Tuesday January 08, 1974: on this day

January 08, 1974 was the 8th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 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 January 08, 1974, who was born and died on January 08, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Joker by Steve Miller Band), movies (e.g. Butley, directed by Harold Pinter), TV series (e.g. Don Blech Und Der Goldene Junker) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1974?


January 08, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 8th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1974 can also be written as 1/8/1974 in the US and as 8/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 08, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1974:

  • Loch ness monster photographed
  • Silver hits record us$3.40 an ounce in new york.
  • Gold hits record us$126.50 an ounce in london, england.

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January 08, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 08, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:16 pm and setting at 08:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Feb 06, 1974.

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Who was born on January 08, 1974?


Famous people born on January 08, 1974:

  • Damian Hawkins

    Known for contributions to number theory.

  • Maria Matsouka

    Greek politician.

  • Brian Roberson

    Wide receiver (new york giants).

  • Arjan Blaauw

    Dutch soccer player (fc groningen).

  • Francesco Nirta
  • Fabian Frei

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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


You are 50 years 3 months old,

or 603 months and 15 days old,

or 2624 weeks

or 18368 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 08, 1974?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 08, 1974:

  • Charles Coulson

    Charles Coulson was a British chemist who made significant contributions to the development of quantum chemistry.

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Galileah Galilei

    Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...

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


Holidays on January 08, 1974:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 7th and January 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1974 was The Joker by Steve Miller Band, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Joker
  2. - Time In A Bottle
  3. - Show And Tell
  4. - Smokin' In The Boy's Room
  5. - I've Got To Use My Imagination

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1974 was You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  3. - The Show Must Go On
  4. - Tiger Feet
  5. - My Coo-Ca-Choo

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1974 was Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 08, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
  2. - I've Got To Use My Imagination
  3. - Livin' For You
  4. - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1
  5. - This Time I'm Gone For Good

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

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

Butley

Butley

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Harold Pinter

Starring: Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy, Richard O'Callaghan, Georgina Hale

Luther

Luther

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Guy Green

Starring: Stacy Keach, Patrick Magee, Hugh Griffith, Robert Stephens

Willie Dynamite

Willie Dynamite

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gilbert Moses

Starring: Roscoe Orman, Diana Sands, Thalmus Rasulala, Joyce Walker

Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Tom O'Horgan

Starring: Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Karen Black, Joe Silver

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Release year: 1973

Seven Little Australians

Seven Little Australians

Release year: 1973

Within These Walls

Within These Walls

Release year: 1973

Directed by: James Tucker

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

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

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

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Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

The Best Of Life by David Scherman

The Best Of Life

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1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages

The Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

By:

There are some slight signs of wear

The Onion Field by Joseph Wambaugh

The Onion Field

By:

This is the terrifyingly true story about two young cops who are robbed by two young men. Their separate fates collide on March 19, in an unusual execution in deserted Los Angeles.

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

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

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on January 08, 1974?

On January 08, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

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

On January 08, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1974?

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

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What is special about January 8th?

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

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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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 January 1974?

January 1974 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.

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