Friday January 11, 1974: on this day

January 11, 1974 was the 11th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 11, 1974, who was born and died on January 11, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 11, 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 11th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 11, 1974?


January 11, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 11th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 1974 can also be written as 1/11/1974 in the US and as 11/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 11, 1974: What happened on that day?


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January 11, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th 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 11, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on January 11, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 11, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:51 pm and setting at 10:37 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 11, 1974?


Famous people born on January 11, 1974:

  • Roman Görtz

    German footballer.

  • Jens Nowotny

    German footballer.

  • Cody McKay

    Canadian baseball player.

  • Rod Jones

    Nfl guard (cincinnati bengals).

  • Warren Morris

    Alexandria, louisiana -- baseball infielder (1996 olympics - bronze medalist).

  • Echo Leta Johnson

    Austin, texas -- playmate (jan, 1993).

  • Goran Lozanovski

    Australian soccer midfielder (olyroos, olympics - 1996).

  • Toderick Malone

    Wlaf wide receiver (london monarchs).

  • Ryan Yerdon
  • Micky Huidobro

Whose famous birthday is on January 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 11th:

  • Mary J. Blige
    Mary J. Blige

    Mary j. blige is a grammy award-winning musician known for her soulful voice and blending of r&b, hip-hop, and gospel influences.

  • Jacqueline Maillan
    Jacqueline Maillan

    Jacqueline maillan was a renowned french comedian and singer known for her exceptional talent in comedic performances and her contributions...

  • Albert Dupontel
    Albert Dupontel

    He was a french actor and film director.

  • Naomi Judd
    Naomi Judd

    American country-western singer wynonna, a member of the famed duo "the judds", is now known as wynonna.

  • Rod Taylor
    Rod Taylor

    Australian-american actor and screenwriter (d. 2015).

  • Jason Connery
    Jason Connery

    British-born hollywood actor, and noted family, the child of well-known actors, sean connery, a scottish-born actor, and diane cilento, an...

  • Rockmond Dunbar
    Rockmond Dunbar

    American actor.

  • Lionel Stander
    Lionel Stander

    At 86, hart to hart, a us actor on the blacklist (hart to hart) dies.

  • Darren Lynn Bousman
    Darren Lynn Bousman

    American film director.

  • Christine Kaufmann
    Christine Kaufmann

    Austrian-born german actress.

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


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 8 days old,

or 2618 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18330 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 11, 1974?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 11th 2025.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on January 11th?

Famous deaths on January 11th:

  • Anita Ekberg
    Anita Ekberg

    Swedish actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Mariangela Melato
    Mariangela Melato

    Milan, italy -- actress.

  • Beulah Bondi
    Beulah Bondi

    Beulah Bondi was a renowned American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

  • Michael Williams
    Michael Williams

    English actor (born 1935).

  • David Margulies
    David Margulies

    American actor (d. 2016).

  • John Bradley
    John Bradley

    At the age of 70, raised the us flag at iwo jima.

  • Sheldon Leonard
    Sheldon Leonard

    Producer/director (dick van dyke) dies at 89.

  • Thomas Hardy

    British writer and architect, hardy is also a poet and one the greatest late victorian novelists in england.

  • Areal Sharon

    Israeli Prime Minister known for his strong stance on security.

  • Alverto Giacometti

    Renowned for his distinctive elongated figures.

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

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


Holidays on January 11, 1974:

  • Morocco - The Independence manifesto day.
  • Japan - Kagami-Biraki (Rice Cakes Festival).
  • Feast of the Baptism of Jesus.
  • Roman Empire - First day of Carmentalia in honor of Carmenta.
  • Nepal - Unity Day.
  • Albania - Republic Day (1946).
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January 11, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 1974 was The Joker by Steve Miller Band, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 11, 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 11, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 11, 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 11, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 11, 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 11, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

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

Centennial by James A. Michener

Centennial

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James A. Michener's epic saga of West, written to celebrate the 1976 Bicentennial, is a captivating celebration of the frontier. The Centennial State is brimming with America's glory, as the story of Colorado, the Centennial State, is told through its …

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

By:

The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

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.

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

The most popular videogames on January 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

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on January 11, 1974?

On January 11, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

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

On January 11, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 11, 1974?

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

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What is special about January 11th?

January 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - A car bomb explosion outside al-qaim's public market left 25 iraqis injured and two iraqis dead. the attack is believed to have been orchestrated by the islamic state.
  • 2018 - Conflict between israel and palestine: two 16-year old palestinians are killed in clashes with israeli forces.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a bombing in kandahar has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, including five diplomats from the uae.

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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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