What happened on Monday April 15, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1974:

• Military Coup in Niger A military coup in Niger resulted in the overthrow of President Diori Hamani, marking a significant political transition in the West African nation.
• 78th Boston Marathon Neil Cusack of Ireland won the 78th Boston Marathon with a winning time of 2:13:39, showcasing exceptional long-distance running performance.
• First Olympic Lottery in Canada Canada held its inaugural Olympic lottery draw, with a total prize pool of CDN$1.5 million. The top prize of CDN$1 million was shared by nine winners, while a single individual won the $500,000 second prize.
• Boston Women's Marathon The third Boston Women's Marathon was won by Miki Gorman of California, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:47:11.
• Josh Todd Birth Josh Todd, musician and lead singer of the rock band Buckcherry, was born on this date.

Events in 1974

April 15, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1974

April 15, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 105th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1974 can also be written as 4/15/1974 in the US and as 15/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1974:

• Danny Pino

  American actor known for prominent roles in television series 'Cold Case' and 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'.

• Marena Bencomo

  Venezuelan beauty pageant contestant who achieved second place in the Miss Universe competition in 1997.

• Danny Way

  Professional skateboarder known for extreme skateboarding and groundbreaking performances.

• Tim Thomas

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on April 15th

Famous people died on April 15, 1974:

• Irene di Grecia
• Giovanni D'Anzi

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 15th

April 15, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
2. Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
3. Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
4. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
5. Redbone - Come And Get Your Love

April 15, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

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 15, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
2. Bloodstone - Outside Woman
3. The Staple Singers - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend
4. James Brown - The Payback
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - Mighty Mighty

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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April 15, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 02:36 am and setting at 02:02 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 15, 1974

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Someone born on April 15, 1974 is:

51 years and 8 days old,

or 612 months and 8 days old,

or 2662 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18636 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1974?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 15, 1974.

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