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April 27, 1974 was the 117th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 27, 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 April 27, 1974, who was born and died on April 27, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series (e.g. My Old Man) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 27th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 27, 1974?
- April 27, 1974: What happened on that day?
- April 27, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 27, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 27, 1974?
- April 27, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 27, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- April 27, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 27, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- April 27, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 27, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 27, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 27, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 27, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on April 27, 1974?
What day of the week was April 27, 1974?
April 27, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 117th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 27, 1974 can also be written as 4/27/1974 in the US and as 27/4/1974 in UK and Europe.
April 27, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 27, 1974:
- Pan am 707 crashes into mountains of bali, killing 107.
- 10,000 march in washington, d.c., calling for the impeachment of us president richard nixon
April 27, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th 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 27, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 27th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 27, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 27, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:20 am and setting at 01:17 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 1974 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1974.
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Who was born on April 27, 1974?
Famous people born on April 27, 1974:
- Joseph Millson
Renowned for his work in theatre and TV shows like The Last Kingdom.
- Richard Johnson
Australian footballer.
- Frank Catalanotto
American baseball player.
- Greg Laswell
Musician.
- Ivana Milicevic
Actress.
- Pete Chryplewicz
Tight end (detroit lions).
- Carlos Fortes
Soccer player (sparta).
- Johnny Devine
Canadian professional wrestler.
- Serhij Danyl'čenko
- John Parsonage
- Jean-Christophe Marquet
- Mübariz Orucov
- Masami Shiratama
- Cristian Stellini
- Ion Testemițanu
- Aleksandr Točilin
- Drazan Tomic
- Jorge Azkoitia
Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:
![Casey Kasem]()
Casey KasemAmerican "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.
![Arielle Dombasle]()
Arielle DombasleAmerican-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).
![Anouk Aimée]()
Anouk AiméeFrench actress, who made her film debut in 1947.
![Jack Klugman]()
Jack KlugmanJack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
![Sheena Easton]()
Sheena EastonA scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.
![Ludmila Mikaël]()
Ludmila MikaëlFrench stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".
![Eric Schmidt]()
Eric SchmidtAmerican businessman and engineer.
![William Moseley]()
William MoseleyWilliam moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.
![Sandy Dennis]()
Sandy DennisAmerican actress.
![Erik Thomson]()
Erik ThomsonAn australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.
April 27, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 11 months old,
or 599 months and 23 days old,
or 2607 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18255 days old,
if you were born on April 27, 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 April 27, 1974?
There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 27, 1974.
April 27, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 27, 1974:
- Vittorio Pisani
- Carlo Ninchi
- Jesse Oldendorf
What famous deaths happened on April 27th?
Famous deaths on April 27th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Jerry Springer]()
Jerry SpringerThe jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.
![Katherine DeMille]()
Katherine DeMilleCanadian-american actress (b. 1911).
- Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent who was a major figure in American journalism during the...
- Kenston Emerson
Kenston Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who played a significant role in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Tilley Emerson
Tilley Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Greycen Emerson
Greycen Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Jarrius Emerson
Jarrius Emerson was a prominent American essayist and philosopher known for his contributions to the Transcendentalist movement.
- Ezeriah Emerson
Ezeriah Emerson was a prominent essayist and philosopher who influenced the Transcendentalist movement in American literature.
- Wake Emerson
Wake Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist known for his transcendentalist philosophy.
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April 27, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 27, 1974:
- Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
- Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
- South Africa: Freedom day.
- Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.
Saints celebrated on April 27, 1974:
- Saint Liberalis
- Saint Mariana
- Saint Floribert
- Saint Zita Lombardo
April 27, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 27, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 27, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 27, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 27, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- MFSB - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
- Gladys Knight and the Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
- Grand Funk - The Loco-Motion
- Ringo Starr - Oh My My
April 27, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 27, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 27, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
- Mud - The Cat Crept In
- Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
- The Glitter Band - Angel Face
- Slade - Everyday
April 27, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1974 was The Payback by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 27, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 27, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- James Brown - The Payback
- MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Mighty Mighty
- Al Green - Let's Get Married
April 27, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 27, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
The Godfather Part II
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Claudine
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Berry
Dark Star
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Carpenter
Starring: Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm
Country: United States of America
Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Terence Fisher
Starring: Peter Cushing, Shane Briant, Madeline Smith, David Prowse
April 27, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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:
My Old Man
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Erman
The Zoo Gang
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Watson
Landline
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Gillian Robespierre
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Movin' On
Release year: 1974
Country: United States of America
April 27, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 27, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
I Heard The Owl Call My Name
By: Margaret Craven
Kingcome is a village nestled in the Pacific Northwest's remote wilderness. It was established by two brothers, Kwakiutl myth.
Alistair Cooke'S America
By: Alistair Cooke
It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.
Working
By: Studs Terkel
Studs Terkel's most well-known book, Working, is an engaging, fascinating look at the jobs and people who do them. This book contains over 100 interviews with people from all walks of life, including gravediggers to lawyers.
Cogan'S Trade
By: George Higgins
The American master of crime George V. tells the story of the mob, and the man who makes sure that their rules are the only ones.
April 27, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 27, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Tank
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on April 27, 1974?
On April 27, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1974?
On April 27, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 27, 1974?
On April 27, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 27th?
April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
- 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.
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 April 1974?
April 1974 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.
