Sunday January 06, 1974: on this day

January 06, 1974 was the 6th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 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 January 06, 1974, who was born and died on January 06, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 06, 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. Don Blech Und Der Goldene Junker) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 6th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 06, 1974?


January 06, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 6th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1974 can also be written as 1/6/1974 in the US and as 6/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 06, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 06, 1974:

  • Cbs mystery theater, premieres on radio
  • England begins three-day work week during mine strike.
  • In response to the 1973 energy crisis, daylight saving time commences nearly four months early in the united states.

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January 06, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th 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 06, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 6th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 06, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 06, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 06, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:48 pm and setting at 07:22 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 06, 1974?


Famous people born on January 06, 1974:

  • Jeaninne Cummins

    Jeaninne Cummins is an American novelist and author of the novel 'American Dirt'.

  • Romain Sardou

    French novelist and son of michel sardou, a famous french singer/songwriter.

  • Paolo Camossi

    The world gold medal was won by the italian indoor triple jump champion, 3/09/2001.

  • Harley Pasternak

    Celebrity fitness trainer and journalist known for his fitness books and programs.

  • Sherwin Gatchalian

    Filipino politician serving as a Senator in the Philippines.

  • Marlon Anderson

    American baseball player and sportscaster.

  • Daniel Cordone

    Argentinian footballer.

  • Paul Grant

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Juan Roque

    Tackle (detroit lions).

  • Marcus Crandell

    Canadian football league quarterback (edmonton eskimos).

  • Paul Grant (basketball)
  • Milka Chulina
  • Aymeric Demarigny
  • Edgars Burlakovs
  • Fernando Correa
  • Lee Sang-il
  • Elisa Miniati
  • Yuko Morimoto

Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:

  • Kate McKinnon
    Kate McKinnon

    Kate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.

  • Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson

    Rowan Atkinson is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in the sitcoms 'Mr.

  • Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus

    American actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...

  • Adriano Celentano
    Adriano Celentano

    Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.

  • Olga Georges-Picot
    Olga Georges-Picot

    French family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.

  • Jérémie Renier
    Jérémie Renier

    Belgian actor.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Danny Pintauro
    Danny Pintauro

    American actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".

  • Mickey Hargitay
    Mickey Hargitay

    American physical culturist mr.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    Deerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).

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January 06, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 3 months old,

or 603 months and 13 days old,

or 2623 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18366 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 06, 1974?

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 06, 1974.

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January 06, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 06, 1974:

  • David Alfaro Siqueiros

    Mexican painter (b. 1896).

  • Jeanne Gautier
  • Margit Slachta

What famous deaths happened on January 6th?

Famous deaths on January 6th:

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Silvana Pampanini
    Silvana Pampanini

    Italian film actress from the 1950s.

  • Om Puri
    Om Puri

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.

  • Pat Harrington
    Pat Harrington

    Jr.

  • Loui Braille

    Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.

  • Genecis Mendel

    Considered the father of genetics, he discovered the basic principles of heredity through his experiments with pea plants.

  • Cicilia Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

  • Ron Asheton

    Ron Asheton was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Stooges.

  • Messiyah Mendel

    Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.

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January 06, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 06, 1974:

  • Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
  • Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
  • In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
  • Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
  • Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
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January 06, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 06, 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 06, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1974 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 06, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 06, 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 06, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 06, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 06, 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 06, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 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 06, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 06, 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 06, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 06, 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 06, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

Happy Days

Happy Days

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

January 06, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 06, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

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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.

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

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.

The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The First Deadly Sin

By:

The first novel in Lawrence Sanders’s bestseller Deadly Sins series features Edward Delaney, a New York cop who chases a serial killer equipped with a mysterious weapon. Edward is the Captain of the New York Police Department.

The Best Of Life by David Scherman

The Best Of Life

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1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages

January 06, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 06, 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 06, 1974?

On January 06, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 1974?

On January 06, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 06, 1974?

On January 06, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 6th?

January 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
  • 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".

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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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