What happened on Wednesday March 27, 1974?

Here's what happened on March 27, 1974:

• Deadliest Aviation Disaster in French History Turkish Airlines Flight 981 suffered a catastrophic crash in the wooded area near Ermenonville, a Paris suburb, resulting in the complete loss of all 346 passengers and crew. This tragic event became one of the most significant aviation accidents of the 1970s, highlighting critical aircraft design and safety concerns.
• Daring Tank Theft at Checkpoint Charlie In a remarkable Cold War incident, U.S. Army Specialist 5 William A. Thompson Jr. audaciously stole a 50-ton M60 tank from Turner Barracks in West Berlin and dramatically drove it through Checkpoint Charlie into Communist East Berlin, creating an unprecedented international security breach.
• Deadly Train Collision in Mozambique A devastating train collision in Magude, then Portuguese Mozambique, resulted in the tragic death of 70 passengers. This incident underscored the transportation safety challenges in colonial-era African infrastructure.

Events in 1974

March 27, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 27, 1974

Newspapers from Mar. 27, 1974

March 27, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 86th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 27, 1974 can also be written as 3/27/1974 in the US and as 27/3/1974 in UK and Europe.

March 27, 1974 in March 1974 calendar

Famous people born on March 27, 1974:

• Gaizka Mendieta

  Famous Spanish footballer who played for top clubs like Valencia and Lazio, known for his midfield skills.

• Joan Horrach

  Spanish professional cyclist known for his participation in multiple cycling competitions.

• Jason Narvy

  American actor known for his work in television and theater.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on March 27th

Famous people died on March 27, 1974:

• Eduardo Santos

  Colombian journalist, lawyer, and politician, 15th president of colombia (b. 1888).

• Dino Ciani

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on March 27th

March 27, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 27, 1974 was Sunshine On My Shoulders by John Denver, according to the music chart for the week March 25th and March 31st.

1. John Denver - Sunshine On My Shoulders
2. Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
3. Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
4. Elton John - Bennie And The Jets
5. Cher - Dark Lady

March 27, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 27, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week March 25th and March 31st.

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 27, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 27, 1974 was Lookin' For A Love by Bobby Womack, according to the music chart for the week March 25th and March 31st.

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. Bloodstone - Outside Woman
5. The Spinners - Mighty Love - Pt. 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 27th is Aries.

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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.

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March 27, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 27, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 27, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 27, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:33 am and setting at 11:43 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 27, 1974

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Someone born on March 27, 1974 is:

51 years 1 month old,

or 613 months and 16 days old,

or 2667 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18675 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 27, 1974?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 27, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 27, 1974.

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