What happened on Tuesday January 08, 1974?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1974:

• Sweden Implements Gasoline Rationing In response to the 1973 oil crisis, Sweden began strict gasoline rationing, limiting private vehicles to 100 liters (26 U.S. gallons) between January 7 and February 28, demonstrating the global impact of energy shortages.
• NCAA Reforms Amateur Athletics Rules The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) made a groundbreaking rule change allowing athletes to receive professional compensation in one sport while maintaining collegiate eligibility in others, significantly transforming collegiate athletics.
• Gold Reaches Record Price Gold prices soared to a record US$126.50 per ounce in London, England, indicating substantial economic uncertainty and potential global financial instability.
• Silver Reaches Record Price Silver hit a record high of US$3.40 per ounce in New York, reflecting significant economic volatility and potential commodity market shifts during the early 1970s.
• Xzibit Born Xzibit, an influential American hip hop performer, actor, and television personality, was born on this date. Known for his music career and hosting MTV's 'Pimp My Ride', he became a prominent figure in hip hop and entertainment culture.
• Alleged Loch Ness Monster Photograph A purported photograph of the legendary Loch Ness Monster was reported, adding to the ongoing mystery and folklore surrounding the mythical creature of Scottish folklore.

Events in 1974

January 08, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 08, 1974

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 1974

January 08, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 8th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1974 can also be written as 1/8/1974 in the US and as 8/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

January 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 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 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 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 08, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 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 8th is Capricorn.

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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 08, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:16 pm and setting at 08:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Feb 06, 1974.

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Your place in the Universe on January 08, 1974

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Someone born on January 08, 1974 is:

51 years 4 months old,

or 616 months and 6 days old,

or 2679 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18754 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1974?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 08, 1974.

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