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December 09, 1974 was the 343rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 09, 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 09, 1974, who was born and died on December 09, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 09, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas), movies (e.g. Jacob the Liar, directed by Frank Beyer), TV series (e.g. The Big Showdown) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 9th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 09, 1974?
- December 09, 1974: What happened on that day?
- December 09, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 09, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 09, 1974?
- December 09, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 09, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- December 09, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 09, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- December 09, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 09, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 09, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 09, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 09, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on December 09, 1974?
What day of the week was December 09, 1974?
December 09, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 09, 1974 can also be written as 12/9/1974 in the US and as 9/12/1974 in UK and Europe.
December 09, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 09, 1974:
- Dow jones index hits 570.01
- Jack brisco beats giant baba in tokyo, to become nwa wrestling champ
- Johnson grigsby freed after 66 years in jail.
- The paris summit, reuniting the european communities' heads of state and government, commences.
December 09, 1974: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Washington Redskins - Los Angeles Rams : 23 - 17
December 09, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th 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 09, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 9th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 09, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 09, 1974 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 09, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:54 am and setting at 02:15 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 09, 1974?
Famous people born on December 09, 1974:
- Matt de la Peña
Award-winning author known for his young adult and children's books.
- Canibus
Jamaican-american rapper and actor (the hrsmn).
- Fiona MacDonald
Scottish curler.
- Wendy Dillinger
American soccer player, coach, and manager.
- Aloísio da Silva Filho
Brazilian footballer.
- David Akers
American football player.
- Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Pakistani singer.
- Aloisio
Brazilian footballer.
- Andrea Zappa
- Emjay
- Daniel Franck
- Torsten Schmidt
- Noel Turner
- Pippa Bacca
- Nacho Vegas
Whose famous birthday is on December 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 9th:
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Felicity HuffmanFelicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the television series Desperate...
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John MalkovichAmerican actor.
![Kirk Douglas]()
Kirk DouglasAmerican actor.
![Judi Dench]()
Judi DenchBritish actress, who won a best supporting actress oscar as well as a tony award for her title role in "iris.
![Jesse Metcalfe]()
Jesse MetcalfeAmerican actor and musician.
![Michael Nouri]()
Michael NouriAmerican actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976.
![Simon Helberg]()
Simon HelbergAmerican actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.
![Dia Mirza]()
Dia MirzaIndian model actress and producer.
![Redd Foxx]()
Redd FoxxAmerican comedian and actor.
![Beau Bridges]()
Beau BridgesAmerican actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family.
December 09, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 4 months old,
or 592 months and 9 days old,
or 2575 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18028 days old,
if you were born on December 09, 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 09, 1974?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 09, 1974.
December 09, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 09, 1974:
- Jorge Croner de Vasconcelos
Composer dies at 64.
- Giuseppe Giustacchini
- Francesco Perri
- Hans Traut
What famous deaths happened on December 9th?
Famous deaths on December 9th:
![Eleanor Parker]()
Eleanor ParkerAmerican actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.
![Gene Barry]()
Gene BarryAmerican actor (d. 2009).
![Laird Cregar]()
Laird CregarTalented actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square.
![Archie Moore]()
Archie MooreAmerican boxer and actor (b. 1913).
- Mico Palanca
Talented actor known for his roles in Filipino films and television shows.
- Indalecio Allende
Chilean socialist politician and President of Chile.
- Yeny Rivera
Renowned poet known for her emotionally charged verses.
- Marri Chenna Reddy
Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
- Sebastyan Cabot
Italian explorer who sailed with John Cabot and explored parts of North America.
- Claryce Lispector
A renowned Brazilian writer and philosopher, known for her innovative and introspective novels.
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December 09, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 09, 1974:
- Anti-Corruption Day [1]
- Calendar of saints: Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin : optional memorial
- Peter Fourier, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame
- Also see December 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics); specifically the conception of Saint Anne
- Scandinavia (specifically Sweden): Anna's Day. Recognizes everyone named Anna, and marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.
- Tanzania - Independence Day (of Tanganyika from Britain, 1961)
Observances on December 09, 1974:
- International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
- International Anti-Corruption Day
December 09, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 09, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 09, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
December 09, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 09, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- Billy Swan - I Can Help
- Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle
- Helen Reddy - Angie Baby
December 09, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
December 09, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 09, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mud - Lonely This Christmas
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
- The Rubettes - Juke Box Jive
- Gary Glitter - Oh Yes You're Beautiful
December 09, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1974 was You Got The Love by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
December 09, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 09, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - You Got The Love
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Feel A Song (in My Heart)
- Tavares - She's Gone
- Jackson 5 - Whatever You Got, I Want
- The Stylistics - Heavy Fallin' Out
December 09, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 09, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Jacob the Liar
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Frank Beyer
Starring: Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen, Blanche Kommerell
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
The Godfather Part II
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
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
December 09, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 09, 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:
The Big Showdown
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Wong Tin Lam
Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz
Release year: 1974
Otpisani
Release year: 1974
Starring: Dragan Nikolic, Vojislav Brajovic, Stevo Zigon, Bozidar Pavicevic-Longa
Sinyata lampa
Release year: 1974
December 09, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 09, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Dogs Of War
By: Frederick Forsyth
"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 …
The Memory Book
By: Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.
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.
December 09, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 09, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Tank
Spasim
Who was the US President on December 09, 1974?
On December 09, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 1974?
On December 09, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 09, 1974?
On December 09, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 9th?
December 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:
- 2018 - After a fire broke out in an apartment in reggio emilia in italy, two people were killed and 38 more were hospitalized.
- 2017 - United states recognizes jerusalem as israel's capital: protests in gaza and west bank for the third consecutive day.
- 2016 - Syria civil war: battle of aleppo and aleppo offensive (november-16, 2016): russia will continue talks with the united states on aleppo following talks between u.s secretary of state john kerry & foreign minister sergey lavrov.
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.
