Wednesday January 09, 1974: on this day

January 09, 1974 was the 9th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 09, 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 09, 1974, who was born and died on January 09, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 09, 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 9th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 09, 1974?


January 09, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 9th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1974 can also be written as 1/9/1974 in the US and as 9/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 09, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th 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 09, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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January 09, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 09, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 09, 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 09, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:35 pm and setting at 09:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Feb 06, 1974.

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Who was born on January 09, 1974?


Famous people born on January 09, 1974:

  • Omari Hardwick
    Omari Hardwick

    Omari hardwick is a tv actor best known for his role as james 'ghost' st.

  • Josh James

    Co-founder of Omniture and Domo.

  • Farhan Akhtar

    Indian bollywood actor, director, producer, and singer.

  • Jamain Stephens

    Nfl offensive tackle (pittsburgh steelers).

  • Wangyel Dorji
  • Nicole Johnson Baker
  • Christian Nielsen
  • Ramón Nomar
  • Nicola Romaniello
  • Kenta Shinohara
  • Sávio
  • Pablo Calanchini
  • Stevie Crawford
  • Darren Debono
  • Sávio Bortolini

Whose famous birthday is on January 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 9th:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Gracie Fields
    Gracie Fields

    British actress, comedian and film star.

  • Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev

    Nina dobrev is a bulgarian-born actress known for her role in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Dave Matthews
    Dave Matthews

    Dave matthews is a south african-born american rock singer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the dave matthews band.

  • Mao Inoue
    Mao Inoue

    Mao inoue is a japanese actress best known for her role as makino tsukushi in the popular japanese drama series hana yori dango.

  • Simone de Beauvoir
    Simone de Beauvoir

    Simone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton

    Imelda Staunton is a renowned British actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

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January 09, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 19 days old,

or 2620 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18341 days old,

if you were born on January 09, 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 09, 1974?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 9th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 09, 1974.

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January 09, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 9th?

Famous deaths on January 9th:

  • Peter Cook
    Peter Cook

    British comedian and satirist.

  • Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom

    Lynn, massachusetts -- actress (after hours badge 373).

  • John Gilbert
    John Gilbert

    John gilbert is a british politician known for serving as a member of parliament.

  • John Reilly
    John Reilly

    American actor (b. 1934).

  • Angus Scrimm
    Angus Scrimm

    American actor and author (b. 1926).

  • Wise Mbeki

    Renowned President of South Africa during the post-apartheid era.

  • Jmarion Baraka

    Influential figure in the Black Arts Movement.

  • Kathleen Mansfield

    Renowned modernist short story writer.

  • Juan Lavalle

    Argentinian military and political figure who played a significant role in the country's history.

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January 09, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 09, 1974:

  • Balloon Ascension Day
  • Philippines - Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo district, Manila.
  • 1788 - Ratification Day in Connecticut.
  • 1822 - "I Will Stay" Day, when the Portuguese prince Pedro decided to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portugal king Jopo VI, starting the Brazilian independence process.
  • 1964 - Memorial day of Patriotic Panamanians for the Panama Canal (Martyrs' Day/Dia de los Martires).
  • Eastern Orthodox - Feast of Saint Theophan the Recluse.
  • Roman Catholic - Feast of Saint Adrian
  • Stepfather's Day
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January 09, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 09, 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 09, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1974 was The Joker by Steve Miller Band, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 09, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 09, 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 09, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 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 09, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 09, 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 09, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 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 09, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 09, 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 09, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 09, 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 09, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 09, 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 09, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 09, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

By:

Vita Sackville West, novelist, poet and biographer is most well-known as Virginia Woolf's friend, who made her an androgynous time-traveler at Orlando.

Jaws by Peter Benchle

Jaws

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The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

By:

"Knocking off an armoured truck or a bank is just crude. A whole republic can be taken down with a single stroke. Sir James Manson is a shadowy titan in London's financial sector who is plotting a coup d’etat within …

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

By:

The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

By:

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.

January 09, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 09, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

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

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on January 09, 1974?

On January 09, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 09, 1974?

On January 09, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 09, 1974?

On January 09, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 9th?

January 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - After the plane with two pilots disappeared from radar, remnants of a dassault mirage 2000d fighter aircraft were found in jura.
  • 2018 - Breitbart news executive chairman steve bannon resigns amid a dispute between the united states and president donald trump over remarks he made in michael wolff’s fire and fury about the trump family.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: benjamin netanyahu, israeli prime minister, blames islamic state for the attack on east jerusalem that left four soldiers dead and 15 injured.

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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.

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Wednesday January 9, 1974