Saturday October 19, 1974: on this day

October 19, 1974 was the 292nd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 19, 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 October 19, 1974, who was born and died on October 19, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 19, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Nothing From Nothing by Billy Preston), movies (e.g. Phantom of the Paradise, directed by Brian De Palma), TV series (e.g. Der Leutnant Vom Schwanenkietz) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 19th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 19, 1974?


October 19, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1974 can also be written as 10/19/1974 in the US and as 19/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

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October 19, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 19, 1974:

  • Detroit pistons beat trailblazers in portland
  • Detroit red wings' mickey redmond scores the first hat trick against washington capitals.
  • Niue becomes a self-governing colony of new zealand.

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October 19, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 19, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 19th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 19, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 19, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 October 19, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:33 am and setting at 10:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1974.

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Who was born on October 19, 1974?


Famous people born on October 19, 1974:

  • Percy Ellsworth

    Safety (new york giants).

  • Sigolène Vinson

    She is a comedian and lawyer who became a novelist for charlie hebdo.

  • Zhou Xun

    Actress.

  • Amish Tripathi

    Author.

  • David Robert Mitchell
  • Tesfaye Tola
  • Andre Wadsworth
  • Chris Whitaker
  • Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira Silva
  • Davide Bendinelli
  • Daniele Dichio
  • Massimo Epifani
  • Luis Fernando Hidalgo
  • Pablo Bello
  • Ibán Pérez
  • Vicente Valcarce

Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:

  • John Le Carre
    John Le Carre

    John le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...

  • Trey Parker
    Trey Parker

    Trey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.

  • Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol

    Sunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.

  • George C. Scott
    George C. Scott

    George c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.

  • Sylvia Browne
    Sylvia Browne

    American psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.

  • John Lithgow
    John Lithgow

    American actor who can do comedy and drama.

  • Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau

    American actor, writer, and director.

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon

    English actor (singing detective paris at night).

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • George Nader
    George Nader

    American actor.

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October 19, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 10 days old,

or 2579 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18059 days old,

if you were born on October 19, 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 October 19, 1974?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 19, 1974.

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October 19, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 19, 1974:

  • Igino Balducci
  • Nur Ali Elahi
  • Varaztad Kazanjian
  • Catrano Catrani

What famous deaths happened on October 19th?

Famous deaths on October 19th:

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

  • Lynda Bellingham
    Lynda Bellingham

    Canadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.

  • Phyllis Kirk
    Phyllis Kirk

    American actress (d. 2006).

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Gig Young
    Gig Young

    American actor.

  • John Hodiak
    John Hodiak

    American actor who started his career in radio and film.

  • Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2009.

  • Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore

    American comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).

  • Edwyna Wynn

    Known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Johanthan Swift

    Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 19th

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October 19, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 19, 1974:

  • Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
  • Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
  • Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
  • Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
  • Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 19, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 19, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 14th and October 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 19, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1974 was Nothing From Nothing by Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 19, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 19, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nothing From Nothing
  2. - Then Came You
  3. - You Haven't Done Nothin'
  4. - I Honestly Love You
  5. - Jazzman

October 19, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1974 was Everything I Own by Ken Boothe, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 19, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 19, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everything I Own
  2. - Sad Sweet Dreamer
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Far Far Away
  5. - Gee Baby

October 19, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 1974 was Do It ('til You're Satisfied) by B.T. Express, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 19, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 19, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
  2. - Higher Plane
  3. - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
  4. - Let's Straighten It Out
  5. - You Haven't Done Nothin'

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October 19, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 19, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Paul Williams, William Finley, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham

Country: United States of America

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge

Country: Germany

The Working Girls

The Working Girls

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Stephanie Rothman

Starring: Sarah Kennedy, Laurie Rose, Mark Thomas, Lynne Guthrie

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

Seytan

Seytan

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Metin Erksan

Starring: Canan Perver, Cihan Ünal, Meral Taygun, Agah Hün

October 19, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 19, 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:

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Release year: 1974

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brad Silberling

The Complete Victor Borge

The Complete Victor Borge

Release year: 1974

October 19, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 19, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The House Of A Thousand Lanterns by Victoria Holt

The House Of A Thousand Lanterns

By:

Jane Lindsay's fascination with Chinese art and marriage to an older man led her to Hong Kong and the treasure-laden House of a Thousand Lanterns.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

By:

The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan

A Bridge Too Far

By:

This is the classic account of one of World War II's most dramatic battles.

The Rhinemann Exchange by Robert Ludlum

The Rhinemann Exchange

By:

Autumn 1943. American agent David Spaulding has been among the global espionage elite that have converged in Buenos Aires. His top-secret mission could bring an end to World War II.

The War Between The Tates by Alison Lurie

The War Between The Tates

By:

If a husband is unable to control his wife, and she becomes a wreck, civil war can break out in their family Erica Tate would not mind getting up every morning if it meant that her husband was a criminal.

October 19, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 19, 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

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on October 19, 1974?

On October 19, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1974?

On October 19, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 19, 1974?

On October 19, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 19th?

October 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of October. 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 October 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
  • 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.

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history

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 October 1974?

October 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1974 calendar looked like.

Saturday October 19, 1974