Friday January 04, 1974: on this day

January 04, 1974 was the 4th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 04, 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 04, 1974, who was born and died on January 04, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce), movies (e.g. Bread and Chocolate, directed by Franco Brusati), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 4th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 04, 1974?


January 04, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 4th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1974 can also be written as 1/4/1974 in the US and as 4/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 04, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 1974:

  • United states president richard nixon refuses to hand over materials subpoenaed by the senate watergate committee.

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January 04, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th 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 04, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 4th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 04, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 04, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 12:55 pm and setting at 04:13 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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Who was born on January 04, 1974?


Famous people born on January 04, 1974:

  • Danilo Hondo

    German cyclist.

  • Armin Zöggeler

    Italian luger who won six Olympic medals.

  • Joelle Charbonneau

    American author known for her young adult novels.

  • Michael Nielsen

    Michael nielsen is a writer known for his work in the field of quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

  • Carl Powell

    Defensive end (indianapolis colts).

  • Ian Moor

    English singer.

  • Sjur Miljeteig

    Norwegian composer and trumpet player.

  • Giorgio Caputo
  • Christopher Stewart
  • Giorgio Contini
  • Apollyon
  • Brusco
  • Robert Dinu
  • Krzysztof Dryja
  • Angela Espinoza

Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

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January 04, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 25 days old,

or 2621 weeks

or 18347 days old,

if you were born on January 04, 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 04, 1974?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 04, 1974.

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January 04, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 04, 1974:

  • Epameinondas Thomopoulos

    Greek artist (born 1878).

  • Karel Janacek

    Composer dies at age 70.

  • Renzo Videsott
  • Giuseppe Agnino
  • Ellef Mohn
  • Camillo Zarri

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

  • Barry Fitzgerald
    Barry Fitzgerald

    Irish actor and singer (d. 1961).

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January 04, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 04, 1974:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1974 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Time In A Bottle
  2. - The Joker
  3. - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
  4. - The Most Beautiful Girl
  5. - Show And Tell

January 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely This Christmas
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  3. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
  4. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  5. - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

January 04, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 1974 was Living For The City by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 04, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Living For The City
  2. - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
  3. - I've Got To Use My Imagination
  4. - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1
  5. - This Time I'm Gone For Good

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January 04, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 04, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bread and Chocolate

Bread and Chocolate

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Franco Brusati

Starring: Nino Manfredi, Anna Karina, Paolo Turco, Ugo D'Alessio

McQ

McQ

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur, Colleen Dewhurst

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

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Corrado Farina

Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti

Country: Italy

January 04, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 04, 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:

Shaft

Shaft

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Singleton

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

Firehouse

Firehouse

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

January 04, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 04, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

The Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

By:

There are some slight signs of wear

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

By:

Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.

Real Lace by Stephen Birmingham

Real Lace

By:

Amazing true stories about the Irish in America, including their incredible rise from urban poverty and the powerful dynasties that they created. Author Stephen Birmingham chronicled the rise to prominence of Jewish immigrants.

January 04, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 04, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

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

history

Who was the US President on January 04, 1974?

On January 04, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 1974?

On January 04, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 1974?

On January 04, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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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.

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