Wednesday April 17, 1974: on this day

April 17, 1974 was the 107th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1974, who was born and died on April 17, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB), movies (e.g. Dark Star, directed by John Carpenter), TV series (e.g. My Old Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 1974?


April 17, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 107th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1974 can also be written as 4/17/1974 in the US and as 17/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

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April 17, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 1974:

  • Bundy victim susan rancourt disappears from cwu, ellensburg, washington
  • Susan rancourt disappears from central washington state college, ellensburg, washington (ted bundy victim).

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April 17, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:32 am and setting at 04:02 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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Who was born on April 17, 1974?


Famous people born on April 17, 1974:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Mikael Akerfeldt

    Swedish singer and guitarist (opeth).

  • Kalen DeBoer

    Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives.

  • Simon Konecki

    Family member.

  • Marcel Nijenhuis

    Soccer player (nec).

  • James Hamilton

    Linebacker (jacksonville jaguars).

  • Stéphanie Cano
  • Juliette Méadel
  • Ekaterina Kovalevskaja
  • Carine Bonnefoy
  • Choi Yoon-yeol
  • Raffaella Quattrocchio
  • Erik van der Linden
  • Víctor Manuel Fernández Gutiérrez

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

  • Monet Mazur
    Monet Mazur

    American actor and musician.

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April 17, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 11 months old,

or 599 months and 12 days old,

or 2606 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18244 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1974?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 17, 1974.

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April 17, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 1974:

  • Frank McGee

    Monroe, louisiana -- news anchor (nbc evening news).

  • Herbert Elwell

    Happy hypocrite, a us composer, dies at 75.

  • Vinnie Taylor

    Rocker, "canned heat", dies from a drug overdose.

  • Luigi Annoni
  • Hugh Stott Taylor

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    A Colombian novelist and journalist, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the magical realism...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Gabrella Marquez

    Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...

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April 17, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 1974:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 1974:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  2. - Bennie And The Jets
  3. - Hooked On A Feeling
  4. - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
  5. - Come And Get Your Love

April 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - The Cat Crept In
  3. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  4. - Angel Face
  5. - Everyday

April 17, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 17, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  2. - Outside Woman
  3. - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend
  4. - The Payback
  5. - Mighty Mighty

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April 17, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dark Star

Dark Star

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm

Country: United States of America

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Peter Cushing, Shane Briant, Madeline Smith, David Prowse

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

Candy Stripe Nurses

Candy Stripe Nurses

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Holleb

Starring: Candice Rialson, Robin Mattson, María Rojo, Roger Cruz

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

April 17, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:

My Old Man

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

The Zoo Gang

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

Landline

Landline

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gillian Robespierre

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Release year: 1974

April 17, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red by Harry Kemelman

Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red

By:

Rabbi Small meets militant activists, anarchists and a mad terrorist on a college campus. In this New York Times bestseller, Rabbi Small is once again looking for refuge outside of the confines.

The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

By:

A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

The Fan Club by Irving Wallace

The Fan Club

By:

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I Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven

I Heard The Owl Call My Name

By:

Kingcome is a village nestled in the Pacific Northwest's remote wilderness. It was established by two brothers, Kwakiutl myth.

Creative Divorce by Mel Krantzler

Creative Divorce

By:

Mel Krantzler, a divorce therapist, approaches the topic of divorce from a unique perspective. She offers hope and optimism to people who are struggling to recognize and renew their marriages.

April 17, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 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

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on April 17, 1974?

On April 17, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1974?

On April 17, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 1974?

On April 17, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 April 1974?

April 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Wednesday April 17, 1974