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December 20, 1974 was the 354th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 20, 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 20, 1974, who was born and died on December 20, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 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 20th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 1974?
- December 20, 1974: What happened on that day?
- December 20, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 20, 1974?
- December 20, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 20, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 20, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 20, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 20, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 20, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 20, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on December 20, 1974?
What day of the week was December 20, 1974?
December 20, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1974 can also be written as 12/20/1974 in the US and as 20/12/1974 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1974:
- George harrison releases his dark horse album in the uk
- Ethiopia becomes socialist one-party state.
December 20, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 20, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:02 am and setting at 11:25 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 20, 1974?
Famous people born on December 20, 1974:
- Xabi Etxebarria
Renowned poet known for his evocative works.
- Carlos Da Cruz
French road bicycle racer.
- Felipe Lopez
Former NBA player known for his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Die
Japanese guitarist, songwriter, and producer.
- Ricky Ponting
Athlete.
- Augie Ojeda
Los angeles, california -- baseball player (1996 olympics - bronze medalist).
- Paul Linger
English footballer.
- Raúl Gañán
- Leandro Marchetti
- János Mátyus
- Gabriela Toma
- Pietro Piller Cottrer
- Daisuke Andou
- Esperanza Pedreño
- Daisuke Andou (安藤大介)
- María Julia Oliván
Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:
![Jaydy Michel]()
Jaydy MichelMexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.
![Jonah Hill]()
Jonah HillAmerican actor known for his roles in comedy films.
![Bob Morley]()
Bob MorleyActor.
![Alain de Botton]()
Alain de BottonSwiss-english philosopher, author.
![Jenny Agutter]()
Jenny AgutterBritish actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.
![Nicole de Boer]()
Nicole de BoerCanadian actress.
![David Cook]()
David CookAmerican singer, winner on american idol.
![John Hillerman]()
John HillermanAmerican actor, stage and film.
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![George Roy Hill]()
George Roy HillAmerican film director (born in 1922).
See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th
December 20, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 4 months old,
or 592 months and 6 days old,
or 2575 weeks
or 18025 days old,
if you were born on December 20, 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 20, 1974?
There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 20, 1974.
December 20, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1974:
- André Jolivet
French composer and conductor (b. 1905).
- Rajani Palme Dutt
English journalist and politician (b. 1896).
What famous deaths happened on December 20th?
Famous deaths on December 20th:
![Brittany Murphy]()
Brittany MurphyBrittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.
![Carl Sagan]()
Carl SaganAmerican astrophysicist and exobiologist.
![John Steinbeck]()
John SteinbeckAmerican writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
![Arnold Stang]()
Arnold StangAmerican singer and actor (d. 2009).
![Madge Sinclair]()
Madge SinclairKingston, jamaica -- actress.
![Helene Heigh]()
Helene HeighActress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.
- Mervil Meyer
Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
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December 20, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 20, 1974:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Observances on December 20, 1974:
- International Human Solidarity Day
December 20, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1974 was Cat's In The Cradle by Harry Chapin, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 20, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 20, 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:
- Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- Helen Reddy - Angie Baby
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
December 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 20, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 20, 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:
- 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1974 was She's Gone by Tavares, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
December 20, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 20, 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:
- Tavares - She's Gone
- Stevie Wonder - Boogie On Reggae Woman
- Jackson 5 - Whatever You Got, I Want
- The Stylistics - Heavy Fallin' Out
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
December 20, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 20, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Jacob the Liar
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Frank Beyer
Starring: Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Henry Hübchen, Blanche Kommerell
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 20, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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
Release year: 1974
Written by: Ian Kennedy Martin
Starring: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Big Showdown
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Wong Tin Lam
Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz
Release year: 1974
The Uncle Floyd Show
Release year: 1974
Starring: Scott Gordon, Peter Tork, Floyd Vivino, Looney Skip Rooney
December 20, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 20, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Memory Book
By: Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.
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 …
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.
Harlequin
By: Morris West
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.
Helter Skelter
By: Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry
1976 Bantam Books; 28th Printing; Helter Skelter. By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Includes 64 pages of "chilling", black-and-white photographs.
December 20, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 20, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Tank
Spasim
Who was the US President on December 20, 1974?
On December 20, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1974?
On December 20, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 1974?
On December 20, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 20th?
December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
- 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
- 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).
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.
