What happened on Wednesday April 17, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 17, 1974:

• Fall of Phnom Penh to Khmer Rouge The Cambodian capital Phnom Penh falls to the Khmer Rouge under Pol Pot's leadership, marking the beginning of one of the most brutal genocidal regimes in modern history, which would systematically murder millions of Cambodians.
• Communist Coup in Afghanistan The assassination of Mir Akbar Khyber triggers a communist takeover in Afghanistan, initiating a period of progressive reforms including women's rights and universal education, which would later be disrupted by subsequent conflicts.
• Muslim Fundamentalist Attack in Egypt A significant militant assault occurs at a military academy in Heliopolis, Egypt, highlighting rising religious tensions and political instability in the region.
• Unusual War Resolution: Netherlands and Scilly Isles The centuries-long technical state of war between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly officially ends without any combat, resolving a 335-year diplomatic anomaly that some historians consider more of a bureaucratic curiosity than an actual conflict.
• Birth of Mikael Åkerfeldt Mikael Åkerfeldt, renowned Swedish singer and guitarist, best known as the frontman of progressive metal band Opeth, is born.

Events in 1974

April 17, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 17, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 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

Famous people born on April 17, 1974:

• Victoria Beckham

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• Mikael Akerfeldt

  Mikael Åkerfeldt is a prominent Swedish musician, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the progressive metal band Opeth.

• Stéphanie Cano
• Juliette Méadel

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on April 17th

Famous people died on April 17, 1974:

• Luigi Annoni
• Hugh Stott Taylor

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 17th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 17th is Aries.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 1974 was Waning crescent.

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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Someone born on April 17, 1974 is:

51 years and 6 days old,

or 612 months and 6 days old,

or 2662 weeks

or 18634 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1974?

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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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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