What happened on Tuesday December 17, 1974?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1974:

• WIPO Becomes UN Specialized Agency The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) officially became a specialized agency of the United Nations, marking a significant milestone in international intellectual property governance and cooperation.
• US Billboard Number 1 Hit Harry Chapin's poignant folk-rock song 'Cat's In The Cradle' topped the US music charts on December 17, 1974. The song, known for its narrative about the relationship between a father and son, became a timeless classic.
• Death of Bing Slamet Bing Slamet (born Ahmad Syech Albar), a prominent Indonesian singer and film actor, passed away at the age of 47 after battling liver cancer. He was a significant cultural figure in Indonesian entertainment during the mid-20th century.
• UK Music Chart Topper The British rock band Mud's festive hit 'Lonely This Christmas' was the number one song in the United Kingdom on December 17, 1974, reflecting the popular music trends of the mid-1970s.
• R&B Chart Leader Tavares' soulful track 'She's Gone' dominated the R&B music charts on December 17, 1974, showcasing the vibrant rhythm and blues scene of the mid-1970s.

Events in 1974

December 17, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1974

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1974

December 17, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1974 can also be written as 12/17/1974 in the US and as 17/12/1974 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1974 in December 1974 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1974:

• Sarah Paulson

  Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress known for her versatile roles in television series like American Horror Story and The People v. O. J....

• Giovanni Ribisi

  Versatile character actor known for roles in films like Ted, Avatar, and Saving Private Ryan.

• Marissa Ribisi

  Actress and sister of Giovanni Ribisi, known in the entertainment industry but with less prominent roles compared to her brother.

• Duff Goldman

  Celebrity chef known for his creative cake designs and television show Ace of Cakes.

• Felix Lajko
• Kristen Kerr

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1974:

• Hans Hausamann
• Wilhelm Massmann
• Aytsemnik Urartu

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1974 was Cat's In The Cradle by Harry Chapin, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle
2. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
3. Helen Reddy - Angie Baby
4. The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
5. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything

December 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

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 17, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1974 was She's Gone by Tavares, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Tavares - She's Gone
2. Stevie Wonder - Boogie On Reggae Woman
3. Jackson 5 - Whatever You Got, I Want
4. The Stylistics - Heavy Fallin' Out
5. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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December 17, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:43 am and setting at 09:30 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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Someone born on December 17, 1974 is:

50 years 3 months old,

or 603 months and 1 day old,

or 2622 weeks

or 18354 days old,

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