Wednesday December 17, 1975: on this day

About December 17th, 1975, in brief:

  • Historical events: John Paul Stevens appointed to Supreme Court
  • Day of the week: December 17th, 1975 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: John Abraham, Sarah Paulson
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: That's The Way (I Like It) by K.C and the Sunshine Band
  • #1 UK song: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
  • Popular movie: Barry Lyndon directed by Stanley Kubrick

More about December 17th, 1975? See below for more news and curiosities on December 17th, 1975.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1975?


December 17, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1975 can also be written as 12/17/1975 in the US and as 17/12/1975 in UK and Europe.

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December 17, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1975:

  • John paul stevens appointed to supreme court
  • Lynette fromme is sentenced to life for attempt on us president gerald ford's life.

December 17, 1975: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 17, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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December 17, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1975 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:59 pm and setting at 07:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Dec 18, 1975.

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Who was born on December 17, 1975?


Famous people born on December 17, 1975:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • Gia Ventola

    American designer, 24 years old when she stole the show at a runway fashion show for girls rule! spring 2001 show.

  • Jacqulene Preuss

    Innovative sculptor creating modern installations.

  • Raziel Cohen

    Serial entrepreneur with a passion for social impact ventures.

  • Julissa Reynoso

    Julissa Reynoso is a Dominican-American lawyer and diplomat who served as the U.S.

  • Susanthika Jayasinghe

    Sri lankan sprinter.

  • Nick Dinsmore

    American wrestler and trainer.

  • Nick Farrell in East York

    Ontario, canada; boxer (olympics-1996).

  • Nick Dinsmore (Eugene)

    American professional wrestler.

  • Napiera Danielle Groves

    Miss usa - washington dc (1997 miss congeniality).

  • Bree Sharp

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Mayuko Aoki

    Japanese singer and actress with a japanese voice.

  • Shana Hiatt
  • Novell Thomas
  • Ivo Afonso
  • Félix Bolaños
  • Oktay Derelioğlu

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

  • Bernard Hill
    Bernard Hill

    English actor.

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How old is someone born on December 17, 1975?


Someone born on December 17, 1975 is:

48 years 5 months old,

or 581 months and 19 days old,

or 2529 weeks

or 17703 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1975?

There are 195 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 17, 1975.

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December 17, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1975:

  • Noble Sissle

    American jazz composer, lyricist, bandleader, and playwright.

  • Frank Sully

    Actor (parachute nurse inside the law), is killed at 67.

  • Hound Dog Taylor
  • Armando Buso
  • Harold Pearl
  • György Páros

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Kiala Nzinga

    Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

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December 17, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1975 was That's The Way (I Like It) by K.C and the Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 17, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - That's The Way (I Like It)
  2. - Let's Do It Again
  3. - Fly, Robin, Fly
  4. - Saturday Night
  5. - Love Rollercoaster

December 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1975 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 17, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  3. - You Sexy Thing
  4. - I Believe In Father Christmas
  5. - Na Na Is The Saddest Word

December 17, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1975 was Full Of Fire by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 17, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Full Of Fire
  2. - Love Rollercoaster
  3. - Let's Do It Again
  4. - Walk Away From Love
  5. - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)

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December 17, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Barry Lyndon

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Hardy Krüger

Country: United States of America

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: United States of America

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

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

Emmanuelle 2

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Francis Giacobetti

December 17, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:

State of Emergency

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Turner Clay

Wonder Woman

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

Saturday Night Live

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Starring: Don Pardo, Lenny Pickett, Darrell Hammond

Country: United States of America

Gigglesnort Hotel

Gigglesnort Hotel

Release year: 1975

Starring: Bill Jackson

Country: United States of America

One Day at a Time

One Day at a Time

Release year: 1975

Country: United States of America

December 17, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Winning Through Intimidation by Robert J. Ringer

Winning Through Intimidation

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If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.

Shogun by James Clavell

Shogun

By:

An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.

Humboldt'S Gift by Saul Bellow

Humboldt'S Gift

By:

"I consider it a work of genius, I believe it The Work of a Genius. I find it brilliant, magnificent, etc.

The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh

The Choirboys

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Los Angeles Police Department partners, they are haunted by the dark secrets of nightwatch-shared predawn drinks and the sex sessions they call "chore practice." Each one carries his cynicism as a bulletproof jockstrap. He has his horror story and his …

Freedom At Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Freedom At Midnight

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This 2009 edition, first published in 1975, is the second edition of the bestseller, which Le Monde, Paris has called irreplaceable.

December 17, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hi-way

Hi-way

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Doctor Pong

Doctor Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Anti-Aircraft

Anti-Aircraft

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling military shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Pursuit

Pursuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator, military, shooter

Gun Fight

Gun Fight

Platform: Arcade, Bally Astrocade, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, Commodore 128

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Taito; EU Taito; NA Midway

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1975?

On December 17, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1975?

On December 17, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1975?

On December 17, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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 December 1975?

December 1975 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.

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