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January 28, 1974 was the 28th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is January 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 January 28, 1974, who was born and died on January 28, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand), movies (e.g. Thieves Like Us, directed by Robert Altman), 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 28th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 28, 1974?
- January 28, 1974: What happened on that day?
- January 28, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 28, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 28, 1974?
- January 28, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 28, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- January 28, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 28, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- January 28, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 28, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 28, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 28, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 28, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on January 28, 1974?
What day of the week was January 28, 1974?
January 28, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 28th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 28, 1974 can also be written as 1/28/1974 in the US and as 28/1/1974 in UK and Europe.
January 28, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 28, 1974:
- Sam thompson, jim bottomley, and jocko conlan elected to baseball hall of fame.
January 28, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 28, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 28, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 28, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:14 am and setting at 11:35 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 28, 1974?
Famous people born on January 28, 1974:
- Magglio Ordóñez
Venezuelan politician and baseball player.
- Tony Delk
American basketball player: guard, hornets.
- Jermaine Dye
Jermaine Dye is a former MLB outfielder who won a World Series with the Chicago White Sox in 2005.
- Ty Olsson
Ty olsson is a canadian actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as supernatural and battlestar galactica.
- Ramsey Nasr
Dutch poet and author.
- Jermaine Dye in Oakland
California, usa; outfielder (atlanta braves).
- Vitaly Tregubov
Hockey defenseman (team kazakhstan olympics - 1998).
- Derrick Mayes
Nfl wide receiver (green bay packers - super bowl xxxi).
- Zack Bronson
Safety (san francisco 49ers).
- Melody Perkins
- Yao Xia
- Patrick Banda
- Steve Dugardein
- Giuseppe Maffei
- Davana Medina
- Kari Traa
- Weng Hsiao-mei
Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:
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Elijah WoodElijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.
![Ariel Winter]()
Ariel WinterAriel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.
![Joey Fatone]()
Joey FatoneJoey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.
![Nick Carter]()
Nick CarterAmerican singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.
![Shruti Haasan]()
Shruti HaasanShruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.
![Barbi Benton]()
Barbi BentonAmerican singer and model, actress.
![Alan Alda]()
Alan AldaAmerican actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.
![Rick Warren]()
Rick WarrenAmerican minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.
![Charles Taylor]()
Charles TaylorLiberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.
![Frank Skinner]()
Frank SkinnerEnglish comedian, actor, and author.
January 28, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 2 months old,
or 602 months and 22 days old,
or 2620 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18344 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 28, 1974?
There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 28, 1974.
January 28, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 28, 1974:
- Dino Buzzati
Italian dramatist, journalist and novelist, called "an italian kafka.
- Giuseppe Moro
- José García-Siñeriz
What famous deaths happened on January 28th?
Famous deaths on January 28th:
![Joe Viterelli]()
Joe ViterelliAmerican actor (born 1937).
![Cicely Tyson]()
Cicely TysonAmerican actress (b. 1924).
![John Banner]()
John BannerAustrian actor (born 1910).
- Astryd Lindgren
Renowned Swedish author of children's books.
- Olita Tyson
Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.
- Henry VIII
King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.
- Winefred Ward
Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
- Mayes Burt
Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.
- Zarra Neale Hurston
Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 28th
January 28, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 28, 1974:
- Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
January 28, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 28, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 28th and February 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.
January 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were
- Ringo Starr - You're Sixteen
- Love Unlimited Orchestra - Love's Theme
- Al Wilson - Show And Tell
- Byron MacGregor - Americans
January 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1974 was You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.
January 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
- Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
- Leo Sayer - The Show Must Go On
- Mud - Tiger Feet
- Alvin Stardust - My Coo-Ca-Choo
January 28, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1974 was Let Your Hair Down by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.
January 28, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - Let Your Hair Down
- The O'Jays - Put Your Hands Together
- Al Green - Livin' For You
- Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
- Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie
January 28, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 28, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Thieves Like Us
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: Keith Carradine, Shelley Duvall, John Schuck, Bert Remsen
Herbie Rides Again
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Starring: Helen Hayes, Ken Berry, Stefanie Powers, John McIntire
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
Blazing Saddles
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman
Country: United States of America
January 28, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
Kli-Kla-Klawitter
Release year: 1974
Don Blech und der goldene Junker
Release year: 1973
Seven Little Australians
Release year: 1973
Within These Walls
Release year: 1973
Directed by: James Tucker
Apple's Way
Release year: 1974
Country: United States of America
January 28, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 28, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Honorary Consul
By: Graham Greene
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
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.
Come Nineveh, Come Tyre
By: Allen Drury
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 Hollow Hills
By: Mary Stewart
The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.
The Best Of Life
By: David Scherman
1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages
January 28, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 28, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Elimination
Tank
Spasim
Who was the US President on January 28, 1974?
On January 28, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1974?
On January 28, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 28, 1974?
On January 28, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 28th?
January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.
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.
