What happened on Thursday January 10, 1974?

Here's what happened on January 10, 1974:

• United States Implements National Speed Limit to Save Fuel In response to the ongoing OPEC oil embargo, the United States federal government mandated a nationwide speed limit reduction to 55 miles per hour (89 km/h). This policy was designed to reduce fuel consumption during a period of significant energy crisis, demonstrating how transportation policies can be quickly adapted to address economic and resource challenges.
• Togo Nationalizes Phosphate Mining Industry President Étienne Eyadéma of the Togolese Republic announced a significant economic policy decision to nationalize the country's phosphate mining sector. This move was likely aimed at increasing state control over a critical natural resource and potentially boosting national revenue by bringing the phosphate mining operations under government management.

Events in 1974

January 10, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 10, 1974

Newspapers from Jan. 10, 1974

January 10, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 10th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 10, 1974 can also be written as 1/10/1974 in the US and as 10/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 10, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

Famous people born on January 10, 1974:

• Hrithik Roshan

  Hrithik Roshan is a prominent Bollywood actor known for his exceptional dancing skills, versatile acting, and charismatic screen presence.

• Jemaine Clement

  Jemaine Clement is a renowned New Zealand comedian, actor, and filmmaker, famous for co-creating and starring in the critically acclaimed...

• Steve Marlet

  Steve Marlet was a skilled French football forward who represented the national team 23 times, scoring six goals.

• Sabrina Setlur
• Johan Botha
• Luciano Crapa
• Davide Dionigi
• Kelly Marcel
• Sebastián Pacheco
• Bob Peeters
• Gur Shelef
• Beata Sokołowska-Kulesza
• R.A. the Rugged Man
• Patrick Timpone
• Mansueto Velasco
• Japhet Zwane

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on January 10th

Famous people died on January 10, 1974:

• Gertrude Bambrick

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on January 10th

January 10, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 10, 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 10, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 10, 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 10, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 10, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 10, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 10, 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 10, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:51 pm and setting at 10:08 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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Your place in the Universe on January 10, 1974

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Someone born on January 10, 1974 is:

51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 16 days old,

or 2676 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18734 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 10, 1974?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 10, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 10, 1974.

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