Monday October 21, 1974: on this day

October 21, 1974 was the 294th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 21, 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 October 21, 1974, who was born and died on October 21, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Then Came You by Dionne Warwicke), movies (e.g. The Little Prince, directed by Stanley Donen), TV series (e.g. Der Leutnant Vom Schwanenkietz) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 21st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 21, 1974?


October 21, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 294th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1974 can also be written as 10/21/1974 in the US and as 21/10/1974 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1974 in October 1974 calendar

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October 21, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 1974:

  • 1st islander shut-out opponent-billy smith 5-0 vs. caps
  • Sandra palmer wins lpga cubic corp golf classic

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October 21, 1974: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Green Bay Packers - Chicago Bears : 9 - 10
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October 21, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

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October 21, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 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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Discover the planets positions on October 21st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 21, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 21, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 21, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 01:05 pm and setting at 11:00 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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Who was born on October 21, 1974?


Famous people born on October 21, 1974:

  • Costel Busuioc

    Romanian tenor.

  • Nakia Burrise
  • Guillermo Salas
  • David Smétanine
  • Mickey Trotman
  • Helen Svedin
  • Carlos Chaouen

Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

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October 21, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 29 days old,

or 2582 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18078 days old,

if you were born on October 21, 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 October 21, 1974?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 21, 1974.

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October 21, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 21, 1974:

  • Donald Goines
  • Federico Sal y Rosas
  • Ilario Margarita

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • Jaking Kerouac

    Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.

  • Jhace Kerouac

    Jhace Kerouac was a key figure in the Beat Generation, known for his spontaneous, stream-of-consciousness writing style in novels like 'On...

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Paisly Fitzgerald

    Paisly Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance literary movement.

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Pietra Aretino

    Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.

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October 21, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 21, 1974:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1974 was Then Came You by Dionne Warwicke, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

October 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Then Came You
  2. - You Haven't Done Nothin'
  3. - You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
  4. - Jazzman
  5. - The Bitch Is Back

October 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 1974 was Everything I Own by Ken Boothe, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

October 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everything I Own
  2. - Sad Sweet Dreamer
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Far Far Away
  5. - Gee Baby

October 21, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 1974 was Higher Plane by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

October 21, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Higher Plane
  2. - Let's Straighten It Out
  3. - Do It ('til You're Satisfied)
  4. - Papa Don't Take No Mess (Part I)
  5. - You Haven't Done Nothin'

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October 21, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 21, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Little Prince

The Little Prince

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Stanley Donen

Starring: Richard Kiley, Steven Warner, Joss Ackland, Clive Revill

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

Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Paul Williams, William Finley, Jessica Harper, Gerrit Graham

Country: United States of America

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge

Country: Germany

October 21, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 21, 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:

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Release year: 1974

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brad Silberling

Countdown

Countdown

Release year: 1974

Starring: Ian 'Molly' Meldrum, Debra Byrne, Daryl Braithwaite, Skyhooks

Country: Australia

October 21, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 21, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan

A Bridge Too Far

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This is the classic account of one of World War II's most dramatic battles.

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

By:

Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Something Happened by Joseph Heller

Something Happened

By:

Bob Slocum lived the American dream. He was blessed with a lovely wife, three beautiful children, a nice home, and all the mistresses that he wanted. He had it all, all except happiness.

The War Between The Tates by Alison Lurie

The War Between The Tates

By:

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.

Cavett by Dick Cavett and Christopher Porterfield

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October 21, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 21, 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

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

history

Who was the US President on October 21, 1974?

On October 21, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 1974?

On October 21, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 21, 1974?

On October 21, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 21st?

October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of October. 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 October 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

Find out more about October 21st

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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 October 1974?

October 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1974 calendar looked like.

Monday October 21, 1974