Sunday December 08, 1974: on this day

December 08, 1974 was the 342nd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 08, 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 08, 1974, who was born and died on December 08, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 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 8th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1974?


December 08, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1974 can also be written as 12/8/1974 in the US and as 8/12/1974 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1974 in December 1974 calendar

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December 08, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1974:

  • Sandra post wins lpga colgate far east golf open.
  • Soyuz 16 returns to earth.
  • Irish republican socialist party forms.
  • Greek monarchy rejected by referendum.
  • A plebiscite results in the abolition of monarchy in greece.

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December 08, 1974: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - New York Jets : 10 - 20
  • Chicago Bears - San Diego Chargers : 21 - 28
  • Detroit Lions - Cincinnati Bengals : 37 - 14
  • Green Bay Packers - San Francisco 49ers : 6 - 7
  • Houston Oilers - Denver Broncos : 14 - 37
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December 08, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 08, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:46 am and setting at 01:38 pm.

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 08, 1974?


Famous people born on December 08, 1974:

  • Cristian Castro
    Cristian Castro

    Mexican singer.

  • Nick Zinner

    American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (yeah yeah yeah yeahs and head wound city).

  • Tony Simmons

    American football coach and player.

  • Nicole Appleton

    Musician.

  • Paul Staight in Victoria

    Australia's badminton player (olympics 1996).

  • Jessalynn Siwa

    Reality star.

  • Biz (Sébastien Fréchette
  • Maya Mishalska

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 8th

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December 08, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 4 months old,

or 592 months and 11 days old,

or 2575 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18030 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 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 08, 1974?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 08, 1974.

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December 08, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1974:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 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 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

December 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 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:

  1. - Kung Fu Fighting
  2. - I Can Help
  3. - When Will I See You Again
  4. - Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)
  5. - Cat's In The Cradle

December 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

December 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 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:

  1. - Lonely This Christmas
  2. - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
  3. - Juke Box Jive
  4. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  5. - Wombling Merry Christmas

December 08, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 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 08, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 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:

  1. - I Feel A Song (in My Heart)
  2. - You Got The Love
  3. - She's Gone
  4. - Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
  5. - Three Ring Circus

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December 08, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Young Frankenstein

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

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

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

The Yakuza

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura, Brian Keith, Herb Edelman

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

December 08, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Release year: 1974

Les brigades du Tigre

Les brigades du Tigre

Release year: 1974

Chéri-Bibi

Chéri-Bibi

Release year: 1974

Paul et Virginie

Paul et Virginie

Release year: 1974

December 08, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

More Joy by Alex Comfort

More Joy

By:

The book that revolutionized America’s thinking about sex is back to fulfill the needs of the 1980s. Dr. Comfort has updated and revised his classic to offer current, caring advice as well as important information about the health risks for …

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:

Strictly Speaking by Edwin Newman

Strictly Speaking

By:

. 1974, 205pp

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.

Harlequin by Morris West

Harlequin

By:

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.

December 08, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

history

Who was the US President on December 08, 1974?

On December 08, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1974?

On December 08, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1974?

On December 08, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

Find out more about December 8th

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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.

Discover how December 1974 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 8, 1974