What happened on Tuesday January 07, 1975?

Here's what happened on January 07, 1975:

• OPEC Raises Crude Oil Prices The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agrees to increase crude oil prices by 10%, a decision that would have significant implications for global energy markets and economic dynamics.
• Ford Investigates CIA Domestic Activities President Gerald Ford appoints Vice President Nelson Rockefeller to lead a special commission investigating potential domestic abuses by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), signaling a commitment to governmental transparency and oversight.
• Viet Cong Captures Phuoc Binh Province In a devastating assault, Viet Cong forces capture the South Vietnamese province of Phuoc Binh using tanks and three infantry divisions. The battle results in massive casualties, with only 850 of 5,400 South Vietnamese Army defenders surviving, and 20 Vietnam Air Force planes destroyed. Local officials were executed, marking a significant moment in the Vietnam War.
• First Female Governor Elected Without Succeeding Husband Ella Grasso makes history by becoming the Governor of Connecticut, breaking ground as the first female U.S. governor who was elected independently, without succeeding her husband in office.
• Soyuz 17 Docks with Salyut 4 Soviet cosmonauts Aleksei Gubarev and Georgi Grechko, both 43 and on their first space mission, successfully launch from Baikonur and dock with the Salyut 4 space station, becoming the first humans to occupy this orbital platform.
• Led Zeppelin Fans Riot in Boston Fans of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin cause significant property damage, resulting in US$30,000 in destruction before a concert in Boston, highlighting the intense fan culture of 1970s rock music.
• Shenandoah Musical Opens in NYC The musical 'Shenandoah' debuts at the Alvin Theater in New York City, running for an impressive 1,050 performances and becoming a notable theatrical production of the mid-1970s.
• AR Ammons Wins Bollingen Prize Poet AR Ammons is awarded the prestigious Bollingen Prize for Poetry, recognizing his significant contributions to American literature.

Events in 1975

January 07, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 07, 1975

Newspapers from Jan. 07, 1975

January 07, 1975 was a Tuesday and it was the 7th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 07, 1975 can also be written as 1/7/1975 in the US and as 7/1/1975 in UK and Europe.

January 07, 1975 in January 1975 calendar

Famous people born on January 07, 1975:

• Arié Elmaleh

  Prominent French comedian and actor known for his versatile performances in cinema and television, part of a well-known entertainment...

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on January 7th

Famous people died on January 07, 1975:

• Fritz Erpenbeck
• August Krakau
• Rudolf Rahn
• Gyula Seres
• Yevdokía Rachkévich

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on January 7th

January 07, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 07, 1975 was Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
2. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
3. Paul McCartney - Junior's Farm
4. Neil Sedaka - Laughter In The Rain
5. Barry Manilow - Mandy

January 07, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 07, 1975 was Streets Of London by Ralph McTell, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Ralph McTell - Streets Of London
2. Status Quo - Down Down
3. The Tymes - Ms Grace
4. Mud - Lonely This Christmas
5. Kenny - The Bump

January 07, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 07, 1975 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
2. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
3. Stevie Wonder - Boogie On Reggae Woman
4. Barbara Mason - From His Woman To You
5. Ohio Players - Fire

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

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January 07, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 07, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 07, 1975 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 07, 1975 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, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 02:59 am and setting at 01:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on January 07, 1975

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Someone born on January 07, 1975 is:

50 years 4 months old,

or 604 months and 7 days old,

or 2627 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18390 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 07, 1975?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 07, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 07, 1975.

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