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December 28, 1974 was the 362nd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 28, 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 28, 1974, who was born and died on December 28, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Angie Baby by Helen Reddy), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series (e.g. The Sweeney) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 28, 1974?
- December 28, 1974: What happened on that day?
- December 28, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 28, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 28, 1974?
- December 28, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 28, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- December 28, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 28, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- December 28, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 28, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 28, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 28, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 28, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on December 28, 1974?
What day of the week was December 28, 1974?
December 28, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 28, 1974 can also be written as 12/28/1974 in the US and as 28/12/1974 in UK and Europe.
December 28, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 28, 1974:
- 6.3 earthquake strikes pakistan: 5200 killed
December 28, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th 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 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 28, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 28th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 28, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 28, 1974 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 28, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:23 pm and setting at 07:30 am.
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 28, 1974?
Famous people born on December 28, 1974:
- Jocelyn Enriquez
American singer.
- Markus Weinzierl
German manager and footballer.
- Rob Niedermayer
Cassiar -- nhl center (florida panthers).
- Jason Ridge
American porn producer and actor.
- Masi Oka
Actor.
- Francesca Dolcini
- Jared Anderson
- Glenn D'Hollander
- Marouane Bokri
- Sandra Marchena
- Scott Andrews
- Lucjan Błaszczyk
- Andrea Massucchi
- Robert Wade «Rob» Niedermayer
- Anxo Lorenzo
Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:
![Maggie Smith]()
Maggie SmithAn acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.
![Denzel Washington]()
Denzel WashingtonAmerican actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.
![Sienna Miller]()
Sienna MillerSienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.
![John Legend]()
John LegendAward-winning musician and songwriter.
![Joe Manganiello]()
Joe ManganielloTv actor.
![Noomi Rapace]()
Noomi RapaceSwedish actress.
![Seth Meyers]()
Seth MeyersAmerican actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.
![Vanessa Ferlito]()
Vanessa FerlitoAmerican actress.
![Nichelle Nichols]()
Nichelle NicholsAmerican actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).
![Hildegard Knef]()
Hildegard KnefGerman actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 28th
December 28, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 3 months old,
or 591 months and 23 days old,
or 2573 weeks
or 18011 days old,
if you were born on December 28, 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 28, 1974?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 28, 1974.
December 28, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 28, 1974:
- Guido Fantoni
- Ugo Moncada di Paternò
- Evelina Paoli
- Angelo Zorzi
- Giuseppe Dozza
What famous deaths happened on December 28th?
Famous deaths on December 28th:
![Debbie Reynolds]()
Debbie ReynoldsAmerican actress, dancer and stage entertainer.
![Jerry Orbach]()
Jerry OrbachAmerican actor and singer (d. 2004).
![Florence Lawrence]()
Florence LawrenceSilent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
![Joseph Ruskin]()
Joseph RuskinAmerican actor and producer (d. 2013).
![Rose Marie]()
Rose MarieAmerican entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.
![William Demarest]()
William DemarestActor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.
![Kiel Martin]()
Kiel MartinActor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.
- Beatryce Arthur
Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.
- Maurice Ravel
French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.
- Leelah Alcorn
Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.
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December 28, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 28, 1974:
- The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
December 28, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 28, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1974 was Angie Baby by Helen Reddy, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Reddy - Angie Baby
- Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle
December 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. 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 28, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1974 was Boogie On Reggae Woman by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 28, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Boogie On Reggae Woman
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- James Brown - Funky President (People It's Bad)
December 28, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 28, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Jacob the Liar
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Frank Beyer
Starring: Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen, Blanche Kommerell
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 28, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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 Sweeney
Release year: 1974
Written by: Ian Kennedy Martin
Starring: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Big Showdown
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Wong Tin Lam
Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz
Release year: 1974
The Life of Riley
Release year: 1974
Country: United States of America
December 28, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 28, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Ebony Tower
By: John Fowles
The Ebony Tower consists of a novella and three stories. It also includes a translation from a medieval French tale. This book explores the tangled relationships between love, hate, pleasure, pain, reality, fantasy, and reality.
All Things Bright And Beautiful
By: James Herriot
When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:
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 …
December 28, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 28, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Rebound
Who was the US President on December 28, 1974?
On December 28, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1974?
On December 28, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 28, 1974?
On December 28, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 28th?
December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.
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.
