What happened on Thursday March 21, 1974?

Here's what happened on March 21, 1974:

• Turkish Airlines Flight 981 Disaster A catastrophic aviation accident occurred when Turkish Airlines Flight 981, a DC-10 aircraft, experienced a fatal explosive decompression near Paris. The crash killed all 346 passengers and crew, making it one of the deadliest aviation accidents in history. The explosive event occurred at nearly 23,000 feet, causing the rear cargo door to blow off and sending six passengers to their deaths before the plane crashed into a forest at 487 miles per hour.
• U.S. Army Soldier Steals Tank at Checkpoint Charlie In a remarkable Cold War incident, U.S. Army Specialist 5 William A. Thompson Jr. dramatically stole a 50-ton M60 tank from Turner Barracks in West Berlin and drove it through Checkpoint Charlie into Communist East Berlin, causing significant chaos and tension for 70 minutes.
• Kidnapping Attempt on Princess Anne An attempted kidnapping of Princess Anne occurred in London's Pall Mall, highlighting security vulnerabilities for British royal family members.
• Nova Science Show Debut The groundbreaking science documentary series Nova premiered its first episode, produced by WGBH-TV in Boston, marking a significant milestone in educational television broadcasting.

Events in 1974

March 21, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 21, 1974

Newspapers from Mar. 21, 1974

March 21, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 80th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 1974 can also be written as 3/21/1974 in the US and as 21/3/1974 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 1974 in March 1974 calendar

Famous people born on March 21, 1974:

• Laura Allen

  American actress known for her roles in television series and independent films.

• Joseph Mawle

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on March 21st

Famous people died on March 21, 1974:

• Candy Darling

  Iconic transgender actress who was a prominent figure in Andy Warhol's Factory scene, known for her roles in underground films.

• Anton Grot

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on March 21st

March 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 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 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 21, 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 21, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 21, 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 21st is Aries.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 21, 1974! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

March 21, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 21, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 21, 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 21, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:32 am and setting at 06:15 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 1974

Your place in the Universe on March 21, 1974

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on March 21, 1974 is:

51 years 1 month old,

or 613 months and 23 days old,

or 2668 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18682 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 21, 1974?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 21st 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 21, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 21, 1974.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.