Monday January 21, 1974: on this day

January 21, 1974 was the 21st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 21, 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 January 21, 1974, who was born and died on January 21, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 21, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. You're Sixteen by Ringo Starr), movies (e.g. Blazing Saddles, directed by Mel Brooks), TV series (e.g. Kli-Kla-Klawitter) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 21st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 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

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January 21, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 1974:

  • Gold hits record $161.31 / silver hits record $3.97 an ounce in london

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January 21, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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?

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

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 21st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 21, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 21, 1974 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on January 21, 1974?


Famous people born on January 21, 1974:

  • Kim Dotcom

    Kim dotcom is a german-finnish internet entrepreneur and political activist, best known as the founder of the now-defunct file hosting...

  • Marco Zanotti

    Italian cyclist.

  • Vincent Laresca

    American actor.

  • Maxwell Atoms

    American animator, screenwriter and voice actor.

  • Malena Alterio

    Argentinian-spanish actress.

  • Arthémon Hatungimana

    Burundian middle-distance runner.

  • Ulrich Le Pen

    French footballer.

  • Alex Sperafico

    Brazilian race car driver.

  • Jerry Wunsch

    Tackle (tampa bay buccaneers).

  • Jerald Sowell

    Fullback (new york jets).

  • Orpheus Roye

    Defensive end (pittsburgh steelers).

  • Rove McManus

    Australian comedian and producer.

  • Alessandro Pastacci
  • Tania Ferrazza
  • Dave Joerger

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput

    Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.

  • Geena Davis
    Geena Davis

    American actress.

  • Emma Bunton
    Emma Bunton

    British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.

  • Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard

    Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw

    British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.

  • Marina Foïs
    Marina Foïs

    French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

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January 21, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 30 days old,

or 2621 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18352 days old,

if you were born on January 21, 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 January 21, 1974?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

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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January 21, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 21, 1974:

  • Jan Arends

    Dutch poet/author dies at 48.

  • Lewis L Strauss

    Head of the us atomic energy commission (1953-1958), dies aged 78.

  • Arnaud Denjoy

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

Famous deaths on January 21st:

  • Geeta Bali
    Geeta Bali

    Geeta Bali was a popular Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films in the 1950s and early 1960s.

  • George Orwell
    George Orwell

    British essayist and novelist.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

  • Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan

    American actress, known as "oomph girl".

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.

  • Kaye Ballard
    Kaye Ballard

    American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.

  • Louie Anderson
    Louie Anderson

    Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.

  • Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

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January 21, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 21, 1974:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • National Hugging Day
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
  • Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
  • UN Arms Day
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January 21, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 21, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 21st and January 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

January 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You're Sixteen
  2. - Show And Tell
  3. - The Way We Were
  4. - I've Got To Use My Imagination
  5. - 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.

January 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  3. - The Show Must Go On
  4. - Tiger Feet
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 21, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Livin' For You
  2. - Let Your Hair Down
  3. - I've Got To Use My Imagination
  4. - Put Your Hands Together
  5. - What It Comes Down To

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January 21, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 21, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blazing Saddles

Blazing Saddles

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Mel Brooks

Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman

Country: United States of America

Zardoz

Zardoz

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Sean Connery, Charlotte Rampling, Sara Kestelman, John Alderton

Country: United States of America

Nada

Nada

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Fabio Testi, Maurice Garrel, Lou Castel, Mariangela Melato

Policewomen

Policewomen

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Lee Frost

Starring: Sondra Currie, Tony Young, Phil Hoover, Elizabeth Stuart

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

January 21, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 21, 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:

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Release year: 1974

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Release year: 1973

Seven Little Australians

Seven Little Australians

Release year: 1973

Within These Walls

Within These Walls

Release year: 1973

Directed by: James Tucker

The Cowboys

The Cowboys

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

January 21, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 21, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

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The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

Postern Of Fate by Agatha Christie

Postern Of Fate

By:

Tommy and Tuppence beresford are back in Agatha Christie’s classic Postern of Fate to investigate a deadly poisoning sixty-years later.

The Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

By:

There are some slight signs of wear

Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

By:

Vita Sackville West, novelist, poet and biographer is most well-known as Virginia Woolf's friend, who made her an androgynous time-traveler at Orlando.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

January 21, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 21, 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

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on January 21, 1974?

On January 21, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 21, 1974?

On January 21, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1974?

On January 21, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 21st?

January 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of January. 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 January 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
  • 2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

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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 January 1974?

January 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Monday January 21, 1974