What happened on Wednesday January 08, 1975?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1975:

• First Woman Governor Without Husband's Precedent Ella Grasso made history by becoming the Governor of Connecticut, breaking significant ground as the first woman in the United States to serve as a state governor without succeeding her husband in the role. Her election represented a milestone for women's political representation and leadership in American politics.
• Watergate Figures Released from Prison US Judge John Sirica ordered the release of key Watergate scandal figures: John W. Dean III, Herbert W. Kalmbach, and Jeb Stuart Magruder. This event marked a significant moment in the aftermath of the Watergate investigation, signaling potential legal resolutions for individuals involved in the notorious political scandal.

Events in 1975

January 08, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 08, 1975

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 1975

January 08, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 8th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1975 can also be written as 1/8/1975 in the US and as 8/1/1975 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1975 in January 1975 calendar

Famous people born on January 08, 1975:

• Tift Merritt

  Acclaimed American folk and alt-country singer-songwriter known for her introspective lyrics and distinctive musical style.

• Jenny Lewis

  Actress and indie rock musician, best known as the lead singer of the band Rilo Kiley and for her solo music career.

• DJ Clue

  Prominent American hip-hop DJ and record producer known for his mixtapes and collaborations with major artists.

• Ylenia Scapin

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on January 8th

Famous people died on January 08, 1975:

• John Gregson

  British actor known for his roles in various films during the mid-20th century.

• Richard Tucker

  American operatic tenor (b. 1913).

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on January 8th

January 08, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 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 08, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 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 08, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 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 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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 1975 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 02:32 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 08, 1975

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Someone born on January 08, 1975 is:

50 years 3 months old,

or 603 months and 15 days old,

or 2624 weeks

or 18368 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1975?

There are 260 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, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 08, 1975.

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