What happened on Friday December 13, 1974?

Here's what happened on December 13, 1974:

• North Vietnamese Spring Offensive Begins During the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese forces launched their decisive 1975 Spring Offensive, a major military campaign that would ultimately lead to the complete capitulation of South Vietnam by April 30, 1975. This offensive marked a critical turning point in the conflict, signaling the imminent end of the prolonged war.
• Malta Becomes a Republic Malta officially transitioned from a British dominion to a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, adopting a new constitution that marked a significant milestone in the country's political evolution and independence.
• Detroit Wheels WFL Establishment The Detroit Wheels were established as a team in the World Football League (WFL), a professional American football league that existed during the mid-1970s.
• Nicholas McCarthy Birth Nicholas McCarthy, a British-born guitarist who would later become known for his work with the indie rock band Franz Ferdinand, was born on this date.

Events in 1974

December 13, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 13, 1974

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 1974

December 13, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 347th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1974 can also be written as 12/13/1974 in the US and as 13/12/1974 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1974 in December 1974 calendar

Famous people born on December 13, 1974:

• Bernard Lagat

  Renowned Kenyan-American middle and long-distance runner, multiple Olympic medalist and world champion in track and field.

• Richard Dourthe

  French rugby player who played as number 8 for the national team, known for his significant contributions to rugby in the 1990s and early...

• Debbie Matenopoulos

  American television personality and actress, known for her work on various entertainment shows and morning programs.

• Sara Cox

  English radio and television host, prominent in British media with her engaging and witty broadcasting style.

• Nick McCarthy

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on December 13th

Famous people died on December 13, 1974:

• Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoglu

  Egyptian-turkish journalist, author, and politician (b. 1889).

• John Godolphin Bennett
• Henry de Monfreid
• Domenico Mondelli
• Benjamin Solari Parravicini
• Giulio Melecchi

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on December 13th

December 13, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
2. The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
3. Billy Swan - I Can Help
4. Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle
5. Helen Reddy - Angie Baby

December 13, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Mud - Lonely This Christmas
2. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
3. Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
4. The Rubettes - Juke Box Jive
5. Gary Glitter - Oh Yes You're Beautiful

December 13, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1974 was You Got The Love by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - You Got The Love
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Feel A Song (in My Heart)
3. Tavares - She's Gone
4. Jackson 5 - Whatever You Got, I Want
5. The Stylistics - Heavy Fallin' Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

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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 13, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 05:35 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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Your place in the Universe on December 13, 1974

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Someone born on December 13, 1974 is:

50 years 5 months old,

or 605 months and 1 day old,

or 2630 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18415 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1974?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 13, 1974.

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