What happened on Wednesday January 01, 1975?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1975:

• Watergate Convictions On January 1, 1975, Chief of Staff Harry Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, John Mitchell, and Robert Mardian were convicted of crimes related to the Watergate scandal, a pivotal moment in American political history that led to significant reforms in government accountability.
• Gold Ownership Legalized in the USA On January 1, 1975, the United States government officially legalized private ownership of gold, ending a decades-long prohibition that had been in place since the 1930s. This significant economic policy change allowed American citizens to own, buy, and sell gold freely for the first time in over 40 years.
• Sweden Adopts New Constitution Sweden implemented its new constitution on January 1, 1975, marking a significant moment in the country's political development. This constitutional reform modernized Sweden's governmental structure and reinforced its democratic principles.
• Robert Westerholt - Dutch Guitarist Robert Westerholt is a prominent Dutch musician, best known as the guitarist and co-founder of the symphonic metal band Within Temptation. Born on January 1, 1975, he has been a key figure in the development of the band's unique musical style.
• Joe Cannon - American Soccer Player Joe Cannon is an American professional soccer goalkeeper who played in Major League Soccer (MLS) for several teams during his career. Born on January 1, 1975, he was known for his goalkeeping skills and contributions to American soccer.

Events in 1975

January 01, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1975

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1975

January 01, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1975 can also be written as 1/1/1975 in the US and as 1/1/1975 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1975 in January 1975 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1975:

• Sonali Bendre

  Prominent Indian actress and model known for her work in Bollywood films and television series.

• Eiichiro Oda

  Renowned Japanese manga artist, creator of the globally popular series 'One Piece'.

• Myriam Lamare

  Accomplished French boxer who won multiple world titles in boxing, including WBA and WBF championships.

• Chris Anstey

  Professional basketball player who played as a center, notably for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA.

• Tammy Homolka
• Jill Kelley

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1975:

• Alfred Lansing
• Kalle Anttila
• Kyūsaku Ogino
• Giuseppe Bovini

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1975 was Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
2. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
3. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
4. Paul McCartney - Junior's Farm
5. Neil Sedaka - Laughter In The Rain

January 01, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1975 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Mud - Lonely This Christmas
3. Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
4. Ralph McTell - Streets Of London
5. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing

January 01, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1975 was Boogie On Reggae Woman by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Boogie On Reggae Woman
2. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
3. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
4. James Brown - Funky President (People It's Bad)
5. The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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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 01, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1975 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 10:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1975

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Someone born on January 01, 1975 is:

50 years 3 months old,

or 603 months and 22 days old,

or 2625 weeks

or 18375 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1975?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 01, 1975.

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