Sunday December 01, 1974: on this day

December 01, 1974 was the 335th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 01, 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 01, 1974, who was born and died on December 01, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can Help by Billy Swan), movies (e.g. The Godfather: Part II, directed by Francis Ford Coppola), TV series (e.g. Der Leutnant Vom Schwanenkietz) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 01, 1974?


December 01, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 335th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1974 can also be written as 12/1/1974 in the US and as 1/12/1974 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1974 in December 1974 calendar

history

December 01, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 01, 1974:

  • La skid row slasher kills 1st of 8
  • Boeing 727 crashes in upperville, virginia, 92 die.
  • Los angeles skid row slasher kills first of eight.
  • Jacqueline hansen runs female world record marathon (2:43:54.5).
  • Northwest orient airlines flight 6231, another boeing 727, crashes northwest of john f. kennedy international airport.

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December 01, 1974: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Colts - Buffalo Bills : 0 - 6
  • Green Bay Packers - Philadelphia Eagles : 14 - 36
  • Houston Oilers - Pittsburgh Steelers : 13 - 10
  • Kansas City Chiefs - St. Louis Cardinals : 17 - 13
  • Los Angeles Rams - Atlanta Falcons : 30 - 7
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December 01, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 01, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 01, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 01, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 01, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 06:44 pm and setting at 09:40 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 01, 1974?


Famous people born on December 01, 1974:

  • Derrall Garner

    Professional football player known for his speed and agility.

  • Krista Kiuru

    Finnish politician serving as the Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services.

  • Henrietta Onodi

    Henrietta Onodi is a retired Hungarian artistic gymnast who won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.

  • Costinha

    Portuguese footballer and manager.

  • Richard Jordan

    Linebacker (detroit lions).

  • Isaiah ''Ikey'' Owens

    American keyboardist (the mars volta).

  • Isaiah Owens (Ikey)
  • Rosa Yassin Hassan
  • Harald Lødemel
  • Pierluigi Biondi
  • Roberto Chiacig
  • Simon Donnelly
  • Costinha (Francisco José Rodrigues da Costa
  • Érica Rivas

Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:

  • Woody Allen
    Woody Allen

    American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.

  • Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman

    American comedian, writer, producer, actress.

  • Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz

    American actress, singer, and model.

  • Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung

    French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).

  • Bette Midler
    Bette Midler

    American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer

    French television presenter, actor, and film director.

  • Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.

  • Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton

    American actress and singer.

  • John Densmore
    John Densmore

    American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 1st

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December 01, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 3 months old,

or 591 months and 28 days old,

or 2573 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18016 days old,

if you were born on December 01, 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 01, 1974?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 01, 1974.

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December 01, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 01, 1974:

  • Stephen Gill Spottswood

    Us bishop/chairman (naacp), passes away at the age of 77.

  • Lajos Zilahy

    Author (hungarian/us) dies at the age of 83.

What famous deaths happened on December 1st?

Famous deaths on December 1st:

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict

    American actor (born 1938).

  • Ken Berry
    Ken Berry

    American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).

  • Milferd Bolton

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Jarry Haldane

    Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Hriday Ram Shenoy

    Indian politician and freedom fighter.

  • Mclaren Stewart

    Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 1st

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December 01, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 01, 1974:

  • Iceland
  • Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
  • Feast day of St Eligius
  • Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
  • Angola's Pioneers' Day
  • World AIDS Day
  • Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
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December 01, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 01, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 25th and December 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1974 was I Can Help by Billy Swan, according to the music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

December 01, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 25th and December 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can Help
  2. - Kung Fu Fighting
  3. - When Will I See You Again
  4. - Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)
  5. - Longfellow Serenade

December 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1974 was Gonna Make You A Star by David Essex, according to the music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

December 01, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 25th and December 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Gonna Make You A Star
  2. - Everything I Own
  3. - Killer Queen
  4. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  5. - (Hey There) Lonely Girl

December 01, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1974 was I Feel A Song (in My Heart) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

December 01, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 25th and December 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Feel A Song (in My Heart)
  2. - Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
  3. - Woman To Woman
  4. - She's Gone
  5. - You Got The Love

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December 01, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 01, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Godfather: Part II

The Godfather: Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton

Country: United States of America

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Kris Kristofferson, Mia Bendixsen, Alfred Lutter III

Country: United States of America

The Man with the Golden Gun

The Man with the Golden Gun

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Guy Hamilton

Starring: Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams

Country: United States of America

Conversation Piece

Conversation Piece

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Luchino Visconti

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Helmut Berger, Silvana Mangano, Claudia Marsani

Electra, My Love

Electra, My Love

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Miklós Jancsó

Starring: Mari Töröcsik, György Cserhalmi, József Madaras, Mária Bajcsay

December 01, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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:

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Release year: 1974

Urmel spielt im Schloß

Urmel spielt im Schloß

Release year: 1974

Performance

Performance

Release year: 1974

December 01, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 01, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 Woman He Loved by Ralph G. Martin

The Woman He Loved

By:

Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972

The War Between The Tates by Alison Lurie

The War Between The Tates

By:

If a husband is unable to control his wife, and she becomes a wreck, civil war can break out in their family Erica Tate would not mind getting up every morning if it meant that her husband was a criminal.

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.

The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

By:

"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 01, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 01, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on December 01, 1974?

On December 01, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1974?

On December 01, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 01, 1974?

On December 01, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 1st?

December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
  • 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
  • 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.

Find out more about December 1st

history

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.

Discover how December 1974 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 1, 1974