Sunday March 17, 1974: on this day

March 17, 1974 was the 76th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 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 March 17, 1974, who was born and died on March 17, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks), movies (e.g. The Sugarland Express, directed by Steven Spielberg), TV series (e.g. Landline) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 17, 1974?


March 17, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 76th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1974 can also be written as 3/17/1974 in the US and as 17/3/1974 in UK and Europe.

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March 17, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1974:

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on March 17, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 03:30 am and setting at 02:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 1974.

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Who was born on March 17, 1974?


Famous people born on March 17, 1974:

  • Marisa Coughlan
    Marisa Coughlan

    American actress.

  • Frazer Smith

    Stand-up comedian known for his witty humor.

  • Mark Dolan

    English comedian and television host.

  • Franck Bouyer

    French professional road bike racer who competed between 1995 and 2013.

  • Tõnis Kasemets

    Estonian race car driver.

  • John Hall

    Kicker (ny jets).

  • Oliver Palotai

    German keyboard player, songwriter and producer (kamelot ii circle and sons of seasons).

  • Eric Lane

    Running back (new york giants).

  • Maddalena Maggi
  • Andrea Ostellari
  • Dorin Recean
  • Mitja Borkert
  • Mille Dinesen
  • Aleksandra Ivošev
  • Frode Johnsen
  • Rodrigo José Carbone
  • Paty Díaz

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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


You are 50 years and 2 days old,

or 600 months and 2 days old,

or 2609 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18265 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 17, 1974?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 17, 1974:

  • Louis Kahn

    American architect designed the salk institute, the kimbell art museum, and the bangladesh parliament building (d. 1975).

  • Carroll Nye

    Actress (lawless woman), who dies at 72.

  • Enrico Avanzi
  • Gustavo Sanvenero Rosselli

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Phinley Chapman

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

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


Holidays on March 17, 1974:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1974:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 11th and March 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - Boogie Down
  3. - Dark Lady
  4. - Sunshine On My Shoulders
  5. - The Way We Were

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  2. - Jealous Mind
  3. - The Air That I Breathe
  4. - Devil Gate Drive
  5. - The Most Beautiful Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1974 was Lookin' For A Love by Bobby Womack, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lookin' For A Love
  2. - Mighty Love - Pt. 1
  3. - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
  4. - Homely Girl
  5. - Boogie Down

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

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

The Sugarland Express

The Sugarland Express

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks, William Atherton

Country: United States of America

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Jack Clayton

Starring: Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern, Karen Black

Country: United States of America

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

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Going Places

Going Places

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Bertrand Blier

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere, Miou-Miou, Jeanne Moreau

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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

Seven Little Australians

Seven Little Australians

Release year: 1973

Within These Walls

Within These Walls

Release year: 1973

Directed by: James Tucker

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

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

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

By:

Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

The Best Of Life by David Scherman

The Best Of Life

By:

1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

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

The most popular videogames on March 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

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Who was the US President on March 17, 1974?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1974?

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

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What is special about March 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

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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 March 1974?

March 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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Sunday March 17, 1974