Monday January 07, 1974: on this day

January 07, 1974 was the 7th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 07, 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 07, 1974, who was born and died on January 07, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 07, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Joker by Steve Miller Band), movies (e.g. Butley, directed by Harold Pinter), 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 7th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 07, 1974?


January 07, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 7th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 07, 1974 can also be written as 1/7/1974 in the US and as 7/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 07, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 07, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 07, 1974:

  • Dutch rations gasoline

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January 07, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 7th 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 07, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 07, 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 7th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 07, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 07, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 07, 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 07, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:59 pm and setting at 08:15 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 07, 1974?


Famous people born on January 07, 1974:

  • Svetlana Metkina
    Svetlana Metkina

    Russian actress.

  • Jemaine Clement

    Jemaine Clement is a New Zealand actor, comedian, and musician, best known for his work in the comedy series Flight of the Conchords.

  • Casey Wasserman

    CEO of Wasserman, a sports marketing and talent management company.

  • Varun Badola

    Indian television actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Vance McAllister

    Former U.S.

  • Alenka Bikar

    Slovenian politician and sprinter.

  • Jennifer LeRoy

    Craig, colorado -- playmate (feb, 1993).

  • John Rich

    American producer and singer (big & rich), guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Jean-Marc Birkholz
  • Navigator Dzinkambani
  • Edym
  • Giuseppe Pollicelli
  • Darnell Martin
  • Köbi Wyssen
  • Yu Genwei
  • İbrahim Kutluay

Whose famous birthday is on January 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 7th:

  • Jeremy Renner
    Jeremy Renner

    American actor, singer, film producer.

  • Mj Rodriguez
    Mj Rodriguez

    Mj Rodriguez is an American actress known for her role as Blanca Evangelista in the FX drama series Pose, for which she received critical...

  • Irrfan Khan
    Irrfan Khan

    Irrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.

  • Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage

    American actor, noted family.

  • Bipasha Basu
    Bipasha Basu

    Bipasha basu is an indian movie actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in horror and thriller movies.

  • Lewis Hamilton
    Lewis Hamilton

    British formula one driver and champion, he has won three times the f1 world championship.

  • Lauren Cohan
    Lauren Cohan

    Lauren cohan is a british-american actress known for her role as maggie greene on the tv show the walking dead.

  • Erin Gray
    Erin Gray

    American actress.

  • Sammo Hung
    Sammo Hung

    Hong kong actor, director, producer, and martial artist.

  • Haley Bennett
    Haley Bennett

    Haley Bennett is an American actress known for her roles in movies like The Girl on the Train and The Magnificent Seven.

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January 07, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 3 months old,

or 603 months and 12 days old,

or 2623 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18365 days old,

if you were born on January 07, 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 07, 1974?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 7th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 07, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 07, 1974.

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January 07, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 07, 1974:

  • Charles Coulson

    Pioneered the development of quantum chemistry and made significant contributions to the understanding of chemical bonding.

  • Marco Borrini
  • Basil Gates
  • Eugen Krón
  • Louis-Philippe Paré

What famous deaths happened on January 7th?

Famous deaths on January 7th:

  • Ingrid Thulin
    Ingrid Thulin

    Ingrid thulin was a swedish actress known for her work in ingmar bergman's films, including the silence and winter light.

  • Rod Taylor
    Rod Taylor

    Australian-american actor and screenwriter (d. 2015).

  • Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard

    English actor (born 1913).

  • Vittorio Mezzogiorno
    Vittorio Mezzogiorno

    Actor (cafe express) dies at 52 from heart failure.

  • Detroit Tesla

    Known for contributions to the development of alternating current electricity supply system.

  • Nicolis Tesla

    Known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system.

  • Awesome Tesla

    Innovative inventor and electrical engineer who contributed to the development of modern electricity.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 7th

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January 07, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 07, 1974:

  • Christmas Day in the Julian calendar. This is the day on which Christmas is celebrated in most Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches.
  • European traditional - Distaff day: women's traditional work begins again after Epiphany.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Raymond of Peáafort.
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January 07, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 07, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 7th and January 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 07, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 07, 1974 was The Joker by Steve Miller Band, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 07, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 07, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Joker
  2. - Time In A Bottle
  3. - Show And Tell
  4. - Smokin' In The Boy's Room
  5. - I've Got To Use My Imagination

January 07, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 07, 1974 was You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 07, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 07, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  3. - The Show Must Go On
  4. - Tiger Feet
  5. - My Coo-Ca-Choo

January 07, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 07, 1974 was Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 07, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 07, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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January 07, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 07, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Butley

Butley

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Harold Pinter

Starring: Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy, Richard O'Callaghan, Georgina Hale

Luther

Luther

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Guy Green

Starring: Stacy Keach, Patrick Magee, Hugh Griffith, Robert Stephens

Willie Dynamite

Willie Dynamite

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gilbert Moses

Starring: Roscoe Orman, Diana Sands, Thalmus Rasulala, Joyce Walker

Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Tom O'Horgan

Starring: Zero Mostel, Gene Wilder, Karen Black, Joe Silver

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

January 07, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 07, 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

January 07, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 07, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Postern Of Fate by Agatha Christie

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Tommy and Tuppence beresford are back in Agatha Christie’s classic Postern of Fate to investigate a deadly poisoning sixty-years later.

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

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

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It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

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Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Jaws by Peter Benchle

Jaws

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January 07, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 07, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on January 07, 1974?

On January 07, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 07, 1974?

On January 07, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 07, 1974?

On January 07, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 7th?

January 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 gabonese attempt at a coup de etat: a coup d’etat was repelled by soldiers. this attempted coup d'etat occurred while ali bongo was receiving medical treatment in morocco.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: at least 23 people are killed in an explosion at the headquarters for the chechen-led ajnad al-kavkaz rebel organization in idlib (syria), while many others remain unaccounted for according to the syrian observatory for human rights.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: near the border with turkey, a fuel truck explodes in azaz, a syrian town. at least 43 people are killed, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.

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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.

Monday January 7, 1974