What happened on Sunday October 20, 1974?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1974:

• First Broadcast of Derrick TV Series The popular German crime television series 'Derrick' premiered on ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen), marking the beginning of a long-running and influential detective show that would become a staple of German television programming. The series, featuring detective Horst Tappert as Oberkommissar Derrick, would go on to become internationally renowned and broadcast in numerous countries.
• Richard III Presentation at Lincoln Center A notable theatrical presentation of Shakespeare's historical play 'Richard III' opened at the prestigious Lincoln Center in New York City, showcasing the enduring appeal of classical dramatic works in contemporary performance spaces.

Events in 1974

October 20, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1974

October 20, 1974: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - New York Jets : 35 - 20
• Cincinnati Bengals - Oakland Raiders : 27 - 30
• Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers : 16 - 20
• Detroit Lions - Minnesota Vikings : 20 - 16
• Kansas City Chiefs - Miami Dolphins : 3 - 9

October 20, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1974 can also be written as 10/20/1974 in the US and as 20/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1974:

• Jerald Honeycutt

  Professional basketball player who competed internationally across multiple leagues, representing various teams throughout his career.

• Mohammad Sidique Khan
• Khan Mohammad Sidique

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1974:

• Gori Castellani
• Vilho Pekkala

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on October 20th

October 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 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 20th is Libra.

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October 20, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 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 20, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:22 pm and setting at 10:03 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 20, 1974

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Someone born on October 20, 1974 is:

50 years 8 months old,

or 608 months and 16 days old,

or 2646 weeks

or 18522 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 20, 1974?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 20, 1974.

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