What happened on Wednesday December 25, 1974?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1974:

• Cyclone Tracy Devastates Darwin On Christmas Day 1974, Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, causing unprecedented destruction. The powerful tropical cyclone virtually destroyed the entire city, killing 71 people and leaving over 70% of Darwin's buildings in ruins. The disaster led to the largest peacetime evacuation in Australian history, with over 30,000 residents airlifted out of the region.
• White House Security Breach On Christmas Day 1974, Marshall Fields drove a vehicle through the gates of the White House, triggering a tense four-hour standoff with law enforcement. The incident highlighted potential security vulnerabilities at the presidential residence and led to subsequent reviews of White House security protocols.

Events in 1974

December 25, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1974

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1974

December 25, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 359th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1974 can also be written as 12/25/1974 in the US and as 25/12/1974 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1974 in December 1974 calendar

Famous people born on December 25, 1974:

• Ryan Seacrest

  Renowned American television host, radio personality, and producer, best known for hosting 'American Idol' and 'Live with Kelly and Ryan'.

• Heriberto Lazcano

  Notorious Mexican drug lord who was the leader of the Los Zetas cartel, killed in 2012 during a confrontation with Mexican authorities.

• Nagma

  Popular Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood and regional cinema.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on December 25th

Famous people died on December 25, 1974:

• Giacomo Devoto
• Frédéric Martenet

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on December 25th

December 25, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1974 was Angie Baby by Helen Reddy, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Helen Reddy - Angie Baby
2. Elton John - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
3. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
4. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
5. Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle

December 25, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 25, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Mud - Lonely This Christmas
2. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
3. Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
4. The Rubettes - Juke Box Jive
5. Gary Glitter - Oh Yes You're Beautiful

December 25, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 1974 was Boogie On Reggae Woman by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Boogie On Reggae Woman
2. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
3. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
4. The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
5. James Brown - Funky President (People It's Bad)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th is Capricorn.

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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 25, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 25, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:36 pm and setting at 04:35 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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Your place in the Universe on December 25, 1974

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Someone born on December 25, 1974 is:

50 years 4 months old,

or 604 months and 19 days old,

or 2629 weeks

or 18403 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1974?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 25, 1974.

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