Tuesday December 17, 1974: on this day

December 17, 1974 was the 351st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 17, 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 17, 1974, who was born and died on December 17, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cat's In The Cradle by Harry Chapin), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series (e.g. The Sweeney) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 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

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December 17, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1974:

  • Wipo becomes a specialized agency of the united nations.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 17, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1974 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on December 17, 1974?


Famous people born on December 17, 1974:

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Marissa Ribisi
    Marissa Ribisi

    American actress.

  • Charl Langeveldt

    South african cricketer.

  • Ian Petrella

    American actor.

  • Giovanni Ribisi and Marissa Ribisi

    American actress and actor.

  • Duff Goldman

    American chef.

  • Felix Lajko
  • Kristen Kerr
  • Albino
  • Yannick Fischer
  • Goran Lazarevski
  • Anselmo Ribeiro

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

  • Bernard Hill
    Bernard Hill

    English actor.

  • Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson

    Movie actor.

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December 17, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 3 months old,

or 591 months and 11 days old,

or 2571 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17999 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 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 17, 1974?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 17, 1974.

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December 17, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1974:

  • Sterling North

    American author best known for his book 'Rascal'.

  • Hans Hausamann
  • Wilhelm Massmann
  • Aytsemnik Urartu
  • Luis Almarcha Hernández

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cat's In The Cradle
  2. - Kung Fu Fighting
  3. - Angie Baby
  4. - When Will I See You Again
  5. - 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.

December 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely This Christmas
  2. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  3. - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
  4. - Juke Box Jive
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 17, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - She's Gone
  2. - Boogie On Reggae Woman
  3. - Whatever You Got, I Want
  4. - Heavy Fallin' Out
  5. - Kung Fu Fighting

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December 17, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Jacob the Liar

Jacob the Liar

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Frank Beyer

Starring: Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen, Blanche Kommerell

Young Frankenstein

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

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 17, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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 Sweeney

The Sweeney

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Big Showdown

The Big Showdown

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Wong Tin Lam

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz

Release year: 1974

The Uncle Floyd Show

The Uncle Floyd Show

Release year: 1974

Starring: Scott Gordon, Peter Tork, Floyd Vivino, Looney Skip Rooney

December 17, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry

Helter Skelter

By:

1976 Bantam Books; 28th Printing; Helter Skelter. By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Includes 64 pages of "chilling", black-and-white photographs.

Strictly Speaking by Edwin Newman

Strictly Speaking

By:

. 1974, 205pp

Harlequin by Morris West

Harlequin

By:

Paul Desmond admires George Harlequin, his friend and close friend for his exceptional European breeding. Harlequin is the head of a highly regarded Swiss bank and is part of a small group of gentlemen whose bond is their handshake.

A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan

A Bridge Too Far

By:

This is the classic account of one of World War II's most dramatic battles.

The Ebony Tower by John Fowles

The Ebony Tower

By:

The Ebony Tower consists of a novella and three stories. It also includes a translation from a medieval French tale. This book explores the tangled relationships between love, hate, pleasure, pain, reality, fantasy, and reality.

December 17, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 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

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

history

Who was the US President on December 17, 1974?

On December 17, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1974?

On December 17, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1974?

On December 17, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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history

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.

Discover how December 1974 calendar looked like.

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