What happened on Monday January 07, 1974?

Here's what happened on January 07, 1974:

• Brian Faulkner Resigns from Ulster Unionist Party Brian Faulkner, former Northern Ireland Prime Minister, resigned as the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. His resignation followed the Party's January 4 rejection of the Sunningdale Agreement, a significant political moment in the context of Northern Ireland's complex political landscape during the Troubles.
• Gasoline Rationing in Sweden During Oil Crisis Due to the global oil crisis, Sweden implemented strict gasoline rationing. Private vehicles were limited to only 100 liters (26 U.S. gallons) of gas for a 53-day period from January 7 to February 28, 1974. This measure was part of broader international efforts to manage fuel scarcity during a challenging economic period.
• Bora Laskin Becomes Chief Justice of Canada Bora Laskin was sworn in as the 14th Chief Justice of Canada, replacing the retiring Gérald Fauteux. His appointment was notable for breaking tradition by passing over the more senior justice, Ronald Martland, signaling potential shifts in judicial selection criteria.
• Gombe Chimpanzee War Begins The 'Gombe Chimpanzee War' erupted in Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park, involving two groups of Eastern chimpanzees. This event, observed by renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, provided unprecedented insights into chimpanzee social behavior, aggression, and inter-group conflict.

Events in 1974

January 07, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 07, 1974

Newspapers from Jan. 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

Famous people born on January 07, 1974:

• Svetlana Metkina

  Russian actress known for her work in film and television.

• John Rich

  Country music artist, member of the duo Big & Rich, known for his work as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

• Jennifer Leroy
• Jean-Marc Birkholz

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on January 7th

Famous people died on January 07, 1974:

• Basil Gates
• Eugen Krón

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on January 7th

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.

1. Steve Miller Band - The Joker
2. Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
3. Al Wilson - Show And Tell
4. Brownsville Station - Smokin' In The Boy's Room
5. Gladys Knight and the Pips - 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.

1. The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
2. Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
3. Leo Sayer - The Show Must Go On
4. Mud - Tiger Feet
5. Alvin Stardust - 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 music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I've Got To Use My Imagination
3. Al Green - Livin' For You
4. James Brown - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1
5. Bobby "Blue" Bland - This Time I'm Gone For Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 7th is Capricorn.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 07, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 07, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on January 07, 1974

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Someone born on January 07, 1974 is:

51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 19 days old,

or 2676 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18737 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 07, 1974?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 7th 2026.

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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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