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December 31, 1975 was the 365th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 31, 1975 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, 1975, who was born and died on December 31, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1975?
- December 31, 1975: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1975?
- December 31, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1975?
What day of the week was December 31, 1975?
December 31, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1975 can also be written as 12/31/1975 in the US and as 31/12/1975 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1975: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1975:
- 42nd sugar bowl: alabama 13 beats pennsylvania state 6.
December 31, 1975: 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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1975 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 1975 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, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:12 am and setting at 05:06 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1976.
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Who was born on December 31, 1975?
Famous people born on December 31, 1975:
- Saliou Lassissi
Former Ivorian professional footballer known for his skills as a defender.
- Toni Kuivasto
Finnish coach and footballer.
- Rami Alanko
Finnish player in ice hockey.
- Rob Penders
Dutch footballer.
- Sander Schutgens
Dutch runner.
- Tiger Woods
Athlete.
- Diana Sacayán
- Mikko Sirén
- Mery Andrade
- Sendoa Agirre
- Andrea Hohl
- Daniel Fontana
- Bruno Antonino
- Yann Capet
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, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 3 months old,
or 579 months and 18 days old,
or 2520 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17641 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 1975.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, 1975?
There are 257 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, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1975.
December 31, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1975:
- Varvara Pavlovna Maklakova
A Soviet politician and diplomat who served as the first female deputy prime minister of the Soviet Union.
- Zeynab Khatoon
Zeynab Khatoon was a renowned Urdu poet from Pakistan who was known for her lyrical and introspective poetry.
- Ivyrose Ledbetter
Ivyrose Ledbetter was a renowned American botanist who made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.
- Herberth Caro
Herberth Caro was a renowned Peruvian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
- Alle Dahl
Alle Dahl was a Norwegian sculptor who created public sculptures and monuments.
- Acsa Schipper
Acsa Schipper was a Dutch poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Clemie Burnett
Clemie Burnett was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Garo Kurkjian
Garo Kurkjian was an Armenian-American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
- Donal Michalsky
Composer dies at 47.
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).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st
December 31, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1975:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1975 was Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
December 31, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- Paul McCartney - Junior's Farm
- Neil Sedaka - Laughter In The Rain
December 31, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1975 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
December 31, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
- Mud - Lonely This Christmas
- Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
- Ralph McTell - Streets Of London
- Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
December 31, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1975 was Boogie On Reggae Woman by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
December 31, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. 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
- James Brown - Funky President (People It's Bad)
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
December 31, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Zorro
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita
Country: Italy
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Milos Forman
Anna
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Alberto Grifi
Starring: Alberto Grifi, Jane Fonda, Massimo Sarchielli, Alberto Grifi, Pilar Castel, Louis Waldon, Roland Knauss, Annabella Miscuglio, Raoul Calabrò, Ivano Urban, Stefano Cattarossi, Vincenzo Mazza
Country: Italy
Profondo rosso
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Dario Argento, Gabriele Lavia, Daria Nicolodi, David Hemmings, Clara Calamai, Giuliana Calandra, Mario Scaccia, Eros Pagni, Macha Méril, Glauco Mauri, Salvatore Baccaro, Glauco Onorato
Country: Italy
December 31, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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:
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 Memory Book
By: Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
By: John le Carré
The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.
December 31, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Jet Fighter
Hi-way
Doctor Pong
Panther
Gun Fight
Who was the US President on December 31, 1975?
On December 31, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1975?
On December 31, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1975?
On December 31, 1975 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 1975?
1975 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
- British population agrees to European Common Market membership
- Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal
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What was the calendar for December 1975?
December 1975 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.
