What happened on Monday March 18, 1974?

Here's what happened on March 18, 1974:

• End of Arab Oil Embargo Against the United States In a significant geopolitical development, most Arab oil-producing nations officially ended their five-month oil embargo against the United States, Europe, and Japan. This embargo, which was implemented in response to American support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War, had substantial economic and diplomatic implications for global energy markets and international relations.
• Controversial Art Removal in Istanbul The nude sculpture 'Güzel İstanbul' by artist Gürdal Duyar was surreptitiously removed from its location in Istanbul during the night, highlighting tensions surrounding artistic expression and public art in Turkey during the 1970s.
• World Football League Conducts Player Draft The newly formed World Football League (WFL) held a strategic draft targeting players from the NFL and Canadian League whose contracts were expiring, demonstrating the league's ambitious efforts to establish itself as a competitive professional football organization.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Mar. 18, 1974

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 1974

March 18, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 77th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1974 can also be written as 3/18/1974 in the US and as 18/3/1974 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1974 in March 1974 calendar

Famous people born on March 18, 1974:

• Stuart Zender

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• Jacqueline Galant

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on March 18th

Famous people died on March 18, 1974:

• Romeo Bernotti
• Hans Döllgast
• Bill Roberts

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on March 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1974 was Dark Lady by Cher, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Cher - Dark Lady
2. Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
3. John Denver - Sunshine On My Shoulders
4. Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
5. Carly Simon - Mockingbird

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
2. Alvin Stardust - Jealous Mind
3. The Hollies - The Air That I Breathe
4. Suzi Quatro - Devil Gate Drive
5. Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl

March 18, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 1974 was Lookin' For A Love by Bobby Womack, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Bobby Womack - Lookin' For A Love
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
3. The Chi-lites - Homely Girl
4. The Spinners - Mighty Love - Pt. 1
5. Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

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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 18, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 04:06 am and setting at 03:14 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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Your place in the Universe on March 18, 1974

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Someone born on March 18, 1974 is:

51 years 1 month old,

or 613 months and 26 days old,

or 2669 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18685 days old,

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

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 18th 2026.

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

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

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