Thursday January 17, 1974: on this day

January 17, 1974 was the 17th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 17, 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 January 17, 1974, who was born and died on January 17, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Show And Tell by Al Wilson), movies (e.g. Black Belt Jones, directed by Robert Clouse), TV series (e.g. Kli-Kla-Klawitter) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1974?


January 17, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 17th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1974 can also be written as 1/17/1974 in the US and as 17/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 17, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 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 17, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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January 17, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 January 17, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 03:34 am and setting at 01:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Feb 06, 1974.

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Who was born on January 17, 1974?


Famous people born on January 17, 1974:

  • Derrick Mason

    Wide receiver (tennessee oilers).

  • Yang Chen

    Chinese footballer and manager.

  • Vesko Kountchev

    Amparanoia is a producer and composer of the bulgarian viola (amparanoia).

  • Marcus Spriggs

    Offensive tackle (buffalo bills).

  • Sharon Marie

    Ferris in new zealand; yachter (olympics-1996).

  • Danny Bhoy

    Scottish comedian.

  • Guillermo Mercedes

    Dominican / us baseball infielder (texas rangers).

  • Annemarie Jacir
  • Marco Antonio Barrera
  • Ladan e Laleh Bijani
  • Dror Cohen
  • Mitja Fomin
  • Alan Tomidy
  • Robin Verling

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 12 days old,

or 2619 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18334 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 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 January 17, 1974?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 17, 1974.

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January 17, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1974:

  • Dorsey Shaw

    Dorsey Shaw was a politician known for his contributions to civil rights movements.

  • Mario Zidarich
  • Ugo Pistolesi

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1974:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1974 was Show And Tell by Al Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Show And Tell
  2. - The Joker
  3. - Smokin' In The Boy's Room
  4. - I've Got To Use My Imagination
  5. - You're Sixteen

January 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1974 was You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  3. - The Show Must Go On
  4. - Tiger Feet
  5. - My Coo-Ca-Choo

January 17, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1974 was I've Got To Use My Imagination by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 17, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I've Got To Use My Imagination
  2. - Livin' For You
  3. - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
  4. - Let Your Hair Down
  5. - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1

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January 17, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Belt Jones

Black Belt Jones

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Jim Kelly, Gloria Hendry, Scatman Crothers, Eric Laneuville

Appassionata

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

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Butley

Butley

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Harold Pinter

Starring: Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy, Richard O'Callaghan, Georgina Hale

Luther

Luther

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Guy Green

Starring: Stacy Keach, Patrick Magee, Hugh Griffith, Robert Stephens

January 17, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Release year: 1974

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Release year: 1973

Seven Little Australians

Seven Little Australians

Release year: 1973

Within These Walls

Within These Walls

Release year: 1973

Directed by: James Tucker

January 17, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

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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.

World Without End, Amen by Jimmy Breslin

World Without End, Amen

By:

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

The Best Of Life

By:

1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

By:

The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

By:

Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.

January 17, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 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

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on January 17, 1974?

On January 17, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1974?

On January 17, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1974?

On January 17, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1974?

January 1974 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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Thursday January 17, 1974