What happened on Sunday September 01, 1974?

Here's what happened on September 01, 1974:

• SR-71 Blackbird Sets Incredible Speed Record The legendary SR-71 Blackbird, an advanced reconnaissance aircraft, set a remarkable speed record by flying from New York to London in just 1 hour, 54 minutes, and 56.4 seconds. The aircraft achieved an astonishing speed of 1,435.587 miles per hour (2,310.353 km/h), demonstrating the pinnacle of aerospace engineering and Cold War technological innovation.
• Nicaraguan Presidential Election Nicaragua held national elections on September 1, 1974, with voting for president, 70 seats in the Cámara de Diputados, and 30 seats in the Senado. Incumbent President Anastasio Somoza Debayle secured an overwhelming victory, winning nearly 92 percent of the vote in what was likely a controlled electoral process during his authoritarian regime.
• Tragic Train Accident in Zagreb A devastating train accident occurred in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, resulting in 121 fatalities. The incident highlighted the critical importance of railway safety and infrastructure maintenance during the 1970s.
• Dutch Anti-Pirate Radio Law Takes Effect The Netherlands implemented a comprehensive legal framework to regulate and restrict unauthorized radio broadcasting, marking a significant moment in media regulation and telecommunications policy.
• LPGA Southgate Ladies Golf Open Professional golfers Jane Blalock and Sue Roberts emerged victorious in the Southgate Ladies Golf Open, showcasing women's competitive sports achievements in the mid-1970s.

Events in 1974

September 01, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 01, 1974

Newspapers from Sep. 01, 1974

September 01, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 244th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1974 can also be written as 9/1/1974 in the US and as 1/9/1974 in UK and Europe.

September 01, 1974 in September 1974 calendar

Famous people born on September 01, 1974:

• Burn Gorman

  English actor known for roles in TV series like 'Torchwood' and films such as 'Pacific Rim' and 'The Dark Knight Rises'.

• Jason Taylor

  Legendary NFL defensive end who played primarily for the Miami Dolphins and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• Marc Webb

  Film director known for directing music videos and movies like '(500) Days of Summer' and the Amazing Spider-Man series.

• Jhonen Vasquez

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on September 1st

Famous people died on September 01, 1974:

• Gerd Neggo

  Estonian dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer (b. 1891).

• Corrado Zambelli
• Angelo Maria Crepet

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on September 1st

September 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 01, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
2. Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
3. Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
4. Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
5. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love

September 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 01, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
2. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
3. The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
4. Stephanie De Sykes & Rain - Born With A Smile On My Face
5. Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation

September 01, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 01, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
2. Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
3. Dionne Warwicke & Spinners - Then Came You
4. Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
5. The Isley Brothers - Live It Up Part 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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September 01, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 01, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 01, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 01, 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 September 01, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:04 pm and setting at 07:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Oct 01, 1974.

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Someone born on September 01, 1974 is:

50 years 8 months old,

or 608 months and 8 days old,

or 2644 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18513 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 01, 1974?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 01, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 01, 1974.

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