What happened on Monday October 14, 1974?

Here's what happened on October 14, 1974:

• UN Recognition of Palestinian Liberation Organization The United Nations General Assembly officially recognized the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. This landmark decision granted the PLO the right to participate in General Assembly deliberations concerning Palestinian issues, marking a significant moment in international diplomacy and Palestinian self-determination.
• Kenyan National Assembly Elections Kenya held elections for 158 of 170 National Assembly seats under the single-party system of Kenya African National Union (KANU). Despite limited political plurality, 740 candidates competed, with 88 incumbents, including four government ministers, being replaced. President Jomo Kenyatta personally appointed representatives for the remaining 12 seats.
• Explosion at Mitsui & Co. Headquarters A significant explosion occurred on the third floor of Mitsui & Co.'s head office in Tokyo, resulting in injuries to 16 people, including five police officers. The incident raised questions about workplace and corporate security.
• Country Music Association Awards Ceremony The 8th Country Music Association Awards were held, celebrating achievements in country music. Charlie Rich was a notable participant or award recipient during this event.
• Fatal North Sea Diving Incident A tragic maritime accident resulted in the death of British commercial diver John K. J. Clark during a nighttime surface dive. Clark suffered broken ribs and subsequently drowned while monitoring another diver from a semi-submersible platform drill rig, highlighting the inherent risks in offshore industrial diving operations.

Events in 1974

October 14, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 14, 1974

Newspapers from Oct. 14, 1974

October 14, 1974: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• San Francisco 49ers - Detroit Lions : 14 - 17

October 14, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 287th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1974 can also be written as 10/14/1974 in the US and as 14/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

Famous people born on October 14, 1974:

• Natalie Maines

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• Floyd Landis

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• Project Itoh

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on October 14th

Famous people died on October 14, 1974:

• Səttar Bəhlulzadə
• Fernando Bonatti

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on October 14th

October 14, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

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

October 14, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

1. Ken Boothe - Everything I Own
2. Sweet Sensation - Sad Sweet Dreamer
3. John Denver - Annie's Song
4. Slade - Far Far Away
5. Peter Shelley - Gee Baby

October 14, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. B.T. Express - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
2. Kool & The Gang - Higher Plane
3. James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
4. Latimore - Let's Straighten It Out
5. Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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October 14, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 14, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:03 am and setting at 06:06 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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Your place in the Universe on October 14, 1974

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Someone born on October 14, 1974 is:

50 years 7 months old,

or 607 months and 10 days old,

or 2640 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18485 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 1974?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 14, 1974.

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