Wednesday January 01, 1975: on this day

January 01, 1975 was the 1st day of the year 1975, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 01, 1975 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1975, who was born and died on January 01, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. The Sweeney) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1975?


January 01, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1975 can also be written as 1/1/1975 in the US and as 1/1/1975 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1975 in January 1975 calendar

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January 01, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1975:

  • Private ownership of gold is legalized in the usa.
  • Sweden adopts its constitution.
  • Chief of staff harry haldeman, ehrlichman, mitchell and mardian convicted of watergate crime.

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January 01, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

73%

The moon phase on January 01, 1975 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1975 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 January 01, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 10:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1975.

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Who was born on January 01, 1975?


Famous people born on January 01, 1975:

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Ziv Moran

    Ziv Moran is an Israeli entrepreneur and the co-founder of Waze, a popular crowdsourced navigation app.

  • Abbigail Gates

    Abbigail Gates is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who has founded several successful businesses and is known for her charitable...

  • Ihor Losiev

    Ihor Losiev is a prominent Ukrainian journalist and political analyst.

  • Rogerick Bennett

    Co-host of the popular soccer podcast Men in Blazers.

  • Amitai Shenhav

    Amitai Shenhav is an Israeli entrepreneur and the co-founder of Wix.

  • Amitai Gotlieb

    Amitai Gotlieb is an Israeli entrepreneur and the co-founder of Wix.

  • Olly Robbins

    British civil servant who served as the Chief Brexit Negotiator.

  • Solina Chau

    Solina Chau is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Horizons Ventures, a venture capital firm that has invested in...

  • Rasa Sabaliauskaite

    Renowned Lithuanian journalist and writer.

  • Natalyia Yaresko

    Former Minister of Finance of Ukraine.

  • Ashley Madison

    Founder of the controversial online dating service Ashley Madison.

  • Fionnuala Kearney

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

  • Dannetta Kois

    Award-winning author known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Kiyo Sugiyama

    Renowned tennis player from Japan.

  • Karne Soren

    Indian politician serving as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

  • Charity Dean

    Renowned epidemiologist known for her work in public health.

  • Hamda Al Mansour

    Renowned Saudi Arabian filmmaker known for her groundbreaking work in cinema.

  • Wen Hui

    Wen Hui is a Chinese entrepreneur and the co-founder of Meituan, a leading e-commerce platform in China.

  • Remon Djajadi

    Remon Djajadi is an Indonesian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Tokopedia, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 3 months old,

or 591 months and 18 days old,

or 2572 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18006 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1975.

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 January 01, 1975?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1975.

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January 01, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1975:

  • Khizar Hayat Khan Tiwana

    Pakistani politician who served as the Governor of Punjab.

  • Radin

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Ramesh Chandra Dutta

    Ramesh Chandra Dutta was a renowned Bengali poet and writer.

  • Varvara Poliakova

    A Russian ballet dancer who performed with the Kirov Ballet and was known for her interpretations of classical roles.

  • Hilding Liljeström

    Hilding Liljeström was a Swedish journalist and author who worked for the newspaper Aftonbladet.

  • Lenah Sutcliffe Ware

    Lenah Sutcliffe Ware was a Canadian athlete who excelled in swimming and diving.

  • Tallula Lester

    Tallula Lester was an American botanist who specialized in the study of ferns.

  • Chanah Sokolow

    Chanah Sokolow was a pioneering Jewish-American journalist and editor who worked for various Yiddish-language newspapers.

  • Mathius Bel

    A French sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works.

  • Oaks Bunnell

    Oaks Bunnell was an American botanist known for his research on plant taxonomy and ecology.

  • Audine Chamberlain

    Audine Chamberlain was a British mathematician who made contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Honoria Somervell

    Honoria Somervell was a British painter known for her landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Tokyo Munakata

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Florestine Saintville

    Florestine Saintville was a Haitian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.

  • Finnan Maguire

    Finnan Maguire was an Irish republican paramilitary who was a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army.

  • Allyn Abbott

    Allyn Abbott was an American politician known for his contributions to public service.

  • Maisie Ward

    British author known for her works on Catholicism and literary criticism.

  • Evadna Hixson

    Evadna Hixson was an American botanist who specialized in the study of plant anatomy and morphology.

  • Arthur Pierson

    Actor/director (hat check girl), passes away at 73.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 1st

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January 01, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1975 was Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
  2. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  3. - Kung Fu Fighting
  4. - Junior's Farm
  5. - Laughter In The Rain

January 01, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1975 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - Lonely This Christmas
  3. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  4. - Streets Of London
  5. - You Sexy Thing

January 01, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1975 was Boogie On Reggae Woman by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Boogie On Reggae Woman
  2. - Kung Fu Fighting
  3. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  4. - Funky President (People It's Bad)
  5. - When Will I See You Again

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January 01, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Anari

Anari

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Asit Sen

Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Moushumi Chatterjee, Kabir Bedi

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

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

January 01, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Sweeney

The Sweeney

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Starring: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Release year: 1974

The Big Showdown

The Big Showdown

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Wong Tin Lam

The Sweeney

The Sweeney

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Smothers Brothers Show

The Smothers Brothers Show

Release year: 1975

Country: United States of America

January 01, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

By:

The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan

A Bridge Too Far

By:

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

The Bermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz

The Bermuda Triangle

By:

Bermuda Triangle

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 Ebony Tower by John Fowles

The Ebony Tower

By:

The Ebony Tower consists of a novella and three stories. It also includes a translation from a medieval French tale. This book explores the tangled relationships between love, hate, pleasure, pain, reality, fantasy, and reality.

January 01, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Panther

Panther

Platform: PLATO System

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

Anti-Aircraft

Anti-Aircraft

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling military shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Pursuit

Pursuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator, military, shooter

pedit5

pedit5

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Dungeon Crawl, RPG

Gun Fight

Gun Fight

Platform: Arcade, Bally Astrocade, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, Commodore 128

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Taito; EU Taito; NA Midway

history

Who was the US President on January 01, 1975?

On January 01, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1975?

On January 01, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1975?

On January 01, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

Find out more about January 1st

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What happened in 1975?

1975 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
  • British population agrees to European Common Market membership
  • Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal

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What was the calendar for January 1975?

January 1975 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1975 calendar looked like.

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