What happened on Thursday April 18, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 18, 1974:

• Red Brigades Kidnap Italian Prosecutor Mario Sossi On April 18, 1974, the Red Brigades, a notorious left-wing terrorist organization in Italy, kidnapped Mario Sossi, a prominent Italian prosecutor. This event was part of the group's strategy of political violence and intimidation during the 'Years of Lead', a period of social and political turmoil in Italy characterized by far-left and far-right extremist activities.
• Pakistan Inaugurates Lahore Dry Port On April 18, 1974, Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto officially inaugurated the Lahore dry port, a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing trade logistics and economic development in the region.

Events in 1974

April 18, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 18, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 18, 1974

April 18, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 108th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1974 can also be written as 4/18/1974 in the US and as 18/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 18, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

Famous people born on April 18, 1974:

• Edgar Wright

  Acclaimed British film director known for innovative comedy films like 'Shaun of the Dead', 'Hot Fuzz', and 'Scott Pilgrim vs.

• Victoria Beckham

  Former Spice Girls member, fashion designer, and global celebrity.

• Olivier Besancenot

  French far-left political activist and trade unionist who founded the New Anticapitalist Party (NPA).

• Alex Thomson (sailor)
• Bryan Baeumler

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on April 18th

Famous people died on April 18, 1974:

• Marcel Pagnol

  French playwright and filmmaker known for his Marseille-based stories.

• John Henry Lewis
• Betty Compson
• Leopoldo Piccardi

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 18th

April 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 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 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 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 18, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 18, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 18, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:58 am and setting at 05:04 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 18, 1974 is:

51 years and 5 days old,

or 612 months and 5 days old,

or 2661 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18633 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1974?

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 18, 1974.

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