What happened on Sunday June 30, 1974?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1974:

• Death of Vannevar Bush Vannevar Bush, a pioneering American engineer, scientist, and influential technological administrator, passed away. Bush was instrumental in organizing scientific research during World War II and played a crucial role in developing the atomic bomb and advancing American technological capabilities.
• Mikhail Baryshnikov Defects to the West Renowned Soviet ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov dramatically defected from the Soviet Union to the West, marking a significant cultural and political moment during the Cold War. His defection was a high-profile act of artistic and personal freedom, symbolizing the tensions between the Soviet regime and individual artistic expression.
• Gulliver's Nightclub Fire Tragedy Petty criminal Peter Leonard intentionally set a fire to conceal a burglary at a bowling alley, which tragically spread to the 'Gulliver's' nightclub in Port Chester, New York, resulting in the devastating loss of 24 lives. This horrific incident highlighted the potential deadly consequences of criminal negligence.
• Baltimore Municipal Strike The Baltimore municipal strike of 1974 began, representing a significant labor dispute that likely involved city workers demanding better working conditions, wages, or addressing systemic workplace issues.
• du Maurier Golf Classic The 2nd du Maurier Golf Classic (also known as the Peter Jackson Classic) took place, with Carole Jo Skala participating in the tournament.

Events in 1974

June 30, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1974

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1974

June 30, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 181st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1974 can also be written as 6/30/1974 in the US and as 30/6/1974 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1974 in June 1974 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1974:

• Hezekiél Sepeng

  South African middle-distance runner who competed in multiple Olympic Games and won medals in international competitions.

• Juli Zeh
• Michael Christie

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on June 30th

Famous people died on June 30, 1974:

• Alberta King

  Alberta King was a prominent civil rights activist and the mother of Martin Luther King Jr.

• Vannevar Bush
• Pierre Chantraine
• Hans Haferkamp
• Cyril Mackworth-Praed

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on June 30th

June 30, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1974 was Sundown by Gordon Lightfoot, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown
2. Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
3. The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
4. William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
5. Olivia Newton-John - If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

June 30, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Ray Stevens - The Streak
2. Showaddywaddy - Hey Rock And Roll
3. The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
4. Gary Glitter - Always Yours
5. R Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House

June 30, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 1974 was Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man) by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. The Impressions - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - On And On
3. The Spinners - I'm Coming Home
4. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
5. Eddie Kendricks - Son Of Sagittarius

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 30, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 30, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 30, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 30, 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 June 30, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 05:22 pm and setting at 02:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1974.

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Your place in the Universe on June 30, 1974

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Someone born on June 30, 1974 is:

50 years 10 months old,

or 610 months and 14 days old,

or 2654 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18581 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 30, 1974?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 30, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 30, 1974.

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