What happened on Sunday October 06, 1974?

Here's what happened on October 06, 1974:

• OPEC Oil Crisis Begins The global energy landscape dramatically shifted as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced a significant increase in oil prices and implemented an oil embargo targeting the United States and the Netherlands, marking the beginning of the 1970s World Energy Crisis.
• Albanian Single-Candidate Election Albania conducted a unique electoral process where a yes-or-no vote was held for 250 parliamentary seats, with only one candidate nominated per constituency, all belonging to the Democratic Front of Albania, demonstrating the controlled political system of the time.
• Tragic Racing Fatality Austrian racing driver Helmuth Koinigg suffered a fatal accident during the 1974 United States Grand Prix, tragically losing his life after a crash that resulted in decapitation, highlighting the dangerous nature of motorsports in the 1970s.
• United States Grand Prix Racing Event Argentine Formula One driver Carlos Reutemann secured victory at the 1974 United States Grand Prix, held at the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race Course in Watkins Glen, New York.
• NASCAR National 500 Race David Pearson claimed victory in the 1974 National 500 stock car race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, contributing to the rich history of American motorsports.
• Mack & Mabel Broadway Premiere The musical 'Mack & Mabel' opened at the Majestic Theater in New York City, running for 66 performances and showcasing the theatrical landscape of the mid-1970s.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Result Carole Jo Skala emerged victorious in the Sacramento Union Ladies Golf Classic, highlighting women's achievements in professional sports during the 1970s.

Events in 1974

October 06, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 06, 1974

Newspapers from Oct. 06, 1974

October 06, 1974: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - New York Giants : 14 - 7
• Baltimore Colts - New England Patriots : 3 - 42
• Buffalo Bills - Green Bay Packers : 27 - 7
• Denver Broncos - Kansas City Chiefs : 17 - 14
• Detroit Lions - Los Angeles Rams : 13 - 16

October 06, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 279th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1974 can also be written as 10/6/1974 in the US and as 6/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

Famous people born on October 06, 1974:

• Jeremy Sisto

  American actor, screenwriter, and producer known for roles in television series like 'Law & Order' and 'Six Feet Under'.

• Walter Centeno

  Costa Rican football manager and former professional footballer with a notable career.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on October 6th

Famous people died on October 06, 1974:

• Ebe Stignani

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on October 6th

October 06, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1974 was I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - I Honestly Love You
2. Billy Preston - Nothing From Nothing
3. Dionne Warwicke - Then Came You
4. First Class - Beach Baby
5. Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'

October 06, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
2. The Osmonds - Love Me For A Reason
3. John Denver - Annie's Song
4. Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
5. Donny & Marie Osmond - I'm Leaving It All Up To You

October 06, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1974 was You Haven't Done Nothin' by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
2. James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
3. Ohio Players - Skin Tight
4. B.T. Express - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
5. Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

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October 06, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 06, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 06, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 01:11 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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Someone born on October 06, 1974 is:

50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 1 day old,

or 2639 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18476 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 06, 1974?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 06, 1974.

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