What happened on Friday March 22, 1974?

Here's what happened on March 22, 1974:

• Hiroo Onoda Surrenders After 29 Years Imperial Japanese Army second lieutenant Hiroo Onoda formally surrendered in the Philippines, ending his 29-year-long guerrilla warfare campaign. Unaware that World War II had ended in 1945, Onoda was finally informed by his former commanding officer, Major Yoshimi Taniguchi. He ceremonially presented his battle sword to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, symbolizing the conclusion of his extraordinary wartime mission.
• Soviet Mars 7 Mission Fails The Soviet Union's Mars 7 space mission experienced a critical failure during its Mars flyby. The lander was released behind schedule and failed to separate properly. Due to a retrorocket malfunction, the probe skipped off Mars' atmosphere, missing the surface by approximately 810 miles (1,300 km) and returning to space.
• Diplomat John Patterson Kidnapped in Mexico John Patterson, the U.S. vice consul to Hermosillo, Mexico, was kidnapped by an American visitor named Bobby. This incident highlighted diplomatic tensions and potential security risks for American officials abroad.
• Violent Football Match Between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United During an FA Cup quarter-final match, a violent incident occurred when hundreds of football hooligans invaded the pitch at Newcastle. The game was initially halted with Nottingham Forest leading 3-1. After resumption, Newcastle United won 4-3, but the match result was ultimately declared void due to the disruption.
• Kidada Jones Birth Kidada Jones, an American actress, model, and fashion designer, was born on this date. She is the daughter of music producer Quincy Jones and actress Peggy Lipton, known for her work in entertainment and fashion.

Events in 1974

March 22, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 22, 1974

Newspapers from Mar. 22, 1974

March 22, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 81st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 1974 can also be written as 3/22/1974 in the US and as 22/3/1974 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 1974 in March 1974 calendar

Famous people born on March 22, 1974:

• Marcus Camby

  Marcus Camby was a prominent NBA player renowned for his exceptional defensive skills and shot-blocking abilities during his professional...

• Bassem Youssef

  Bassem Youssef is a prominent Egyptian comedian, political satirist, and television host known for his influential political commentary.

• Kidada Jones

  Kidada Jones is a fashion designer and creative professional known for her distinctive style and collaborations with major fashion brands.

• Philippe Clement

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on March 22nd

Famous people died on March 22, 1974:

• Gregor Ebner
• Heihachirō Fukuda

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on March 22nd

March 22, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 1974 was Dark Lady by Cher, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Cher - Dark Lady
2. Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
3. John Denver - Sunshine On My Shoulders
4. Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
5. Carly Simon - Mockingbird

March 22, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 22, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Paper Lace - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
2. Alvin Stardust - Jealous Mind
3. The Hollies - The Air That I Breathe
4. Suzi Quatro - Devil Gate Drive
5. Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl

March 22, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 1974 was Lookin' For A Love by Bobby Womack, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Bobby Womack - Lookin' For A Love
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
3. The Chi-lites - Homely Girl
4. The Spinners - Mighty Love - Pt. 1
5. Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 22, 1974! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

March 22, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 22, 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on March 22, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 22, 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 March 22, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 07:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 1974.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 1974

Your place in the Universe on March 22, 1974

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on March 22, 1974 is:

51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 1 day old,

or 2674 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18721 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 22, 1974?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 22nd 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 22, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 22, 1974.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.