Wednesday January 23, 1974: on this day

January 23, 1974 was the 23rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 23, 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 23, 1974, who was born and died on January 23, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. You're Sixteen by Ringo Starr), movies (e.g. Blazing Saddles, directed by Mel Brooks), 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 23rd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1974?


January 23, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1974 can also be written as 1/23/1974 in the US and as 23/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 23, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 23, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 23rd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 23, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 23, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 08:05 am and setting at 07:32 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 23, 1974?


Famous people born on January 23, 1974:

  • Rebekah Elmaloglou
    Rebekah Elmaloglou

    Australian actress.

  • Aften Jewel

    Acclaimed singer-songwriter with multiple chart-topping hits.

  • Tyffani Amber Thiessen

    Actress famous for her roles in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'White Collar'.

  • Tiffanni Thiessen

    Actress known for her role in Saved by the Bell.

  • Labaron Bonner

    Labaron Bonner was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1996 to 2006.

  • Bernard Diomède

    French footballer, born in bourges (saint-doulchard), to a guadeloupe family.

  • Anne Marivin

    Anne marivin is a french actress known for her roles in popular french films such as bienvenue chez les ch'tis and les emotifs anonymes.

  • Yosvani Pérez

    Cuban baseball player.

  • Richard T. Slone

    English painter.

  • Jack Michaels

    American ice hockey commentator[32].

  • Glen Chapple

    English cricketer.

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 5 days old,

or 2618 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18327 days old,

if you were born on January 23, 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 23, 1974?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 23, 1974.

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January 23, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1974:

  • Helmut Kahl
  • Alma Taylor
  • Saulo Torón Navarro

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Franceen Dali

    Franceen Dali was a Spanish surrealist artist known for her dreamlike and visually striking paintings.

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January 23, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1974:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 21st and January 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1974 was You're Sixteen by Ringo Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 23, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're Sixteen
  2. - Show And Tell
  3. - The Way We Were
  4. - I've Got To Use My Imagination
  5. - The Joker

January 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1974 was You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 23, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. 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 23, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1974 was Livin' For You by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 23, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Livin' For You
  2. - Let Your Hair Down
  3. - I've Got To Use My Imagination
  4. - Put Your Hands Together
  5. - What It Comes Down To

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January 23, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blazing Saddles

Blazing Saddles

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Mel Brooks

Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman

Country: United States of America

Zardoz

Zardoz

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Sean Connery, Charlotte Rampling, Sara Kestelman, John Alderton

Country: United States of America

Nada

Nada

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Fabio Testi, Maurice Garrel, Lou Castel, Mariangela Melato

Policewomen

Policewomen

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Lee Frost

Starring: Sondra Currie, Tony Young, Phil Hoover, Elizabeth Stuart

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 23, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 23, 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

The Cowboys

The Cowboys

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

January 23, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 23, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

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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.

Nickel Mountain by John Gardner

Nickel Mountain

By:

John Gardner's most touching novel about improbable love.

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.

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 Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

January 23, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 23, 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

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 January 23, 1974?

On January 23, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1974?

On January 23, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1974?

On January 23, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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.

Discover how January 1974 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 23, 1974