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December 06, 1974 was the 340th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 06, 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 December 06, 1974, who was born and died on December 06, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 06, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas), movies (e.g. Young Frankenstein, directed by Mel Brooks), TV series (e.g. Der Leutnant Vom Schwanenkietz) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 6th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 06, 1974?
- December 06, 1974: What happened on that day?
- December 06, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 06, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 06, 1974?
- December 06, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 06, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- December 06, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 06, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- December 06, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 06, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 06, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 06, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 06, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on December 06, 1974?
What day of the week was December 06, 1974?
December 06, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 340th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 06, 1974 can also be written as 12/6/1974 in the US and as 6/12/1974 in UK and Europe.
December 06, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 06, 1974:
- George harrison releases ding dong, ding dong
December 06, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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 06, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 6th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 06, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 06, 1974 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 06, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:28 pm and setting at 12:32 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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Who was born on December 06, 1974?
Famous people born on December 06, 1974:
- Jens Pulver
American mixed martial artist and boxer.
- Nick Stajduhar
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Arjan Ebbinge
Soccer player (fc groningen).
- Stéphane Augé
French ex-road racing cyclist who is now a sporting director at uci professional continental team cofidis.
- Delphine Combe
French sprinter who won bronze in the 4x100m relay at the 1997 world championships in athletics, and a gold in the same event at 2002...
- Jeanine Cummins
- Gabriele Gava
- Rae Ingram
- Martin Aldridge
- Stefano Allasia
- Chu Seung-gyun
Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:
![Tom Hulce]()
Tom HulceAmerican actor.
![Judd Apatow]()
Judd ApatowAmerican screenwriter and film director.
![Elissa Landi]()
Elissa LandiItalian actress, writer and actress.
![Janine Turner]()
Janine TurnerJanine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.
![Peter Handke]()
Peter HandkeAustrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...
![Agnes Moorehead]()
Agnes MooreheadAmerican actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.
![JoBeth Williams]()
JoBeth WilliamsAmerican actress and singer.
![Torri Higginson]()
Torri HigginsonCanadian actress.
![Shekhar Kapur]()
Shekhar KapurIndian screenwriter and producer of director producers.
![Patrick Bauchau]()
Patrick BauchauBelgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.
December 06, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 4 months old,
or 592 months and 13 days old,
or 2576 weeks
or 18032 days old,
if you were born on December 06, 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 December 06, 1974?
There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 06, 1974.
December 06, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 06, 1974:
- Ivor Brown
Ivor Brown was a renowned British literary critic.
- Nikolay Kuznetsov
Soviet naval officer (b. 1904).
- Maximilian de Angelis
- Nikolaj Gerasimovič Kuznecov
- Roberto Oros di Bartini
- Gérard de Balorre
- Nikolái Gerásimovich Kuznetsov
What famous deaths happened on December 6th?
Famous deaths on December 6th:
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
![Peter Vaughan]()
Peter VaughanEnglish actor (d. 2016).
![Werner Klemperer]()
Werner KlempererGerman-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.
![Frances Bavier]()
Frances BavierFrances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.
![Gian Maria Volontè]()
Gian Maria VolontèItalian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.
![John Payne]()
John PayneJohn Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.
![Rita Macedo]()
Rita MacedoActress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.
![Kathleen Harrison]()
Kathleen HarrisonActress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.
![James Dobson]()
James DobsonFocus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.
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December 06, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 06, 1974:
- Spain - Constitution Day
- Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
- Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
- Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
December 06, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 06, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 2nd and December 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 06, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 06, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 06, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- Billy Swan - I Can Help
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- B.T. Express - Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)
- Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle
December 06, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 06, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 06, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mud - Lonely This Christmas
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
- The Rubettes - Juke Box Jive
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Wombles - Wombling Merry Christmas
December 06, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 1974 was I Feel A Song (in My Heart) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 06, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 06, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Feel A Song (in My Heart)
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - You Got The Love
- Tavares - She's Gone
- Al Green - Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
- Blue Magic - Three Ring Circus
December 06, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 06, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Young Frankenstein
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle
Country: United States of America
The Front Page
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon, Vincent Gardenia
Country: United States of America
The Towering Inferno
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Guillermin
Starring: Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, William Holden, Faye Dunaway
Country: United States of America
The Yakuza
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura, Brian Keith, Herb Edelman
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
December 06, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 06, 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:
Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz
Release year: 1974
Les brigades du Tigre
Release year: 1974
Chéri-Bibi
Release year: 1974
Paul et Virginie
Release year: 1974
December 06, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 06, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Harlequin
By: Morris West
Paul Desmond admires George Harlequin, his friend and close friend for his exceptional European breeding. Harlequin is the head of a highly regarded Swiss bank and is part of a small group of gentlemen whose bond is their handshake.
The Woman He Loved
By: Ralph G. Martin
Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972
The Memory Book
By: Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.
December 06, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 06, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Tank
Rebound
Who was the US President on December 06, 1974?
On December 06, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1974?
On December 06, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 06, 1974?
On December 06, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 6th?
December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of December. 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 December 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
- 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),
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 December 1974?
December 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
