Friday January 31, 1975: on this day

January 31, 1975 was the 31st day of the year 1975, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 31, 1975, who was born and died on January 31, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Laughter In The Rain by Neil Sedaka), movies (e.g. The Stepford Wives, directed by Bryan Forbes), TV series (e.g. The Sweeney) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1975?


January 31, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 31st day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1975 can also be written as 1/31/1975 in the US and as 31/1/1975 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1975 in January 1975 calendar

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January 31, 1975: What happened on that day?


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January 31, 1975: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 31, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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January 31, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1975 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:22 pm and setting at 09:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1975.

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Who was born on January 31, 1975?


Famous people born on January 31, 1975:

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Vincent Fernandez

    French football/soccer goalkeeper.

  • Daniela Krien

    German author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Jackie O

    Radio and television hosts in australia.

  • Kenard Lang

    Defensive end (washington redskins).

  • Peter Eppinger

    Austrian radio and tv host.

  • Fred Coleman

    American football coach and player.

  • Walter Pérez
  • Ricardo Phillips
  • Matt Rhule
  • Papi Khomane
  • Carlos Sánchez
  • Fabian Schmidt
  • Jason Turner
  • Jemeil Rich
  • Cíntia Silva dos Santos
  • Neville Godwin
  • Miguel Ángel Gandara

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons

    British actress onscreen since 1944.

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January 31, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 1 month old,

or 589 months and 19 days old,

or 2563 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17945 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 31, 1975?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 31, 1975.

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January 31, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1975:

  • XVI duca di Norfolk Bernard Fitzalan-Howard
  • Don Kaye

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

  • Loomis Havemeyer

    American politician known for his contributions to public service.

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January 31, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1975:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1975:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 27th and February 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1975 was Laughter In The Rain by Neil Sedaka, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 31, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Laughter In The Rain
  2. - Fire
  3. - Boogie On Reggae Woman
  4. - You're No Good
  5. - Pick Up The Pieces

January 31, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1975 was Streets Of London by Ralph McTell, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 31, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Streets Of London
  2. - Down Down
  3. - Ms Grace
  4. - Lonely This Christmas
  5. - The Bump

January 31, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1975 was Fire by Ohio Players, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 31, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fire
  2. - Happy People
  3. - I Belong To You
  4. - Let Me Start Tonite
  5. - Rhyme Tyme People

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January 31, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Stepford Wives

The Stepford Wives

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Bryan Forbes

Starring: Katharine Ross, Paula Prentiss, Peter Masterson, Nanette Newman

Country: United States of America

Shampoo

Shampoo

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Hal Ashby

Starring: Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Goldie Hawn, Lee Grant

Country: United States of America

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Galileo

Galileo

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Joseph Losey

Starring: Topol, Edward Fox, Colin Blakely, Georgia Brown

Zorro

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

January 31, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 1975 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

The Sweeney

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Starring: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Big Showdown

The Big Showdown

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Wong Tin Lam

The Sweeney

The Sweeney

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

January 31, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz

The Bermuda Triangle

By:

Bermuda Triangle

A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan

A Bridge Too Far

By:

This is the classic account of one of World War II's most dramatic battles.

The Ebony Tower by John Fowles

The Ebony Tower

By:

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.

Strictly Speaking by Edwin Newman

Strictly Speaking

By:

. 1974, 205pp

Something Happened by Joseph Heller

Something Happened

By:

Bob Slocum lived the American dream. He was blessed with a lovely wife, three beautiful children, a nice home, and all the mistresses that he wanted. He had it all, all except happiness.

January 31, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Destruction Derby

Destruction Derby

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Exidy

Hi-way

Hi-way

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Indy 800

Indy 800

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Panther

Panther

Platform: PLATO System

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

Anti-Aircraft

Anti-Aircraft

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling military shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

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Who was the US President on January 31, 1975?

On January 31, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1975?

On January 31, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1975?

On January 31, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1975?

January 1975 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.

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