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October 31, 1974 was the 304th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 31, 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 October 31, 1974, who was born and died on October 31, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. You Haven't Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder), movies (e.g. Lenny, directed by Bob Fosse), TV series (e.g. Der Leutnant Vom Schwanenkietz) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 31st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 31, 1974?
- October 31, 1974: What happened on that day?
- October 31, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 31, 1974?
- October 31, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 31, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 31, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 31, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 31, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 31, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 31, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on October 31, 1974?
What day of the week was October 31, 1974?
October 31, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 304th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 1974 can also be written as 10/31/1974 in the US and as 31/10/1974 in UK and Europe.
October 31, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 1974:
- Marines terminate gijzelingsactie in strafgevangenis scheveningen
- Laura aime disappears in utah (possible ted bundy victim).
October 31, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 31, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 31, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 1974 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 31, 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 October 31, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:09 pm and setting at 08:07 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 31, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Nov 29, 1974.
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Who was born on October 31, 1974?
Famous people born on October 31, 1974:
- Roger Manganelli
Brazilian-american singer/songwriter and bass player (less than jake, rehasher).
- Natasja Saad
Danish dancehall and reggae artist (born 1974).
- Muzzy Izzet
English-turkish footballer.
- Julie Minta Gleneck
Miss new hampshire usa (1996).
- Jeff Gooch
Linebacker (tampa bay buccaneers).
- Serge Heuveling
Soccer player (nec).
- Céline Balitran
- Suzanna Urszuly
- Scott Sartiano
- Stefan Uteß
- Ruben Fleischer
- David Dencik
- Eskil Vogt
- Fanny Lauzier
- Cristian Zermatten
- Mustafa Kemal «Muzzy» İzzet
- Rogério Lima «Roger» Manganelli
Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:
![John Candy]()
John CandyAmerican comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.
![Vanilla Ice]()
Vanilla IceVanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and television host who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Piper Perabo]()
Piper PeraboAmerican actress and producer.
![Dermot Mulroney]()
Dermot MulroneyAmerican actor.
![Peter Jackson]()
Peter JacksonNew zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.
![Rob Schneider]()
Rob SchneiderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Ken Wahl]()
Ken WahlAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Samaire Armstrong]()
Samaire ArmstrongFashion designer and actress from japan-america,.
![Justin Chatwin]()
Justin ChatwinCanadian actor.
October 31, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 5 months old,
or 593 months and 19 days old,
or 2581 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18068 days old,
if you were born on October 31, 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 October 31, 1974?
There are 195 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 31, 1974.
October 31, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 31, 1974:
- Chubby Johnson
- Michail Čiaureli
- Eduardo Falcocchio
What famous deaths happened on October 31st?
Famous deaths on October 31st:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Raf Vallone]()
Raf ValloneHe is a talented and handsome italian actor.
![Rosalind Cash]()
Rosalind CashAmerican actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.
![John Houseman]()
John HousemanRomanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.
![Jan Werich]()
Jan WerichCzech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).
![Joseph Calleia]()
Joseph CalleiaItalian-american singer and actor.
![Linda Watkins]()
Linda WatkinsActress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.
![Harry Houdini]()
Harry HoudiniHungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 31st
October 31, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 31, 1974:
- October 31st is Nevada Day
- Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
- Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
- Cornwall - Allantide
- October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
- St. Wolfgang
- St Urban
- St. Quentin
- St. Notburga
- St. Bega
Observances on October 31, 1974:
- World Cities Day
October 31, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 28th and November 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 31, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1974 was You Haven't Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.
October 31, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 31, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
- Carole King - Jazzman
- Elton John - The Bitch Is Back
- Bad Company - Can't Get Enough
October 31, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1974 was Everything I Own by Ken Boothe, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.
October 31, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 31, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ken Boothe - Everything I Own
- Sweet Sensation - Sad Sweet Dreamer
- John Denver - Annie's Song
- Slade - Far Far Away
- Peter Shelley - Gee Baby
October 31, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1974 was Let's Straighten It Out by Latimore, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.
October 31, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 31, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Latimore - Let's Straighten It Out
- Kool & The Gang - Higher Plane
- B.T. Express - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
- Little Beaver - Party Down - Part 1
- James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
October 31, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 31, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Lenny
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Bob Fosse
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Valerie Perrine, Jan Miner, Stanley Beck
Country: United States of America
Earthquake
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene
Country: United States of America
The Savage Is Loose
Release year: 1974
Directed by: George C. Scott
Starring: George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, John David Carson, Lee Montgomery
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
October 31, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 31, 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:
Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz
Release year: 1974
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Release year: 1974
Written by: Jeffrey Grant Rice
Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt
Country: United States of America
Land of the Lost
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Brad Silberling
Soundstage
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Dave Erdman
Starring: Mike Bloomfield, Harry Chapin, Willie Dixon, Dr. John
October 31, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 31, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Something Happened
By: Joseph Heller
Bob Slocum lived the American dream. He was blessed with a lovely wife, three beautiful children, a nice home, and all the mistresses that he wanted. He had it all, all except happiness.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
By: John le Carre
The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.
All Things Bright And Beautiful
By: James Herriot
When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:
Watership Down
By: Richard Adams
Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.
October 31, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 31, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Who was the US President on October 31, 1974?
On October 31, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1974?
On October 31, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 31, 1974?
On October 31, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 31st?
October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of October. 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 October 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
- 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
- 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.
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 October 1974?
October 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
