What happened on Monday January 21, 1974?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1974:

• Precious Metals Price Records On January 21, 1974, both gold and silver hit unprecedented price points in London: gold reached $161.31 per ounce, while silver peaked at $3.97 per ounce, signaling substantial economic uncertainty and potential inflationary pressures.
• Grenada Political Unrest Protests against Premier Gairy's government in Grenada escalated into violent confrontations with police and police aides, resulting in the tragic death of Rupert Bishop and injuries to other protesters, highlighting political tensions in the Caribbean nation.
• Death of South African Cricket Player Ken Viljoen Ken Viljoen, a notable South African cricket player who represented his country in 27 Test matches between 1930 and 1947, passed away on this date.

Events in 1974

January 21, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1974

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1974

January 21, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 21st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1974 can also be written as 1/21/1974 in the US and as 21/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1974:

• Kim Dotcom

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• Dave Joerger

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1974:

• Arnaud Denjoy
• Lewis Strauss

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on January 21st

January 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1974 was You're Sixteen by Ringo Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Ringo Starr - You're Sixteen
2. Al Wilson - Show And Tell
3. Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were
4. Gladys Knight and the Pips - I've Got To Use My Imagination
5. Steve Miller Band - The Joker

January 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1974 was You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
2. Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
3. Leo Sayer - The Show Must Go On
4. Mud - Tiger Feet
5. Alvin Stardust - My Coo-Ca-Choo

January 21, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1974 was Livin' For You by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Al Green - Livin' For You
2. The Temptations - Let Your Hair Down
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - I've Got To Use My Imagination
4. The O'Jays - Put Your Hands Together
5. The Isley Brothers - What It Comes Down To

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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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 21, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 January 21, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:56 am and setting at 05:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 08, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Feb 06, 1974.

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Your place in the Universe on January 21, 1974

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Someone born on January 21, 1974 is:

51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 23 days old,

or 2677 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18741 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1974?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 21, 1974.

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