What happened on Thursday December 05, 1974?

Here's what happened on December 05, 1974:

• Final Episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus The groundbreaking comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus broadcasts its final episode on BBC 2, marking the end of a revolutionary comedy era.
• Seattle Seahawks NFL Franchise Established The National Football League (NFL) officially forms the Seattle Seahawks franchise, expanding the league's presence in the Pacific Northwest.
• Tragic Airport Terminal Roof Collapse in Tehran A snow-laden roof at Tehran airport collapsed, killing 25 people. In a disturbing aftermath, local authorities were reported to have physically prevented news photographers from documenting the scene.
• Birmingham Americans Win World Football League Bowl The Birmingham Americans won the first and only World Bowl in World Football League history, defeating the Florida Blazers in a thrilling 22-21 victory.
• Tragic Death of U.S. Army Brigadier General Roscoe 'Rock' Cartwright U.S. Army Brigadier General Roscoe 'Rock' Cartwright, aged 55, and his wife Gloria were killed in the crash of TWA Flight 514.
• University of Connecticut Women's Basketball Debut The University of Connecticut women's basketball team played its inaugural game, securing a 40-27 victory over Eastern Connecticut State University.

Events in 1974

December 05, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 05, 1974

Newspapers from Dec. 05, 1974

December 05, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 339th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1974 can also be written as 12/5/1974 in the US and as 5/12/1974 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 1974 in December 1974 calendar

Famous people born on December 05, 1974:

• Ravish Kumar

  Prominent Indian journalist and author known for his critical reporting and influential media presence.

• Christelle Daunay

  French long-distance runner who won gold in the marathon at the European Championship, demonstrating her exceptional athletic prowess.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on December 5th

Famous people died on December 05, 1974:

• Pietro Germi

  Renowned Italian film director and actor who gained international acclaim for 'Divorce Italian Style', which won him an Oscar in 1962.

• Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on December 5th

December 05, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
2. Billy Swan - I Can Help
3. The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
4. B.T. Express - Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)
5. Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle

December 05, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Mud - Lonely This Christmas
2. Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
3. The Rubettes - Juke Box Jive
4. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
5. Wombles - Wombling Merry Christmas

December 05, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1974 was I Feel A Song (in My Heart) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Feel A Song (in My Heart)
2. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - You Got The Love
3. Tavares - She's Gone
4. Al Green - Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
5. Blue Magic - Three Ring Circus

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

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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 05, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 05, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 December 05, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 10:18 pm and setting at 12:02 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 05, 1974

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Someone born on December 05, 1974 is:

50 years 4 months old,

or 604 months and 18 days old,

or 2628 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18402 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1974?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 05, 1974.

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