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December 31, 1974 was the 365th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 31, 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 31, 1974, who was born and died on December 31, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1974?
- December 31, 1974: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1974?
- December 31, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1974?
What day of the week was December 31, 1974?
December 31, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1974 can also be written as 12/31/1974 in the US and as 31/12/1974 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1974:
- New york yankees sign jim catfish hunter to 5 yrs for record $3.75 million
- Popular electronics displays altair 8800 computer
- Lindsey buckingham and stevie nicks join fleetwood mac music group.
- Zora arkus-duntov, chief engineer of corvette, officially resigns from chevrolet, replaced by david mclellan.
- Us president gerald ford issues executive order 11825 legalizing private ownership of gold.
- Free agent pitcher catfish hunter signs record us$3.75 million five year new york yankees contract.
- 41st sugar bowl: nebraska 13 beats florida 10.
December 31, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1974 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 08:03 pm and setting at 09:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1975.
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Who was born on December 31, 1974?
Famous people born on December 31, 1974:
- Zeal Abercrombie
Bestselling fantasy author known for gritty and dark storytelling.
- Joshua Harris
Co-founder of Apollo Global Management, a global alternative investment manager.
- Tannin Abercrombie
Renowned for his gritty and dark fantasy novels.
- Priscilla Shirer
Founder of Going Beyond Ministries and author.
- Mario Aerts
Belgian cyclist.
- Ryan Sakoda
Japanese american professional wrestler.
- Tony Kanaan
Brazilian race car driver.
- Ryan Holmes
Businessman.
- Lisa Valastro
Reality star.
- Stian Tobiassen
- Tracy Henderson
- Mallam Yahaya
- Kenny Morrison
- Jerry Fuchs
- Cândido Barbosa
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 3 months old,
or 591 months and 16 days old,
or 2572 weeks
or 18004 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 31, 1974?
There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 31, 1974.
December 31, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1974:
- Ascensión Hernández
Renowned Spanish poet known for her lyrical works.
- Talma Bloch
Talma Bloch was a French astronomer who made contributions to the study of stellar evolution and the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.
- Quinette Shinnick
Quinette Shinnick was a renowned American painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still-life compositions.
- Allis Marple
Allis Marple was an American athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
- Thedy
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1974:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1974 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 31, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
- Steve Miller Band - The Joker
- Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
- Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
- Al Wilson - Show And Tell
December 31, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 31, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mud - Lonely This Christmas
- Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
- The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
December 31, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1974 was Living For The City by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 31, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
- Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - I've Got To Use My Imagination
- James Brown - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1
- Bobby "Blue" Bland - This Time I'm Gone For Good
December 31, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 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
... altrimenti ci arrabbiamo!
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Marcello Fondato
Starring: Bud Spencer, Terence Hill, Donald Pleasence, John Sharp, Manuel De Blas, Patty Shepard, Ada Pometti, José Yepes, Emilio Laguna, Giancarlo Bastianoni, Luis Barbero, Rafael Albaicín
Country: Italy
C'eravamo tanto amati
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Ettore Scola
Starring: Stefania Sandrelli, Marcello Mastroianni, Vittorio Gassman, Federico Fellini, Nino Manfredi, Aldo Fabrizi, Stefano Satta Flores, Giovanna Ralli, Isa Barzizza, Carla Mancini, Mike Bongiorno, Marcella Michelangeli
Country: Italy
Profumo di donna
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Dino Risi
Starring: Vittorio Gassman, Alessandro Momo, Lorenzo Piani, Torindo Bernardi
Country: Italy
December 31, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The First Deadly Sin
By: Lawrence Sanders
The first novel in Lawrence Sanders’s bestseller Deadly Sins series features Edward Delaney, a New York cop who chases a serial killer equipped with a mysterious weapon. Edward is the Captain of the New York Police Department.
World Without End, Amen
By: Jimmy Breslin
An alcoholic cop is lost in New York and searches for meaning by looking back at his past. Dermot Davey was taken from the department.
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
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.
Postern Of Fate
By: Agatha Christie
Tommy and Tuppence beresford are back in Agatha Christie’s classic Postern of Fate to investigate a deadly poisoning sixty-years later.
December 31, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 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 31, 1974?
On December 31, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1974?
On December 31, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1974?
On December 31, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.
