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December 13, 1974 was the 347th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 13, 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 13, 1974, who was born and died on December 13, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 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 13th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 13, 1974?
- December 13, 1974: What happened on that day?
- December 13, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 13, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 13, 1974?
- December 13, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 13, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- December 13, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 13, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- December 13, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 13, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 13, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 13, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 13, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on December 13, 1974?
What day of the week was December 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 13, 1974:
- Malta becomes a republic within the commonwealth of nations.
- In the vietnam war, the north vietnamese forces launch their 1975 spring offensive (to 30 april 1975), which results in the final capitulation of south vietnam.
December 13, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th 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 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 13, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Who was born on December 13, 1974?
Famous people born on December 13, 1974:
- Richard Dourthe
French rugby player.
- Debbie Matenopoulos
American actress and television personality.
- Sara Cox
English radio and television host.
- Hari Sreenivasan
Hari Sreenivasan is an American broadcast journalist known for his work on PBS NewsHour.
- Bernard Lagat
Athlete.
- Nicholas McCarthy
English singer and guitarist.
- Chris Lewis
Safety of the canadian football league (calgary stampeders).
- Nick McCarthy
- Mika Ahola
- David Jemmali
- Antonio Saccardo
- Mate Skelin
- Davide Vecchi
Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:
![Taylor Swift]()
Taylor SwiftAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Christopher Plummer]()
Christopher PlummerChristopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...
![Jamie Foxx]()
Jamie FoxxAcademy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.
![Steve Buscemi]()
Steve BuscemiVersatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.
![Dick Van Dyke]()
Dick Van DykeRenowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
![Laurence Leboeuf]()
Laurence LeboeufCanadian actress.
![Tony Curran]()
Tony CurranScottish actor.
![Jim Davidson]()
Jim DavidsonEnglish comedian, a cheeky cockney.
![Herman Cain]()
Herman CainAmerican political activist and businessman.
![Johnny Whitaker]()
Johnny WhitakerAmerican actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.
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December 13, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 4 months old,
or 592 months and 12 days old,
or 2575 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18031 days old,
if you were born on December 13, 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 13, 1974?
There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.
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.
December 13, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 13, 1974:
- Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoglu
Egyptian-turkish journalist, author, and politician (b. 1889).
- Rufe Davis
Actor (floyd smoot -petticoat junction), is killed at 66.
- John Godolphin Bennett
- Giulio Melecchi
- Henry de Monfreid
- Benjamin Solari Parravicini
- José Navarro
- Domenico Mondelli
- Robert Bennett
What famous deaths happened on December 13th?
Famous deaths on December 13th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Heather Angel]()
Heather AngelOxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).
![Kathy Staff]()
Kathy StaffBritish actress (born 1928).
![Lupe Velez]()
Lupe VelezMexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.
- Sanuel Johnson
Renowned English writer and lexicographer.
- Vasily Kandinsky
Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.
- Richard Holbrooke
Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat and journalist who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and...
- Deny Johnson
Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.
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December 13, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 13, 1974:
- Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
- R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
- Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
- In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
- Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
- St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
December 13, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 13, 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 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.
December 13, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 13, 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:
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- Billy Swan - I Can Help
- Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle
- 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.
December 13, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 13, 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:
- Mud - Lonely This Christmas
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
- The Rubettes - Juke Box Jive
- 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 R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
December 13, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 13, 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:
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - You Got The Love
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Feel A Song (in My Heart)
- Tavares - She's Gone
- Jackson 5 - Whatever You Got, I Want
- The Stylistics - Heavy Fallin' Out
December 13, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 13, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Jacob the Liar
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Frank Beyer
Starring: Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen, Blanche Kommerell
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon, Vincent Gardenia
Country: United States of America
December 13, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Wong Tin Lam
Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz
Release year: 1974
Otpisani
Release year: 1974
Starring: Dragan Nikolic, Vojislav Brajovic, Stevo Zigon, Bozidar Pavicevic-Longa
Sinyata lampa
Release year: 1974
December 13, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 13, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Dogs Of War
By: Frederick Forsyth
"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 …
The Woman He Loved
By: Ralph G. Martin
Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972
Something Happened
By: Joseph Heller
Bob Slocum lived the American dream. He was blessed with a lovely wife, three beautiful children, a nice home, and all the mistresses that he wanted. He had it all, all except happiness.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
By: John le Carre
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.
December 13, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 13, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on December 13, 1974?
On December 13, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1974?
On December 13, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 13, 1974?
On December 13, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 13th?
December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
- 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.
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.
