What happened on Friday January 17, 1975?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1975:

• Deng Xiaoping's Political Comeback Deng Xiaoping, a pivotal figure in modern Chinese history, returned to power in China, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape. His return would eventually lead to transformative economic reforms that would reshape China's global position.
• Bob Dylan Releases Landmark Album Bob Dylan released 'Blood on the Tracks', a critically acclaimed album widely considered one of his most profound and emotionally complex works. The album is a masterpiece of introspective songwriting that explores themes of love, loss, and personal transformation.
• Barry Manilow's 'Mandy' Tops Charts Barry Manilow's hit song 'Mandy' reached the number one position on the US music charts, solidifying the singer's rising popularity in mid-1970s pop music.

Events in 1975

January 17, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1975

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1975

January 17, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 17th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1975 can also be written as 1/17/1975 in the US and as 17/1/1975 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1975 in January 1975 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1975:

• Squarepusher

  Pioneering electronic music artist known as Squarepusher, renowned for experimental breakbeat, drum and bass, and jazz fusion compositions.

• Rami Yacoub

  Prominent Swedish music producer who has significantly influenced pop music by collaborating with global superstars like Britney Spears and...

• Freddy Rodriguez

  American actor known for compelling performances in critically acclaimed TV series and films like Six Feet Under and Planet Terror.

• CoCo Lee

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1975:

• Georgij Evgen'evič Šilov
• Gustavo Rojas Pinilla
• Ranuccio Bianchi Bandinelli
• Pëtr Ežov
• Curt Hartzell

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on January 17th

January 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1975 was Mandy by Barry Manilow, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Barry Manilow - Mandy
2. Carpenters - Please Mr. Postman
3. Neil Sedaka - Laughter In The Rain
4. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
5. Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

January 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1975 was Streets Of London by Ralph McTell, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Ralph McTell - Streets Of London
2. Status Quo - Down Down
3. The Tymes - Ms Grace
4. Mud - Lonely This Christmas
5. Kenny - The Bump

January 17, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1975 was You're The First, The Last, My Everything by Barry White, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
2. Ohio Players - Fire
3. Barbara Mason - From His Woman To You
4. Bobby Bland - I Wouldn't Treat A Dog (The Way You Treated Me)
5. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1975 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 1975 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 January 17, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 10:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1975

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Someone born on January 17, 1975 is:

50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 10 days old,

or 2618 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18332 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1975?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 17, 1975.

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