Saturday January 12, 1974: on this day

January 12, 1974 was the 12th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 12, 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 12, 1974, who was born and died on January 12, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 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 12th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 12, 1974?


January 12, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 12th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1974 can also be written as 1/12/1974 in the US and as 12/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 12, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 12, 1974:

  • Libya and tunisia announces they are merging as "islamic arab republic".

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January 12, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th 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 12, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 12th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 12, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 12, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 12, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 10:04 pm and setting at 11:05 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 12, 1974?


Famous people born on January 12, 1974:

  • Melanie Chisholm

    Melanie chisholm is a british singer known for being a member of the popular girl group spice girls.

  • Reeta Chakrabarti

    British journalist known for her work at the BBC.

  • Nina Proll

    Austrian singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Melanie C

    English singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Tor Arne Hetland

    Norwegian skier.

  • Claudia Conserva

    Chilean television presenter.

  • Séverine Vandenhende

    French judoka and world champion.

  • Hamilton Ricard
  • Luca Ricci
  • Aaron Seltzer
  • Remigijus Šimašius
  • Rob Hickey
  • Christopher Gartin
  • Richard Kitzbichler

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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January 12, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 16 days old,

or 2619 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18338 days old,

if you were born on January 12, 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 12, 1974?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 12, 1974.

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January 12, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 12, 1974:

  • Princess Patricia

    Connaught (born 1886).

  • Princess Patricia of Connaught (b. 1886)
  • Nunzio Malasomma
  • Patrizia di Connaught
  • Jack Jacobs
  • Chris MacKintosh

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

  • Williom Hewlett

    Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, a leading technology company.

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January 12, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 12, 1974:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 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 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1974 was The Joker by Steve Miller Band, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 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 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 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 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 12, 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 12, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 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 12, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 12, 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 12, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 12, 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 12, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 12, 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 12, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 12, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 Best Of Life by David Scherman

The Best Of Life

By:

1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages

Centennial by James A. Michener

Centennial

By:

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 …

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

By:

Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

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 12, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 12, 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 12, 1974?

On January 12, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1974?

On January 12, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1974?

On January 12, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

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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.

Discover how January 1974 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 12, 1974