Sunday December 22, 1974: on this day

December 22, 1974 was the 356th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 22, 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 22, 1974, who was born and died on December 22, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 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 22nd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 22, 1974?


December 22, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 356th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1974 can also be written as 12/22/1974 in the US and as 22/12/1974 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1974 in December 1974 calendar

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December 22, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 1974:

  • 2nd cease-fire between ira and british; lasts until approximately april 1975
  • Phil esposito, boston bruins, becomes sixth nhl player to score 500 goals.
  • Grande comore, anjouan and moheli vote to become the independent nation of comoros. mayotte remains under french administration.
  • The house of former british prime minister edward heath is attacked by members of the provisional ira.

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December 22, 1974: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - Pittsburgh Steelers : 14 - 32
  • Washington Redskins - Los Angeles Rams : 10 - 19
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December 22, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 22, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 22, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 22, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:54 am and setting at 01:24 am.

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 22, 1974?


Famous people born on December 22, 1974:

  • Heather Donahue
    Heather Donahue

    American actress.

  • Rei Hance

    American actress.

  • Michael Barron

    English footballer coach and manger.

  • Karrie Webb

    Athlete.

  • Dagmar Mair unter der Eggen
  • Precious Monye Onyabor
  • Daniel García Lara
  • Simone Cavelli
  • Christian Hoffmann
  • Goran Karadžić
  • Flavio Mendoza
  • Walter Queijeiro

Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

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December 22, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 3 months old,

or 591 months and 7 days old,

or 2570 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17995 days old,

if you were born on December 22, 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 22, 1974?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 22, 1974.

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December 22, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 22, 1974:

  • Sterling North

    American author best known for his book 'Rascal'.

  • Fosco Giachetti

    Augusto genina directed lo squadrone bianco (1936), which featured an italian actor as the protagonist.

  • Lorraine Gauguin

    Entertainer dies at 50.

  • Ivison Macadam
  • Carlos Alberto Sacheri
  • Juan Zaragüeta

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd

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December 22, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 22, 1974:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 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 22, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1974 was Cat's In The Cradle by Harry Chapin, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 22, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 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 22, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 22, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 22, 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 22, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 1974 was She's Gone by Tavares, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 22, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 22, 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 22, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 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 22, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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 22, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 22, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

By:

"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 …

Something Happened by Joseph Heller

Something Happened

By:

Bob Slocum lived the American dream. He was blessed with a lovely wife, three beautiful children, a nice home, and all the mistresses that he wanted. He had it all, all except happiness.

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.

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.

December 22, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 22, 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 22, 1974?

On December 22, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1974?

On December 22, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 22, 1974?

On December 22, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

Find out more about December 22nd

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.

Sunday December 22, 1974