Your place in the Universe on 1974
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1974 (MCMLXXIV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1974th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1974 a year special to you? Discover what 1974 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1974, 1974 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1974, how old is someone born in 1974 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1974.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1974 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1974
- Who was the U.S. President in 1974?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1974?
- Who was the Pope in 1974?
- 1974: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1974?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1974?
- What was the most popular movie in 1974?
- What was the best selling book in 1974?
- How old is someone born in 1974?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1974?
What was 1974 known for ?
- 1974 saw the world population reach 4 billion people, according to an estimation by the U.S. Census Bureau released in April.
- On March 18th, the oil crisis caused by the embargo on oil sales to the U.S, Europe, and Japan ended as most of the members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) lifted the embargo.
- In Portugal, a right-wing military coup referred to as the Carnation Revolution conducted on April 25th ended 48 years of dictatorship in the country. In the same vein, the Greek military junta was replaced by a civilian government on July 23rd after seven years of military rule.
- In the United States, President Richard Nixon announced his resignation following the Watergate Scandal on August 8, one day after French high-wire artist completed his famed high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Vice President Gerald Ford succeeded Nixon as 38th President of the United States and pardoned his predecessor a month later.
- In sports, on April 8th baseball player Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth for the all-time number of home runs with his 714th, a record he would break four days later in Atlanta. At the international level, West Germany won the 1974 FIFA world cup by defeating the Netherlands 2-1 on July 7th.
- English rock group Queen released the first of a string of hit singles, “Seven Seas of Rhye” on March 8th and the Hungarian architecture professor Erno Rubikinvented the famous Rubik’s Cube Puzzle. George Roy Hill’s The Sting won the Oscar for Best Picture. In science, the skeleton of a member of the Australopithecus afarensis, nicknamed “Lucy” was discovered on November 24th.
- Notable births in 1974 include English Actor Christian Bale, English singer Victoria Beckham and Spanish actress Penélope Cruz.
- The world population in 1974 was 4,003,794,172 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 37.0% of the total population, which is roughly 1.5 billion individuals.The annual population change in 1974 was an increase of +76.2 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.94% over the previous year.The average population density in 1974 was 17 persons per square mile (or 27 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1974
Who was the U.S. President in 1974?
In 1974, Richard Nixon (Republican) was President of the United States until August 09, 1974; on August 09, 1974, Gerald Ford (Republican) was appointed as the new President of the United States.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1974?
In 1974, Harold Wilson (Labour) was the UK Prime Minister until April 05, 1976; on June 19, 1970 Edward Heath (Conservative) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
Who was the Pope in 1974?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1974 was Pope St Paul VI who had held the papacy since 1963. During his papacy, he concluded the Second Vatican Council and issued *Humanae Vitae*, reaffirming the Church's stance on birth control.
1974: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
King Faisal
In 1974, King Faisal was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Faisal, King of Saudi Arabia, was acknowledged in the wake of the oil crisis of 1973–1974, caused by Saudi Arabia withdrawing its oil from world markets in protest at Western support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1974?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1974, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Bennie And The Jets by Elton John
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1974?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1974, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was You're The First, The Last, My Everything by Barry White
What was the most popular movie in 1974?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Papillon by Michael Noer
What was the best selling book in 1974?
How old is someone born in 1974?
Someone born in 1974 is 51 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1974?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1974 was the Year of the Tiger.
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