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April 17, 1975 was the 107th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 17, 1975 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, 1975, who was born and died on April 17, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John), movies (e.g. Death Race 2000, directed by Paul Bartel), TV series (e.g. Edward The King) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1975?
- April 17, 1975: What happened on that day?
- April 17, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1975?
- April 17, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 17, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1975?
What day of the week was April 17, 1975?
April 17, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 107th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1975 can also be written as 4/17/1975 in the US and as 17/4/1975 in UK and Europe.
April 17, 1975: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1975:
- Khmer rouge captures phnom penh, cambodia (kampuchea national day)
- Penguins 6-isles 4 - quarterfinals - penguins hold 3-0 lead
- The cambodian civil war ends. the khmer rouge captures the capital phnom penh and cambodian government forces surrender.
April 17, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 17, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1975 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 1975 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, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:30 am and setting at 01:25 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 27, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1975.
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Who was born on April 17, 1975?
Famous people born on April 17, 1975:
- Armonii Takahashi
Armonii Takahashi is a renowned Japanese contemporary dancer and choreographer.
- Kilan Estrada
Expert in tectonic plate movements and seismic activity.
- Maycol Nguyen
Maycol Nguyen is a prominent political activist and community organizer in Vietnam, known for his advocacy of democratic reforms.
- Jamina Fernandez
Jamina Fernandez is a renowned Peruvian biographer whose works have shed light on the lives of influential figures in Latin American...
- Gabriel Soto
Mexican actor.
- Sherwood Gibson
Investigative journalist known for his coverage of organized crime and government corruption.
- Summer Zervos
American politician who accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct.
- Travis Roy
American ice hockey player (d. 2020).
- Heidi Alexander
English politician.
- Trifun Zivanovic in Santa Monica
California; figure skater (1995 pacific coast junior champion).
- Sean Maher
Actor.
- Wenderson Arruda Said
- Stefano Fiore
- Gianfranco Guareschi
- Nikolaj Chomeriki
- Gabriele Becker
- Wélton
- Maciej Meller
- José Luis Martínez-Almeida
- Oleg Viktorovič Maltsev
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
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Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
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Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam 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'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
April 17, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years and 8 days old,
or 588 months and 8 days old,
or 2558 weeks
or 17906 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 1975.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, 1975?
There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1975.
April 17, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1975:
- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Indian philosopher and politician, 2nd president of india (b. 1888).
- Maria Pastori
- Dan Ekner
- Long Boret
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael 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 NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- 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...
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April 17, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1975:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1975:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1975 was Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.
April 17, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Philadelphia Freedom
- B.J. Thomas - (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
- Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You
- Ringo Starr - No No Song
- Tony Orlando and Dawn - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
April 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1975 was Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.
April 17, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bay City Rollers - Bye Bye Baby
- The Sweet - Fox On The Run
- Peter Shelley - Love Me Love My Dog
- Guys 'N' Dolls - There's A Whole Lot Of Loving
- Bobby Goldsboro - Honey
April 17, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1975 was L-O-V-E (Love) by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.
April 17, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al Green - L-O-V-E (Love)
- The Temptations - Shakey Ground
- Barry White - What Am I Gonna Do With You
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Once You Get Started
- Bloodstone - My Little Lady
April 17, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Death Race 2000
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Paul Bartel
Starring: David Carradine, Sylvester Stallone, Simone Griffeth, Mary Woronov
Country: United States of America
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Zorro
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita
Country: Italy
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Milos Forman
Bite the Bullet
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, James Coburn, Ben Johnson
April 17, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Edward the King
Release year: 1975
Starring: Annette Crosbie, Timothy West, Helen Ryan, Felicity Kendal
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Good Neighbors
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Jacob Tierney
Popi
Release year: 1975
Written by: Lester Pine, Tina Pine
Starring: Hector Elizondo, Anthony Perez, Dennis Vasquez, Lou Criscuolo
Country: United States of America
April 17, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Helter Skelter
By: Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry
1976 Bantam Books; 28th Printing; Helter Skelter. By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Includes 64 pages of "chilling", black-and-white photographs.
A Month Of Sundays
By: John Updike
This antic riff on Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter sees the Reverend Tom Marshfield (a later-day Arthur Dimmesdale) sent west from his Midwestern parish to sexual disgrace.
The Moneychangers
By: Arthur Hailey
Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.
The Pleasure Bond
By: William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson
This series combines survival English with academic content in history, science, math, social studies, and math. The lessons cover the skills needed for most middle school state-competency exams.
April 17, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 17, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Shark Jaws
Doctor Pong
Panther
pedit5
Gun Fight
Who was the US President on April 17, 1975?
On April 17, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1975?
On April 17, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1975?
On April 17, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
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.
What happened in 1975?
1975 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
- British population agrees to European Common Market membership
- Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal
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What was the calendar for April 1975?
April 1975 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.
