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:

January 01, 1975: What were the magazines covers that day?

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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?


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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.

  • Hamda Al Mansour

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

  • Kiyo Sugiyama

    Renowned tennis player from Japan.

  • Charity Dean

    Renowned epidemiologist known for her work in public health.

  • Fionnuala Kearney

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

  • Rogerick Bennett

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

  • Karne Soren

    Indian politician serving as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

  • 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...

  • Wen Hui

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

  • Rasa Sabaliauskaite

    Renowned Lithuanian journalist and writer.

  • Ashley Madison

    Founder of the controversial online dating service Ashley Madison.

  • Dannetta Kois

    Award-winning author known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Natalyia Yaresko

    Former Minister of Finance of Ukraine.

  • Nikolaj Nyholm

    Co-founder of Realm, a mobile database company.

  • Maor Appelbaum

    Renowned mastering engineer and music producer in the rock and metal genres.

  • Sanjit Seshia

    Known for contributions to formal methods and cyber-physical systems.

  • Wen Tsai

    Wen Tsai is a Taiwanese biologist known for her research on the molecular mechanisms of plant development.

  • Natsuko Toda

    Natsuko Toda is a Japanese journalist and news anchor who has worked for NHK, Japan's public broadcaster.

  • Gunhild Øyehaug

    Gunhild Øyehaug is a Norwegian novelist and poet known for her experimental and innovative writing style.

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...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

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

  • 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...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

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

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

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

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

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

  • 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.

  • Adèle Haenel
    Adèle Haenel

    French actress.

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


You are 49 years 2 months old,

or 590 months and 18 days old,

or 2567 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17975 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 288 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:

  • Radin

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Khizar Hayat Khan Tiwana

    Pakistani politician who served as the Governor of Punjab.

  • 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.

  • Tokyo Munakata

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Honoria Somervell

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

  • 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.

  • Giuseppe Grigoli
  • Giuseppe Bovini
  • Kyūsaku Ogino
  • Kalle Anttila
  • Mary Meilak
  • Ken Loeffler
  • Alfred Lansing

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".

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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:

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.

Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry

Helter Skelter

By:

1976 Bantam Books; 28th Printing; Helter Skelter. By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Includes 64 pages of "chilling", black-and-white photographs.

All Things Bright And Beautiful by James Herriot

All Things Bright And Beautiful

By:

When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:

The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

By:

"Knocking off an armoured truck or a bank is just crude. A whole republic can be taken down with a single stroke. Sir James Manson is a shadowy titan in London's financial sector who is plotting a coup d’etat within …

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.

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:

Steeplechase

Steeplechase

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sports simulation

Jet Fighter

Jet Fighter

Platform: Arcade

Genre: military, shooter

Doctor Pong

Doctor Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Indy 800

Indy 800

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Anti-Aircraft

Anti-Aircraft

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling military shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

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),

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history

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.

Wednesday January 1, 1975