Sunday January 20, 1974: on this day

January 20, 1974 was the 20th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 20, 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 20, 1974, who was born and died on January 20, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 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 20th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 1974?


January 20, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 20th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1974 can also be written as 1/20/1974 in the US and as 20/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 20, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1974:

  • A college basketball game ends 210-67
  • 4th nfl pro bowl: afc beats nfc 15-13.
  • 7th aba all-star game: east 128 beats west 112 at virginia.
  • Essex community college beats englewood cliffs 210-67 in basketball.
  • China gains control over all the paracel islands after a military engagement between the naval forces of china and south vietnam.

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January 20, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th 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 20, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 20th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 20, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 20, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:14 am and setting at 04:34 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 20, 1974?


Famous people born on January 20, 1974:

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Florian Maurice

    French footballer who played as a striker.

  • Thomas Beatie

    American author, speaker, and advocate for transgender issues.

  • Rae Carruth

    Former NFL wide receiver known for his career with the Carolina Panthers.

  • Calvin Harrison in Orlando

    Florida, usa; 200m/400m runner.

  • David Dei

    Coach and footballer from italy.

  • Patrice Estanguet
  • Vjekoslav Kobešćak
  • Hans Erik Ødegaard
  • Valeria Parrella
  • Komlan Assignon
  • Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra
  • Marianna Salchinger
  • Evgenij Charlačëv
  • Stevimir Ercegovac
  • Simona Ghisellini
  • Alvin Harrison

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

  • Evan Peters
    Evan Peters

    Evan peters is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series american horror story and the x-men film series.

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January 20, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 9 days old,

or 2618 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18331 days old,

if you were born on January 20, 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 20, 1974?

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 20, 1974.

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January 20, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 1974:

  • Edmund Blunden

    English poet and critic (d. 1974).

  • Letizia Bonini
  • Karl von Oven
  • Paul Sidney Martin

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 1974:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 1974:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

January 20, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 20, 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 20, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 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 20, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 20, 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 20, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 20, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

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There are some slight signs of wear

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.

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

By:

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.

Postern Of Fate by Agatha Christie

Postern Of Fate

By:

Tommy and Tuppence beresford are back in Agatha Christie’s classic Postern of Fate to investigate a deadly poisoning sixty-years later.

January 20, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 20, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on January 20, 1974?

On January 20, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1974?

On January 20, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 1974?

On January 20, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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.

Discover how January 1974 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 20, 1974