Wednesday April 23, 1975: on this day

April 23, 1975 was the 113th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 23, 1975 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 23, 1975, who was born and died on April 23, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song by B.J. Thomas), movies (e.g. Mandingo, directed by Richard Fleischer), TV series (e.g. The Invisible Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 1975?


April 23, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 113th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1975 can also be written as 4/23/1975 in the US and as 23/4/1975 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1975 in April 1975 calendar

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April 23, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 23, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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

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April 23, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 1975 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 1975 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 23, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:31 pm and setting at 05:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 27, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1975.

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Who was born on April 23, 1975?


Famous people born on April 23, 1975:

  • Kaenan Wilkins

    Renowned for his vibrant and expressive abstract art.

  • Damien Touya

    French fencing champion and winner of the bronze medal in sabers at the atlanta olympics on 7/21/1996.

  • Adalida Rodríguez

    Adalida Rodríguez is a Mexican politician who has served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2018.

  • Brogan McDougall

    Talented sculptor specializing in large-scale metal installations.

  • Bobby Shaw

    American football player.

  • Bret Anderson

    Canadian football league slot back (british columbia lions).

  • Sascha Ovard

    Family member.

  • Jon ?or Birgisson

    Icelandic singer and musician (sigur ros).

  • Jónsi

    Icelandic singer-songwriter and guitarist (sigur rós and jónsi & alex).

  • Greg Moore

    Celebrity.

  • Javier Limones
  • Raúl Valbuena
  • Anton Nouri
  • Christian Corrêa Dionísio
  • Stine Brun Kjeldaas
  • Ol'ga Kern

Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 11 months old,

or 587 months and 27 days old,

or 2556 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17894 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 1975.

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 April 23, 1975?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 23, 1975.

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April 23, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 1975:

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Pete Ham

    Rocker (badfinger) commits suicide by hanging from his own wall at 27.

  • Rolf Dieter Brinkmann

    German writer associated with the 1960s literary movement.

  • R D Brinkmann

    Writer.

  • Ole Stenen
  • Anton Paulik

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

  • Darene Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright known for his works like Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

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April 23, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 1975:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 1975:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 1975:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 23, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1975 was (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song by B.J. Thomas, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
  2. - Philadelphia Freedom
  3. - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
  4. - Lovin' You
  5. - Supernatural Thing - Part I

April 23, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1975 was Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bye Bye Baby
  2. - Fox On The Run
  3. - Love Me Love My Dog
  4. - There's A Whole Lot Of Loving
  5. - Honey

April 23, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1975 was Shakey Ground by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shakey Ground
  2. - What Am I Gonna Do With You
  3. - L-O-V-E (Love)
  4. - My Little Lady
  5. - Once You Get Started

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April 23, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mandingo

Mandingo

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: James Mason, Susan George, Perry King, Richard Ward

Country: United States of America

Death Race 2000

Death Race 2000

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Paul Bartel

Starring: David Carradine, Sylvester Stallone, Simone Griffeth, Mary Woronov

Country: United States of America

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

The Day of the Locust

The Day of the Locust

Release year: 1975

Directed by: John Schlesinger

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

April 23, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Joseph Henson

Edward the King

Edward the King

Release year: 1975

Starring: Annette Crosbie, Timothy West, Helen Ryan, Felicity Kendal

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jacob Tierney

Doctors' Hospital

Doctors' Hospital

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Starring: George Peppard, Zohra Lampert

Country: United States of America

The Blue Knight

The Blue Knight

Release year: 1975

Country: United States of America

April 23, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All Things Bright And Beautiful by James Herriot

All Things Bright And Beautiful

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When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:

The Bermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz

The Bermuda Triangle

By:

Bermuda Triangle

A Month Of Sundays by John Updike

A Month Of Sundays

By:

This antic riff on Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter sees the Reverend Tom Marshfield (a later-day Arthur Dimmesdale) sent west from his Midwestern parish to sexual disgrace.

Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry

Helter Skelter

By:

1976 Bantam Books; 28th Printing; Helter Skelter. By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Includes 64 pages of "chilling", black-and-white photographs.

The Ascent Of Man by J. Bronowski

The Ascent Of Man

By:

Man's Ascent

April 23, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Steeplechase

Steeplechase

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sports simulation

Jet Fighter

Jet Fighter

Platform: Arcade

Genre: military, shooter

Destruction Derby

Destruction Derby

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Exidy

pedit5

pedit5

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Dungeon Crawl, RPG

Gun Fight

Gun Fight

Platform: Arcade, Bally Astrocade, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, Commodore 128

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Taito; EU Taito; NA Midway

history

Who was the US President on April 23, 1975?

On April 23, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1975?

On April 23, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 1975?

On April 23, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

Find out more about April 23rd

history

What happened in 1975?

1975 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
  • British population agrees to European Common Market membership
  • Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal

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What was the calendar for April 1975?

April 1975 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1975 calendar looked like.

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