Thursday October 17, 1974: on this day

October 17, 1974 was the 290th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 17, 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 17, 1974, who was born and died on October 17, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Nothing From Nothing by Billy Preston), movies (e.g. Phantom of the Paradise, directed by Brian De Palma), 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 17th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1974?


October 17, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 290th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1974 can also be written as 10/17/1974 in the US and as 17/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

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October 17, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1974:

  • Nba new orleans jazz begin a 28 game road losing streak
  • Washington capitals' first nhl home victory, beating chicago black hawks 4-3.

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October 17, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 17, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 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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Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 17, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 17, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 17, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 09:33 am and setting at 08:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1974.

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Who was born on October 17, 1974?


Famous people born on October 17, 1974:

  • Matthew Macfadyen
    Matthew Macfadyen

    Matthew macfadyen is an english actor known for his roles in pride & prejudice, anna karenina, and succession.

  • Andre Carson

    Member of the U.S.

  • Ariel Levy

    American writer and journalist, known for her essays and memoirs.

  • Bárbara Paz

    Brazilian actress.

  • Gabriel Silberstein

    Chilean tennis player.

  • Obdulio Ávila Mayo

    Mexican politician.

  • Darío Sala

    Argentine footballer.

  • Dhondup Wangchen

    Chinese producer and director.

  • Janne Puurtinen

    Finnish keyboard player (him).

  • John Rocker

    American actor and baseball player.

  • Cincinnati Red

    American wrestler (d.2015).

  • Adeyeye Ogunwusi

    Nigerian business magnate, entrepreneur and financial expert.

  • Rizwan Manji
    Rizwan Manji
  • Natalie Ng
  • Christine Musset
  • Savatheda Fynes

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 12 days old,

or 2580 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18061 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 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 17, 1974?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 17, 1974.

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October 17, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 17, 1974:

  • Tomotaka Tasaka
  • René de Rooy

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 17th

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October 17, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1974:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 14th and October 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1974 was Nothing From Nothing by Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nothing From Nothing
  2. - Then Came You
  3. - You Haven't Done Nothin'
  4. - I Honestly Love You
  5. - Jazzman

October 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1974 was Everything I Own by Ken Boothe, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everything I Own
  2. - Sad Sweet Dreamer
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Far Far Away
  5. - Gee Baby

October 17, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1974 was Do It ('til You're Satisfied) by B.T. Express, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 17, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
  2. - Higher Plane
  3. - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
  4. - Let's Straighten It Out
  5. - You Haven't Done Nothin'

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October 17, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Paul Williams, William Finley, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham

Country: United States of America

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge

Country: Germany

The Working Girls

The Working Girls

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Stephanie Rothman

Starring: Sarah Kennedy, Laurie Rose, Mark Thomas, Lynne Guthrie

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

Seytan

Seytan

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Metin Erksan

Starring: Canan Perver, Cihan Ünal, Meral Taygun, Agah Hün

October 17, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 17, 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

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Release year: 1974

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brad Silberling

The Complete Victor Borge

The Complete Victor Borge

Release year: 1974

October 17, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

The Memory Book

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You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.

Cavett by Dick Cavett and Christopher Porterfield

Cavett

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More Joy by Alex Comfort

More Joy

By:

The book that revolutionized America’s thinking about sex is back to fulfill the needs of the 1980s. Dr. Comfort has updated and revised his classic to offer current, caring advice as well as important information about the health risks for …

All Things Bright And Beautiful by James Herriot

All Things Bright And Beautiful

By:

When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:

The War Between The Tates by Alison Lurie

The War Between The Tates

By:

If a husband is unable to control his wife, and she becomes a wreck, civil war can break out in their family Erica Tate would not mind getting up every morning if it meant that her husband was a criminal.

October 17, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 17, 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

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

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 October 17, 1974?

On October 17, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1974?

On October 17, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1974?

On October 17, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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history

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.

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