Saturday January 05, 1974: on this day

January 05, 1974 was the 5th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 05, 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 05, 1974, who was born and died on January 05, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 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 5th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 05, 1974?


January 05, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 5th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1974 can also be written as 1/5/1974 in the US and as 5/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 05, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 05, 1974:

  • Raul julia appears on bob newhart show in oh, brother
  • An earthquake in lima, peru, kills six people, and damages hundreds of houses.
  • Warmest reliably measured temperature in antarctica of +59?f (+15?c) recorded at vanda station

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January 05, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th 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 05, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Tiger 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 5th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 05, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 05, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 05, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 01:46 pm and setting at 06:21 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 05, 1974?


Famous people born on January 05, 1974:

  • Vinson Jones

    Former professional footballer who played for top clubs in his career.

  • Iwan Thomas

    Welsh sprinter and coach.

  • Jessica Chaffin

    American actress, comedian, and writer.

  • Sarah Jane Honeywell

    British television presenter.

  • Calvin Collins

    Guard / center (atlanta falcons).

  • Michelle Scerri in Melbourne

    Australia; golfer (1995 tasmanian).

  • John Drew Nichols

    Oklahoma, united states -- rocker (pc quest-can you see).

  • Mark Redman
  • Paolo Pintacuda
  • Aleksej Panfili
  • Vardan Minasyan
  • Pippo Lorusso
  • Vladïmïr Logïnov
  • Kengo Hanazawa
  • Ryan Minor

Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall

    American oscar-winning actor and director, writer, producer, often called one of the greatest actors.

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January 05, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 24 days old,

or 2620 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18346 days old,

if you were born on January 05, 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 05, 1974?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

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

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

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January 05, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 05, 1974:

  • Hazel Wightman

    Hazel Wightman was an American tennis player who won 45 U.S.

  • Vincent Starrett

    American writer and bibliophile, known for his Sherlock Holmes scholarship.

  • Lev Oborin

    Russian pianist and educator (d. 1975).

  • Roy Bargy

    Orchestra leader (jimmy durante show), dies at 79.

  • Erminia Caudana
  • Lev Nikolaevič Oborin
  • Béla Illés
  • Burkhard Niering
  • Joseph Fassbender
  • François Vasse

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • Marsella Dumas

    Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

  • Tip O'Neill

    Tip O'Neill was an American politician and cartoonist who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to...

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January 05, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 05, 1974:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
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January 05, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1974 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 05, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 05, 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 05, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 05, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 05, 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 05, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 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 05, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 05, 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 05, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 05, 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 05, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 05, 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 05, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 05, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

The Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

By:

There are some slight signs of wear

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

By:

Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

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The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

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

January 05, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 05, 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

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on January 05, 1974?

On January 05, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 05, 1974?

On January 05, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 05, 1974?

On January 05, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 5th?

January 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

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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.

Discover how January 1974 calendar looked like.

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