What happened on Thursday April 25, 1974?

Here's what happened on April 25, 1974:

• Carnation Revolution in Portugal A pivotal military coup that overthrew the authoritarian Estado Novo government, marking a significant transition to democracy. The revolution was uniquely peaceful, with civilians distributing carnations to soldiers, symbolizing the bloodless nature of the political transformation. The Armed Forces Movement (MFA) strategically took control of key infrastructure like radio stations and airports, ultimately forcing the resignation of Marcelo Caetano.
• German Spy Scandal Günther Guillaume, the personal secretary to German Chancellor Willy Brandt, was arrested as a spy, revealing significant Cold War espionage activities within the highest levels of West German government.
• First Women's 8000m Peak Ascent A groundbreaking achievement by an all-female Japanese mountaineering team, who successfully summited Manaslu in Nepal, becoming the first women to climb an 8,000-meter peak and breaking significant gender barriers in high-altitude mountaineering.
• Expo '74 World's Fair The World's Fair opens in Spokane, Washington, showcasing international cultural and technological exhibitions, with a focus on environmental conservation and urban renewal.
• Belgian Government Formation Leo Tindemans forms a new government in Belgium, contributing to the country's political stability during a period of complex linguistic and regional tensions.
• NFL Rule Change The National Football League modifies playoff rules by moving goal posts and adopting a sudden-death overtime format, significantly impacting the sport's competitive structure.

Events in 1974

April 25, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 25, 1974

Newspapers from Apr. 25, 1974

April 25, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 115th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 25, 1974 can also be written as 4/25/1974 in the US and as 25/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 25, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

Famous people born on April 25, 1974:

• Eric Kripke

  Television director and creator, best known for creating the popular supernatural series 'Supernatural'.

• Derek Luke

  American actor known for roles in films like 'Antwone Fisher' and 'Captain America: The First Avenger'.

• Emmanuel Burdeau
• Sandra Borgmann

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on April 25th

Famous people died on April 25, 1974:

• Gustavo R. Vincenti

  Maltese architect and developer (b. 1888).

• Bruno Antonio Quintavalle
• Gustav Anton von Wietersheim

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on April 25th

April 25, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 25, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
2. Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
3. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
4. Grand Funk - The Loco-Motion
5. Ringo Starr - Oh My My

April 25, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 25, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

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 25, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 25, 1974 was The Payback by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. James Brown - The Payback
2. MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
3. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
4. Earth, Wind & Fire - Mighty Mighty
5. Al Green - Let's Get Married

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 25th is Taurus.

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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 25, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 25, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 25, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 25, 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 25, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:10 am and setting at 11:38 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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Your place in the Universe on April 25, 1974

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Someone born on April 25, 1974 is:

51 years and 19 days old,

or 612 months and 19 days old,

or 2663 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18647 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 25, 1974?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 25, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 25, 1974.

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