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US date format: 1/12/1975, UK date format: 12/1/1975
The day of the week was Sunday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 12, 1975).
Famous birthdays on this day include Jocelyn Thibault in MontrTal and Chase Hampton in Oklahoma City.
The number one song in US was Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John. Streets Of London by Ralph McTell was #1 song in the UK.
Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1975 while Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching The Sweeney. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Steeplechase or Jet Fighter.
The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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January 12, 1975 Events
What happened on January 12, 1975?
Historical Events
- Super Bowl IX: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Minnesota Vikings, 16-6 in New Orleans, Louisiana; Most Valuable Player: Franco Harris, Running Back.
- Chrysler Corp offers first car rebates.
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January 12, 1975 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on January 12, 1975?
QuTbec, Canada; NHL goalie (Montreal...
Oklahoma, USA; rocker (Party-Rodeo,...
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How old am I?
If January 12, 1975 is your birthday you are 48 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on January 12.
January 12, 1975 Famous Deaths
Who died on January 12, 1975?
Colorado, USA (Ted Bundy victim).
Other January 12th famous deaths
French philosopher (Born 1946).
Palestinian businessman and...
French film director, producer and...
Norwegian philosopher (Born 1912).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Zorro
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita
Country: Italy
The Great McGonagall
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Joseph McGrath
Starring: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Julia Foster, John Bluthal
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Milos Forman
Anari
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Asit Sen
Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore, Moushumi Chatterjee, Kabir Bedi
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 12, 1975?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Paul McCartney - Junior's Farm
- Neil Sedaka - Laughter In The Rain
- Barry Manilow - Mandy
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Ralph McTell - Streets Of London
- Status Quo - Down Down
- The Tymes - Ms Grace
- Mud - Lonely This Christmas
- Kenny - The Bump
Top #5 R&B songs
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Stevie Wonder - Boogie On Reggae Woman
- Barbara Mason - From His Woman To You
- Ohio Players - Fire
Sport Games on January 12, 1975
NFL
American Football- Minnesota Vikings - Pittsburgh Steelers : 6 - 16
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Sweeney
Release year: 1975
Written by: Ian Kennedy Martin
Starring: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz
Release year: 1974
The Big Showdown
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Wong Tin Lam
The Sweeney
Release year: 1974
Written by: Ian Kennedy Martin
Starring: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How old am I?
If January 12, 1975 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1975?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: King Faisal, Man of the Year -- Jan. 6, 1975
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8415
- RollingStone: Suzi Quatro
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Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Ragtime
By: E. L. Doctorow
The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.
Watership Down
By: Richard Adams
Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.
Curtain
By: Agatha Christie
Harper Collins is now home to the Queen of Mystery! Agatha Christie is the acknowledged mistress in suspense. She's the creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot in Belgium, as well as many other memorable characters. Her entire collection of …
The Eagle Has Landed
By: Jack Higgins
Hitler orders Hitler to do the impossible as the Allies begin to turn the tide of war. He will either kidnap Winston Churchill or kill him.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Steeplechase
Jet Fighter
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Panther
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 12, 1975?
On January 12, 1975 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is January 12, 1975?
On January 12, 1975 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on January 12, 1975?
On January 12, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1975?
On January 12, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 12, 1975?
On January 12, 1975 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 12, 1975?
On January 12, 1975 several famous people were born including, Jocelyn Thibault in MontrTal, Chase Hampton in Oklahoma City, Jocelyn Thibault.
Which famous people died on January 12, 1975?
Famous people died on January 12, 1975 include, Caryn Campbell disappears from Snowmass.
What was the number one song in January 12, 1975?
The number one song in the week of January 12, 1975 was Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John in US and Streets Of London by Ralph McTell in UK.
What were the top hits on January 12, 1975?
The top hits on January 12, 1975 were Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John, You're The First, The Last, My Everything by Barry White, Junior's Farm by Paul McCartney in US and Streets Of London by Ralph McTell, Down Down by Status Quo, Ms Grace by The Tymes in UK.
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