Thursday January 02, 1975: on this day

January 02, 1975 was the 2nd day of the year 1975, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 02, 1975 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 02, 1975, who was born and died on January 02, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. The Sweeney) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 1975?


January 02, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1975 can also be written as 1/2/1975 in the US and as 2/1/1975 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1975 in January 1975 calendar

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January 02, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1975:

  • Us department of interior designates grizzly bear a threatened species.
  • At the opening of a new railway line, a bomb blast at samastipur, bihar, india, fatally wounds lalit narayan mishra, minister of railways.
  • The federal rules of evidence are approved by the united states congress.

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January 02, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd 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 02, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1975 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 02, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 10:36 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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Who was born on January 02, 1975?


Famous people born on January 02, 1975:

  • Dax Shepard
    Dax Shepard

    Dax shepard is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like parenthood and films like without a paddle and employee of the month.

  • Jeff Suppan

    American baseball player.

  • Reuben Thorne

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Chris Cheney

    Australian guitarist and producer of singer-songwriters (the living end, the wrights).

  • Doug Robb

    American singer (hoobastank).

  • David Sandström

    Swedish singer-songwriter/drummer (refused ac4 & final exit).

  • Raza Jaffrey
  • Mathilde Lebrequier
  • Oleksandr Šovkovs'kyj
  • Matteo Stefanelli
  • Vladyslav Vaščuk
  • Gabriel Hernández
  • Edi Martini
  • José Bilibio
  • Tore Bjonviken
  • Corey Brewer
  • Ferran Paredes Rubio

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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January 02, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 2 months old,

or 590 months and 26 days old,

or 2569 weeks

or 17983 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 1975.

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 02, 1975?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 02, 1975.

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January 02, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1975:

  • Siraj Sikder

    Bangladesh revolutionary leader (b. 1944).

  • Robert Fein
  • Theodor Osterkamp
  • Carl Silfverstrand

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

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

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

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January 02, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 1975:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 02, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1975 was Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 02, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
  2. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  3. - Kung Fu Fighting
  4. - Junior's Farm
  5. - Laughter In The Rain

January 02, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1975 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 02, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 02, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - Lonely This Christmas
  3. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  4. - Streets Of London
  5. - You Sexy Thing

January 02, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1975 was Boogie On Reggae Woman by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 02, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 02, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Boogie On Reggae Woman
  2. - Kung Fu Fighting
  3. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  4. - Funky President (People It's Bad)
  5. - When Will I See You Again

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January 02, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: United States of America

Anari

Anari

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Asit Sen

Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Moushumi Chatterjee, Kabir Bedi

Zorro

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

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

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

January 02, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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:

The Sweeney

The Sweeney

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Starring: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Release year: 1974

The Big Showdown

The Big Showdown

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Wong Tin Lam

The Sweeney

The Sweeney

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Smothers Brothers Show

The Smothers Brothers Show

Release year: 1975

Country: United States of America

January 02, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 02, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

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The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

By:

"Knocking off an armoured truck or a bank is just crude. A whole republic can be taken down with a single stroke. Sir James Manson is a shadowy titan in London's financial sector who is plotting a coup d’etat within …

All Things Bright And Beautiful by James Herriot

All Things Bright And Beautiful

By:

When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:

Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry

Helter Skelter

By:

1976 Bantam Books; 28th Printing; Helter Skelter. By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Includes 64 pages of "chilling", black-and-white photographs.

The Bermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz

The Bermuda Triangle

By:

Bermuda Triangle

January 02, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 02, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Destruction Derby

Destruction Derby

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Exidy

Hi-way

Hi-way

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Indy 800

Indy 800

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Panther

Panther

Platform: PLATO System

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

Pursuit

Pursuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator, military, shooter

history

Who was the US President on January 02, 1975?

On January 02, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1975?

On January 02, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 1975?

On January 02, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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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 January 1975?

January 1975 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 1975 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 2, 1975