Sunday April 28, 1974: on this day

April 28, 1974 was the 118th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 28, 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 April 28, 1974, who was born and died on April 28, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series (e.g. My Old Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 28th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 28, 1974?


April 28, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 118th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1974 can also be written as 4/28/1974 in the US and as 28/4/1974 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 1974 in April 1974 calendar

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April 28, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 1974:

  • Jane blalock wins lpga birmingham golf classic.

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April 28, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 28, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 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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April 28, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 April 28, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:31 am and setting at 01:56 am.

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

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Who was born on April 28, 1974?


Famous people born on April 28, 1974:

  • Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz

    Spanish actress.

  • Margo Dydek

    Polish basketball player and coach (d. 2011).

  • Richel Hersisia

    Dutch boxer.

  • Vernon Kay

    English disc jockey and tv presenter.

  • Dominic Matteo

    Journalist and scottish footballer.

  • Sergei Stas

    Nhl defenseman (team belarus, olympics - 1998).

  • Eric Vale

    Voice actor.

  • Branko Maksimović
  • Fabio Jansen
  • Emanuele Negrini
  • Marcel Tschopp
  • Jeremy Davidson
  • Christos Germanos
  • Lorenzo Aragón
  • Elena Arvigo

Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:

  • Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba

    American actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.

  • Min-sik Choi
    Min-sik Choi

    Min-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.

  • Jacques Dutronc
    Jacques Dutronc

    French singer, songwriter and guitarist.

  • Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan

    Bridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.

  • Jay Leno
    Jay Leno

    American comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.

  • Harper Lee
    Harper Lee

    American author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.

  • Kim Gordon
    Kim Gordon

    American singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle

    American actor.

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

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April 28, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 11 months old,

or 599 months and 28 days old,

or 2608 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18260 days old,

if you were born on April 28, 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 April 28, 1974?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 28, 1974.

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April 28, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 1974:

  • Paul Page

    Actor (girl from havanna, moth), passes away at 70.

What famous deaths happened on April 28th?

Famous deaths on April 28th:

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Ed Begley
    Ed Begley

    Hartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).

  • Patricia Medina
    Patricia Medina

    English actress (b. 1919).

  • Joshiah Willard Gibbs

    Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

  • Marri Sivaram

    Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.

  • Penelopi Fitzgerald

    British author celebrated for her literary fiction.

  • Gopinath Mohanty

    Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.

  • Amaka Igwe

    Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.

  • Madalee Milton

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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April 28, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 28, 1974:

  • Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
  • National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
  • Peter Chanel
  • Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
  • Luchesius
  • Patritius
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
  • National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.

Observances on April 28, 1974:

  • International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Saints celebrated on April 28, 1974:

  • Saints Vitalis and Valeria
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April 28, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1974 was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) by MFSB, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  2. - Bennie And The Jets
  3. - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
  4. - The Loco-Motion
  5. - Oh My My

April 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - The Cat Crept In
  3. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  4. - Angel Face
  5. - Everyday

April 28, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1974 was The Payback by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 28, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Payback
  2. - TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
  3. - Dancing Machine
  4. - Mighty Mighty
  5. - Let's Get Married

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April 28, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 28, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Claudine

Claudine

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Berry

Dark Star

Dark Star

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Dan O'Bannon, Dre Pahich, Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm

Country: United States of America

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Peter Cushing, Shane Briant, Madeline Smith, David Prowse

April 28, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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:

My Old Man

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

The Zoo Gang

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

Landline

Landline

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gillian Robespierre

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Movin' On

Movin' On

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

April 28, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 28, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Working by Studs Terkel

Working

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Studs Terkel's most well-known book, Working, is an engaging, fascinating look at the jobs and people who do them. This book contains over 100 interviews with people from all walks of life, including gravediggers to lawyers.

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

By:

It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.

Management by Peter F. Drucker

Management

By:

The definitive book on management by the man who invents it.

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

The Fan Club by Irving Wallace

The Fan Club

By:

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April 28, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 28, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on April 28, 1974?

On April 28, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1974?

On April 28, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 28, 1974?

On April 28, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 28th?

April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of April. 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 April 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
  • 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
  • 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.

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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 April 1974?

April 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Sunday April 28, 1974