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December 04, 1974 was the 338th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 04, 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 December 04, 1974, who was born and died on December 04, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 04, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas), movies (e.g. Young Frankenstein, directed by Mel Brooks), 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 December 4th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 04, 1974?
- December 04, 1974: What happened on that day?
- December 04, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 04, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 04, 1974?
- December 04, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 04, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- December 04, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 04, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- December 04, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 04, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 04, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 04, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 04, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 04, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on December 04, 1974?
What day of the week was December 04, 1974?
December 04, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 338th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 04, 1974 can also be written as 12/4/1974 in the US and as 4/12/1974 in UK and Europe.
December 04, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 04, 1974:
- Dutch dc-8 charter crashes in sri lanka killing 191 muslim pilgrims.
- Jean-paul sartre visits raf leader andreas baader in prison.
- Martinair flight 138 crashes into the saptha kanya mountain range in maskeliya, sri lanka, killing 191.
December 04, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 4th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 04, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 04, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 4th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 04, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 04, 1974 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 04, 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 December 04, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:06 pm and setting at 11:31 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 29, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1974.
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Who was born on December 04, 1974?
Famous people born on December 04, 1974:
- Anke Huber
German tennis player: wta tour.
- Cristian Gomez
Former professional soccer player who achieved success in his career.
- Tadahito Iguchi
Japanese baseball player.
- Anke Huber in Bruchsal
Germany; tennis star (1996 finalist australian).
- Joseph Gatt
Actor.
- Reynaldo Parks
- Paolo Pinna Parpaglia
- Txema
- Ivan Della Valle
- Manuela Henkel
- Dafne Musolino
- H.L. Coleman
- Avril (Frédéric Magnon
Whose famous birthday is on December 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 4th:
![Tyra Banks]()
Tyra BanksAmerican television personality and former supermodel.
![Pamela Stephenson]()
Pamela StephensonNew Zealand-born Australian-American actress, comedian, and author, best known for her work on the sketch comedy series 'Not the Nine...
![Jeff Bridges]()
Jeff BridgesAmerican actor, beau bridges is the younger brother to beau bridges.
![Marisa Tomei]()
Marisa TomeiMovie actress.
![Gérard Philipe]()
Gérard PhilipeFrench actor, film and stage director.
![Gemma Jones]()
Gemma JonesEnglish singer and actress.
![Fred Armisen]()
Fred ArmisenAmerican actor and musician.
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Horst Buchholz]()
Horst BuchholzGerman actor sometimes seen internationally, such as in 1963's "nine hours to rama".
![Ronnie Corbett]()
Ronnie CorbettScots comedian best known for his work as ronnie barker (b. 9/25/1929 as "the two ronnies", 1971-1986.
December 04, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 4 months old,
or 592 months and 23 days old,
or 2577 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18042 days old,
if you were born on December 04, 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 December 04, 1974?
There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 04, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 04, 1974.
December 04, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 04, 1974:
- Lee Kinsolving
36 years old, actor in the explosive generation.
- Emanuel Schäfer
What famous deaths happened on December 4th?
Famous deaths on December 4th:
![Richard Todd]()
Richard ToddIreland -- actor (dorian gray and assassin yangtse incident).
![Bert Lahr]()
Bert LahrBert Lahr was a renowned actor best known for his role as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz.
![Robert Loggia]()
Robert LoggiaAmerican actor and director (d. 2015).
![Rosetta Duncan]()
Rosetta Duncan(duncan sisters) die in an auto accident at the age of 58.
![Leila Hyams]()
Leila HyamsActress (red headed woman freaks), dead at 72.
- Thomas Hunt Morgan
Pioneer in the study of genetics, known for his work with the fruit fly Drosophila.
- Tele Santana
Tele Santana was a Brazilian football player and manager, best known for leading the Brazilian national team to the 1982 FIFA World Cup...
- Benjermin Britten
Benjermin Britten was an English composer, conductor, and pianist who is considered one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.
- Thomas Hobbes
British scholar and philosopher who was passionate about geometry, latin, and discussion.
- Tjuana Barnes
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 4th
December 04, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 04, 1974:
- Roman festivals - secret ceremonies in honor of Bona Dea
- R.C. Saints - Saint John of Damascus: optional memorial; also Saint Barbara
- Santerfa, Lukumf - Day of Shango
- International Hug Day. See Also: January 21st, National Hugging Day
- Navy Day in India
Observances on December 04, 1974:
- International Day of Banks
December 04, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 04, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 2nd and December 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 04, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- Billy Swan - I Can Help
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- B.T. Express - Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)
- Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle
December 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 04, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mud - Lonely This Christmas
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
- The Rubettes - Juke Box Jive
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Wombles - Wombling Merry Christmas
December 04, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 04, 1974 was I Feel A Song (in My Heart) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 04, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Feel A Song (in My Heart)
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - You Got The Love
- Tavares - She's Gone
- Al Green - Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
- Blue Magic - Three Ring Circus
December 04, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 04, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Young Frankenstein
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle
Country: United States of America
The Front Page
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon, Vincent Gardenia
Country: United States of America
The Towering Inferno
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Guillermin
Starring: Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, William Holden, Faye Dunaway
Country: United States of America
The Yakuza
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura, Brian Keith, Herb Edelman
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
December 04, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 04, 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
Release year: 1974
Les brigades du Tigre
Release year: 1974
Chéri-Bibi
Release year: 1974
Paul et Virginie
Release year: 1974
December 04, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 04, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Ebony Tower
By: John Fowles
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.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
By: John le Carre
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.
Harlequin
By: Morris West
Paul Desmond admires George Harlequin, his friend and close friend for his exceptional European breeding. Harlequin is the head of a highly regarded Swiss bank and is part of a small group of gentlemen whose bond is their handshake.
A Bridge Too Far
By: Cornelius Ryan
This is the classic account of one of World War II's most dramatic battles.
December 04, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 04, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Qwak!
Tank
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on December 04, 1974?
On December 04, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 04, 1974?
On December 04, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 04, 1974?
On December 04, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 4th?
December 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of December. 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 December 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Operation northern shield: israel announces a plan to remove hezbollah tunnels along the border between lebanon and israel.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen; yemeni civil war. former yemeni president ali abdullah saleh was killed by houthi forces during a roadside attack just outside sana'a. this attack came after an earlier attack against his home.
- 2016 - Insurgency in north caucasus: russian federal security service claims that it killed rustam asildarov (leader of the islamic state of iraq & the levant's caucasus province) and four other militants from the dagestan area. (afp via yahoo! news australia), (rferl),
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 December 1974?
December 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
