What happened on Thursday January 03, 1974?

Here's what happened on January 03, 1974:

• Burma's Constitutional Referendum Details A comprehensive constitutional referendum for the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma took effect, establishing a one-party regime. As part of the celebration, the government released 1,212 political prisoners while simultaneously detaining 1,028 others, highlighting the complex political dynamics.
• Arias Navarro Becomes Spanish Premier Carlos Arias Navarro succeeded Luis Carrero Blanco as Premier of Spain, marking a significant political transition during the late Franco era. This leadership change occurred in the context of Spain's complex political landscape.
• Burma Adopts New Constitution The Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma officially accepted its new constitution, establishing a one-party political system. This constitutional change represented a significant shift in the country's governance structure.
• Gold Reaches Record Price Gold prices hit a record high of US$121.25 per ounce in London, reflecting significant economic volatility and potential global financial uncertainties during this period.
• Miguel Pinero's 'Short Eyes' Premieres Miguel Pinero's groundbreaking play 'Short Eyes' premiered in New York City, representing an important moment in contemporary American theater and highlighting urban storytelling.
• Alessandro Petacchi Birth Alessandro Petacchi, a notable Italian professional road cyclist, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent figure in professional cycling, known for his sprinting abilities.
• Bill Virdon Joins New York Yankees The New York Yankees signed Bill Virdon as their new manager, a notable development in the team's coaching staff for the upcoming baseball season.

Events in 1974

January 03, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 03, 1974

Newspapers from Jan. 03, 1974

January 03, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1974 can also be written as 1/3/1974 in the US and as 3/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

Famous people born on January 03, 1974:

• Alessandro Petacchi

  Renowned Italian professional road bicycle racer who was a prominent sprinter, winning multiple stages in Grand Tours like the Giro d'Italia...

• Franck Riester

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on January 3rd

Famous people died on January 03, 1974:

• Gino Cervi

  Renowned Italian actor who was famous for his stage and screen performances, particularly known for his role as Inspector Jules Maigret in...

• Jimmy McStay
• Maksim Štrauch

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on January 3rd

January 03, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1974 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
2. Steve Miller Band - The Joker
3. Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
4. Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
5. Al Wilson - Show And Tell

January 03, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Mud - Lonely This Christmas
2. Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
3. The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
4. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
5. Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

January 03, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1974 was Living For The City by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
2. Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I've Got To Use My Imagination
4. James Brown - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1
5. Bobby "Blue" Bland - This Time I'm Gone For Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

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January 03, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 03, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 03, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 12:13 pm and setting at 03:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1974.

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Someone born on January 03, 1974 is:

51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 20 days old,

or 2676 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18738 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 03, 1974?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 03, 1974.

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