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December 12, 1974 was the 346th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 12, 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 12, 1974, who was born and died on December 12, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas), movies (e.g. Jacob the Liar, directed by Frank Beyer), TV series (e.g. The Big Showdown) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 12, 1974?
- December 12, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 12, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 12, 1974?
- December 12, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 12, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- December 12, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 12, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- December 12, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 12, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 12, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 12, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 12, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on December 12, 1974?
What day of the week was December 12, 1974?
December 12, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 346th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 12, 1974 can also be written as 12/12/1974 in the US and as 12/12/1974 in UK and Europe.
December 12, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 12, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 12, 1974 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:07 am and setting at 04:39 pm.
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 12, 1974?
Famous people born on December 12, 1974:
- Christophe Marichez
Goalkeeper for french soccer/football, who was a senior player (1994-2011).
- Bernard Lagat
Bernard Lagat is a Kenyan-American middle and long-distance runner.
- Nolberto Solano
Peruvian manager and footballer.
- Rey Mysterio
Athlete.
- Lorenzo Marone
- Torger Nergaard
- Vita Maria Nocco
- Michelle Saram
- Miya Tachibana
- Tomas Behrend
- Josip Butić
- Baba Jan
- Beatrix Balogh
- Gina Farmer
- Franklin Anangonó
- Rosa Castillo Varó
Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:
![Frank Sinatra]()
Frank SinatraAmerican legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
![Jennifer Connelly]()
Jennifer ConnellyMovie actress.
![Dionne Warwick]()
Dionne WarwickAmerican singer and recording artist.
![Mädchen Amick]()
Mädchen AmickAmerican actress and director.
![Connie Francis]()
Connie FrancisCountry singer.
![Bill Nighy]()
Bill NighyBritish actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.
![Regina Hall]()
Regina HallRegina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.
![Bob Barker]()
Bob BarkerBarker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.
![Tom Wilkinson]()
Tom WilkinsonEnglish actor (b. 1948).
![Robert Lepage]()
Robert LepageFrench canadian playwright.
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December 12, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 4 months old,
or 592 months and 7 days old,
or 2575 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18026 days old,
if you were born on December 12, 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 12, 1974?
There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 12, 1974.
December 12, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 12, 1974:
- Carlo Diano
- Berndt-Otto Rehbinder
- Gino Franceschini
What famous deaths happened on December 12th?
Famous deaths on December 12th:
![Vicente Fernández]()
Vicente FernándezVicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Tallulah Bankhead]()
Tallulah BankheadAmerican actress who appeared on film and stage.
![Danny Aiello]()
Danny AielloDanny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
![Anne Baxter]()
Anne BaxterFrank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.
![Peter Boyle]()
Peter BoyleAmerican actor (d. 2006).
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![Van Johnson]()
Van JohnsonAmerican actor.
![Annette Stroyberg]()
Annette StroybergDanish actress (b. 1936).
![Ann Reinking]()
Ann ReinkingAmerican actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).
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December 12, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 12, 1974:
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar
Observances on December 12, 1974:
- International Universal Health Coverage Day
- International Day of Neutrality
December 12, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 12, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
December 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- Billy Swan - I Can Help
- Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle
- Helen Reddy - Angie Baby
December 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
December 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mud - Lonely This Christmas
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
- The Rubettes - Juke Box Jive
- Gary Glitter - Oh Yes You're Beautiful
December 12, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1974 was You Got The Love by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
December 12, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - You Got The Love
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Feel A Song (in My Heart)
- Tavares - She's Gone
- Jackson 5 - Whatever You Got, I Want
- The Stylistics - Heavy Fallin' Out
December 12, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 12, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Jacob the Liar
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Frank Beyer
Starring: Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen, Blanche Kommerell
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
Young Frankenstein
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle
Country: United States of America
The Front Page
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon, Vincent Gardenia
Country: United States of America
December 12, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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:
The Big Showdown
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Wong Tin Lam
Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz
Release year: 1974
Otpisani
Release year: 1974
Starring: Dragan Nikolic, Vojislav Brajovic, Stevo Zigon, Bozidar Pavicevic-Longa
Sinyata lampa
Release year: 1974
December 12, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 12, 1974 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:
The Woman He Loved
By: Ralph G. Martin
Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972
December 12, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 12, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Tank
Spasim
Who was the US President on December 12, 1974?
On December 12, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1974?
On December 12, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 12, 1974?
On December 12, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 12th?
December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
- 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
- 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),
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.
