Wednesday December 11, 1974: on this day

December 11, 1974 was the 345th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 11, 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 December 11, 1974, who was born and died on December 11, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 11, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas), movies (e.g. Jacob the Liar, directed by Frank Beyer), TV series (e.g. The Big Showdown) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 11th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 11, 1974?


December 11, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 345th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1974 can also be written as 12/11/1974 in the US and as 11/12/1974 in UK and Europe.

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December 11, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 11, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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December 11, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 11, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 December 11, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:06 am and setting at 03:46 pm.

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

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Who was born on December 11, 1974?


Famous people born on December 11, 1974:

  • Rey Mysterio

    Rey Mysterio is a professional wrestler known for his high-flying acrobatic style.

  • Maarten Lafeber

    Dutch golfer.

  • Ben Shephard

    English journalist and television host.

  • Lisa Ortiz

    Voice actress for video games and tv animation.

  • Gete Wami

    Ethiopian runner.

  • Meg White

    Musician.

  • Kevin Devine

    Cornerback / kick returner (jacksonville jaguars).

  • Damien Echols
    Damien Echols
  • Julien Robert (biathlete)
  • Oscar Gutierrez Rubio

Whose famous birthday is on December 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 11th:

  • Nikki Sixx
    Nikki Sixx

    American musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of motley crue, the "bad boys" in american heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • John Kerry
    John Kerry

    This american lawyer and politician is an american politician.

  • Jean-Louis Trintignant
    Jean-Louis Trintignant

    He was a french director and actor, and he made his tv and film debut in 1956.

  • Hailee Steinfeld
    Hailee Steinfeld

    Hailee Steinfeld is an actress known for her roles in movies like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2..

  • Brenda Lee
    Brenda Lee

    American singer, billed as "little miss dynamite", the little girl with a big voice" from when she was just 4'9" (approximately 140 cm) and...

  • Rita Moreno
    Rita Moreno

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'West Side Story'.

  • Teri Garr
    Teri Garr

    American comedian and actress who was a regular guest on "sonny and cher comedy review" in 1974.

  • Donna Mills
    Donna Mills

    American actress and producer.

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December 11, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 3 months old,

or 591 months and 17 days old,

or 2572 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18005 days old,

if you were born on December 11, 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 December 11, 1974?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 11, 1974.

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December 11, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 11, 1974:

  • Reed Hadley

    Actor (racket squad, public defender) dies at 63.

What famous deaths happened on December 11th?

Famous deaths on December 11th:

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Galina Vishnevskaya
    Galina Vishnevskaya

    Leningrad, russia -- soprano (madama butterfly).

  • Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher

    Chicago, illinois -- actor (frank pembleton-homicide).

  • Arthur Mullard
    Arthur Mullard

    English comedian (born 1910).

  • Percy Kilbride
    Percy Kilbride

    Actor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76.

  • Bettey Page

    Famous pin-up model known for her iconic images in the 1950s.

  • Kyrus Wong

    Renowned Chinese-American artist known for his innovative style and contributions to the art world.

  • Ahmadou Kourouma

    Renowned Ivorian writer known for his novels depicting African history and culture.

  • Derward Powers

    Award-winning journalist and author.

  • Evelette Blackwell

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 11th

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December 11, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 11, 1974:

  • USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
  • Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
  • Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
  • Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
  • R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)

Observances on December 11, 1974:

  • International Mountain Day
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December 11, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 11, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 11, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 11, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kung Fu Fighting
  2. - When Will I See You Again
  3. - I Can Help
  4. - Cat's In The Cradle
  5. - Angie Baby

December 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 11, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 11, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely This Christmas
  2. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  3. - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
  4. - Juke Box Jive
  5. - Oh Yes You're Beautiful

December 11, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 1974 was You Got The Love by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 11, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 11, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Got The Love
  2. - I Feel A Song (in My Heart)
  3. - She's Gone
  4. - Whatever You Got, I Want
  5. - Heavy Fallin' Out

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December 11, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 11, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jacob the Liar

Jacob the Liar

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Frank Beyer

Starring: Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen, Blanche Kommerell

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

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Young Frankenstein

Young Frankenstein

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Mel Brooks

Starring: Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle

Country: United States of America

The Front Page

The Front Page

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon, Vincent Gardenia

Country: United States of America

December 11, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 11, 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:

The Big Showdown

The Big Showdown

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Wong Tin Lam

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Release year: 1974

Otpisani

Otpisani

Release year: 1974

Starring: Dragan Nikolic, Vojislav Brajovic, Stevo Zigon, Bozidar Pavicevic-Longa

Sinyata lampa

Sinyata lampa

Release year: 1974

December 11, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 11, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All Things Bright And Beautiful by James Herriot

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When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:

The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

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"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 …

Cavett by Dick Cavett and Christopher Porterfield

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A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan

A Bridge Too Far

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This is the classic account of one of World War II's most dramatic battles.

The Bermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz

The Bermuda Triangle

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Bermuda Triangle

December 11, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 11, 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 December 11, 1974?

On December 11, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1974?

On December 11, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 11, 1974?

On December 11, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 11th?

December 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of December. 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 December 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: two people are killed and 14 more injured in a shooting rampage at strasbourg's annual christmas market. police identify the shooter as an extremist and they flee the scene. this incident is being considered terrorist.
  • 2017 - 2017 new york city attempted bombing: a homemade pipe bomb carried by a man was set off near new york city's port authority bus terminal. the attacker and three others were also injured. akayed ullah is currently in custody.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 8 people are killed in two car bombings in fallujah.

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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 December 1974?

December 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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