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September 16, 1974 was the 259th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is September 16, 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 September 16, 1974, who was born and died on September 16, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 16, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe by Barry White), movies (e.g. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, directed by Joseph Sargent), TV series (e.g. Kolchak: The Night Stalker) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 16th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 16, 1974?
- September 16, 1974: What happened on that day?
- September 16, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 16, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 16, 1974?
- September 16, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- September 16, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- September 16, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 16, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- September 16, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 16, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 16, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- September 16, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 16, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 16, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on September 16, 1974?
What day of the week was September 16, 1974?
September 16, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 259th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 16, 1974 can also be written as 9/16/1974 in the US and as 16/9/1974 in UK and Europe.
September 16, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 16, 1974:
- Bart begins regular transbay service
- Bob dylan records blood on the tracks
- Us general haig becomes nato-supreme commander in europe
- Us president gerald ford announces conditional amnesty for american vietnam war deserters.
September 16, 1974: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Oakland Raiders - Buffalo Bills : 20 - 21
September 16, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 16, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 16, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on September 16th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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September 16, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 16, 1974 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 16, 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 16, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:14 am and setting at 07:36 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 01, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Oct 01, 1974.
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Who was born on September 16, 1974?
Famous people born on September 16, 1974:
- Rasheed Wallace
Rasheed Wallace was a four-time NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.
- Loona
Dutch singer-songwriter and dancer.
- Joaquin Castro
Joaquin Castro is a Mexican-American politician who serves as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
- Frédéric Da Rocha
French midfielder.
- Jamin Oliver
Renowned chef known for his innovative culinary creations.
- Monique Brumby
Australian producer and guitarist of singer-songwriters.
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Ed Stoppard- Sandra Gillette
- Joaquín Reyes
- Elena Di Cioccio
Whose famous birthday is on September 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 16th:
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Lauren BacallAmerican actress and star for more than a century.
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Bingbing FanBingbing fan is a chinese actress known for her roles in popular chinese and international films.
![Marc Anthony]()
Marc AnthonyMarc anthony is an american singer known for his latin music and romantic ballads.
![Peter Falk]()
Peter FalkPeter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.
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Nick JonasAmerican guitarist and singer (jonas brothers).
![Alexis Bledel]()
Alexis BledelAmerican actress known for her role in the TV series 'Gilmore Girls'.
![Amy Poehler]()
Amy PoehlerAmy Poehler is a successful actress, comedian, and co-founder of the online platform 'Smart Girls at the Party.
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David CopperfieldAmerican magician and natural-born performer, who is world famous for his spectacular productions of around 500 live performances per year...
![Richard Marx]()
Richard MarxRichard marx is a grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'right here waiting' and 'hold on to the nights'.
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Kyla PrattKyla pratt is an american actress known for her roles in the television series 'one on one' and the 'dr.
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September 16, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 7 months old,
or 595 months and 9 days old,
or 2588 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18119 days old,
if you were born on September 16, 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 September 16, 1974?
There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 16, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 16, 1974.
September 16, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 16, 1974:
- Phog Allen
- Giuseppe Vismara
- Hipólito Atilio López
- Augusto Raúl Cortázar
What famous deaths happened on September 16th?
Famous deaths on September 16th:
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Maria CallasGreek opera singer.
![Jane Powell]()
Jane PowellAmerican actress and singer.
![Sheb Wooley]()
Sheb WooleyAmerican singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2003).
- Jaicob Grimm
Jaicob Grimm, along with his brother Wilhelm, is best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales, including 'Grimm's...
- Gabreal Fahrenheit
Gabreal Fahrenheit was a German physicist who invented the Fahrenheit temperature scale, which is widely used to measure temperature.
- Adelma Lutz
Brazilian biologist and feminist known for her research on tropical diseases.
- Kenay Kuroda
Japanese physicist known for his contributions to particle physics.
- Dempsy Levy
Contributed to the development of the theory of quarks and quantum chromodynamics.
- Syvilla Fort
Renowned dancer and choreographer.
- Samanthan Smith
Known for her work in environmental conservation and nuclear disarmament.
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September 16, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on September 16, 1974:
- Mexico - Independence Day (from Spain; proclaimed 1810, recognised 1821, instituted 1825; See Fiestas Patrias)
- Also see September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Saint Cyprian, Pope Cornelius, Saint Ludmila
- In ancient Greece, the third day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates walked to the sea at Phaleron and purified themselves in the water.
- Papua New Guinea - Independence Day (from Australia, 1975)
Observances on September 16, 1974:
- International Day for Interventional Cardiology
- International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
September 16, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 16, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 16th and September 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1974 was Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.
September 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
- Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently
- Olivia Newton-John - I Honestly Love You
- Billy Preston - Nothing From Nothing
- Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
September 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.
September 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on September 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- The Osmonds - Love Me For A Reason
- John Denver - Annie's Song
- Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
- Donny & Marie Osmond - I'm Leaving It All Up To You
September 16, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1974 was Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.
September 16, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on September 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
- Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
- Ohio Players - Skin Tight
- The Isley Brothers - Live It Up Part 1
- Four Tops - Midnight Flower
September 16, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 16, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Joseph Sargent
Starring: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo
Country: United States of America
Female Trouble
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Waters
Starring: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole
Country: United States of America
Phase IV
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Saul Bass
Starring: Nigel Davenport, Michael Murphy, Lynne Frederick, Alan Gifford
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
September 16, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 16, 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:
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Release year: 1974
Written by: Jeffrey Grant Rice
Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt
Country: United States of America
Land of the Lost
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Brad Silberling
The Capone Investment
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Alan Gibson
No, Honestly
Release year: 1974
Starring: John Alderton, Pauline Collins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
September 16, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 16, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Wall Street Gang
By: Richard Ney
THE WALL STREET GANG, IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT IF YOU SCRAP TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO THE MARKET AND ATTACK THE FINANCIAL CONSPIRACY WITH ITS OWN WEAPONS, YOU CAN BEAT STOCK
Plain Speaking
By: Merle Miller
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 Memory Book
By: Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
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.
The Dogs Of War
By: Frederick Forsyth
"Knocking off an armoured truck or a bank is just crude. A whole republic can be taken down with a single stroke. Sir James Manson is a shadowy titan in London's financial sector who is plotting a coup d’etat within …
The War Between The Tates
By: Alison Lurie
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.
September 16, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on September 16, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Who was the US President on September 16, 1974?
On September 16, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 16, 1974?
On September 16, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on September 16, 1974?
On September 16, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about September 16th?
September 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of September. 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 September 16th, such as:
- 2018 - After being closed for "an ongoing law enforcement investigation into criminal activity at sacramento peak", the sunspot solar observatory will reopen monday. a suspect in this investigation could pose a risk to the safety and security of residents and staff.
- 2017 - Ryanair, an irish low-cost airline cancels 82 sunday flight to ireland as part of a six-week-long program to eliminate 40 to 50 flights per day to clear its crew vacation backlog. this is to comply with the requirements of the irish aviation authority by the end of 2012.
- 2016 - War in north-west pakistan: at least 28 people are killed and 31 injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque located in mohmand agency. jamaat-ul ahrar claims responsibility.
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 September 1974?
September 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.
