Saturday April 27, 1974: on this day

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.

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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 in April 1974 calendar

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April 27, 1974: What happened on that day?


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April 27, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 27, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 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.

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April 27, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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:

  • Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle

    American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).

  • Anouk Aimée
    Anouk Aimée

    French actress, who made her film debut in 1947.

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Sheena Easton
    Sheena Easton

    A scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.

  • Ludmila Mikaël
    Ludmila Mikaël

    French stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Eric Schmidt
    Eric Schmidt

    American businessman and engineer.

  • William Moseley
    William Moseley

    William moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • Erik Thomson
    Erik Thomson

    An australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.

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April 27, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 21 days old,

or 2603 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18224 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 39 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.

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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 Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Katherine DeMille
    Katherine DeMille

    Canadian-american actress (b. 1911).

  • Kwame Nkrumah

    Ghanaian nationalist leader who led the country to independence from British colonial rule.

  • Siler Murrow

    Siler Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent, who is considered one of the most influential journalists of the...

  • Fleet Emerson

    Fleet Emerson was a renowned American essayist and philosopher known for his influential writings on transcendentalism.

  • Vanden Stock

    Belgian footballer who played for Anderlecht and the Belgian national team.

  • Siler Emerson

    Siler Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist during the 19th century, known for his transcendentalist philosophy and influential...

  • Sigismund Thalberg

    Renowned pianist and composer.

  • Dim Levin

    Contributed to the development of the Standard Model of particle physics.

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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
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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:

  1. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  2. - Bennie And The Jets
  3. - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
  4. - The Loco-Motion
  5. - 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:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - The Cat Crept In
  3. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  4. - Angel Face
  5. - 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:

  1. - The Payback
  2. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  3. - Dancing Machine
  4. - Mighty Mighty
  5. - Let's Get Married

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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

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

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Claudine

Claudine

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Berry

Dark Star

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

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

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

The Zoo Gang

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

Landline

Landline

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gillian Robespierre

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Movin' On

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:

The Fan Club by Irving Wallace

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Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red by Harry Kemelman

Tuesday The Rabbi Saw Red

By:

Rabbi Small meets militant activists, anarchists and a mad terrorist on a college campus. In this New York Times bestseller, Rabbi Small is once again looking for refuge outside of the confines.

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Times To Remember

By:

The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

By:

Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

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

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

history

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.

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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.

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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.

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