Wednesday January 16, 1974: on this day

January 16, 1974 was the 16th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 16, 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 16, 1974, who was born and died on January 16, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Show And Tell by Al Wilson), movies (e.g. Black Belt Jones, directed by Robert Clouse), TV series (e.g. Kli-Kla-Klawitter) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1974?


January 16, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 16th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1974 can also be written as 1/16/1974 in the US and as 16/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 16, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1974:

  • Jaws by peter benchley is published
  • L a landslide kills 9, canyonville, oregon
  • New york yankees' mickey mantle and whitey ford elected to baseball hall of fame.

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January 16, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 16, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 02:32 am and setting at 01:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Feb 06, 1974.

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Who was born on January 16, 1974?


Famous people born on January 16, 1974:

  • Kate Moss

    English model.

  • Francesco Trussardi

    One of four sons of entrepreneur nicola trussardi, an italian family of noted people.

  • Brent Hinds

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (mastodon).

  • Annemarie Jacir

    Palestinian filmmaker recognized for her contributions to Arab cinema.

  • John Hopoate

    Tongan-australian boxer and player in rugby league.

  • Vishal Singh

    Tv actor.

  • Marlon Anderson

    American baseball player and sportscaster.

  • Ivonne Armant
  • Kati Winkler
  • Frédéric Dindeleux
  • Mattias Jonson
  • Gaëtan Llorach
  • Jürgen Ospelt
  • Thomas Pool
  • Dagmar Tučková
  • Catherine Ann Moss detta Kate
  • Ángel Llácer

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 12 days old,

or 2619 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18334 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 16, 1974?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 16, 1974.

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January 16, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1974:

  • Elow Kihlgren
  • Luigi Rocco

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1974:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1974 was Show And Tell by Al Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1974 was You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. 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 16, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1974 was I've Got To Use My Imagination by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 16, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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January 16, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Belt Jones

Black Belt Jones

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Jim Kelly, Gloria Hendry, Scatman Crothers, Eric Laneuville

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

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

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

January 16, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Release year: 1974

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 16, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Postern Of Fate by Agatha Christie

Postern Of Fate

By:

Tommy and Tuppence beresford are back in Agatha Christie’s classic Postern of Fate to investigate a deadly poisoning sixty-years later.

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

By:

Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.

The Best Of Life by David Scherman

The Best Of Life

By:

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

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

By:

Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.

Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

By:

Vita Sackville West, novelist, poet and biographer is most well-known as Virginia Woolf's friend, who made her an androgynous time-traveler at Orlando.

January 16, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 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

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on January 16, 1974?

On January 16, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1974?

On January 16, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1974?

On January 16, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

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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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Wednesday January 16, 1974