Soviet Universal Copyright Convention Signing The United States and Soviet Union signed the Universal Copyright Convention in Paris, France, establishing international guidelines for protecting intellectual property rights across different nations.
  • Henry Aaron Addresses Congress Baseball legend Hank Aaron made an address to the United States House of Representatives, likely discussing civil rights, sports achievements, or social issues.
  • Takahiro Sakurai Birth Takahiro Sakurai, a prominent Japanese voice actor (seiyū), was born, who would later become known for his work in anime and video game voice acting.

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June 13, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 13, 1974?


June 13, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 164th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 13, 1974 can also be written as 6/13/1974 in the US and as 13/6/1974 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 13, 1974?


Famous people born on June 13, 1974:

  • Brande Roderick
    Brande Roderick

    Brande Roderick is an American actress and model famous for her Playboy appearances and role in the TV series Baywatch.

  • Steve-O

    Steve-O is an American stunt performer, comedian, and television personality famous for his wild stunts in the Jackass franchise.

  • Frédéric Bourdin

    Frédéric Bourdin, nicknamed 'The Chameleon', is a notorious French con artist who impersonated children in over 20 countries.

  • Jason Mewes

    Jason Mewes is an American actor best known for his recurring roles in Kevin Smith's films, particularly as Jay in the Jay and Silent Bob...

  • Missy Crider
  • Takahiro Sakurai

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June 13, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 13, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 10th and June 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 13, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 13, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

  1. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero youtube
  2. - You Make Me Feel Brand New youtube
  3. - Sundown youtube
  4. - The Streak youtube
  5. - Band On The Run youtube

June 13, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 13, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

  1. - The Streak youtube
  2. - Hey Rock And Roll youtube
  3. - Sugar Baby Love youtube
  4. - Always Yours youtube
  5. - There's A Ghost In My House youtube

June 13, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 13, 1974 was Sideshow by Blue Magic, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

  1. - Sideshow
  2. - Hollywood Swinging
  3. - One Chain Don't Make No Prison
  4. - I'm Coming Home
  5. - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
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June 13, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 13th is Gemini.

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June 13, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 13, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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June 13, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 13, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 13, 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 June 13, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 12:50 am and setting at 02:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1974.

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How old is someone born on June 13, 1974?


Someone born on June 13, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

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or 18598 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 13, 1974?

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