Saturday January 26, 1974: on this day

January 26, 1974 was the 26th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 26, 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 26, 1974, who was born and died on January 26, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 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 26th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 1974?


January 26, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 26th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1974 can also be written as 1/26/1974 in the US and as 26/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 26, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1974:

  • Bülent ecevit, of chp forms the new government of turkey (37th government, partner msp )
  • Fire breaks out in the joelma building in são paulo, brazil 177 die, 293 are injured, 11 die later of their injuries.
  • Kuala lumpur, the capital of malaysia, was declared as a federal territory.
  • Turkish airlines flight 301 crashes during takeoff from izmir cumaovası airport (now i̇zmir adnan menderes airport), killing 66 of the 73 people on board the fokker f28 fellowship.

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January 26, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th 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 26, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 26th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 26, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 26, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:24 am and setting at 10:33 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 26, 1974?


Famous people born on January 26, 1974:

  • Rokia Traoré

    Renowned Malian singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of traditional and modern music.

  • Madeleine Thien

    Madeleine Thien is a Canadian novelist and short story writer, best known for her novel 'Do Not Say We Have Nothing', which won the...

  • Shannon Hale

    Known for her young adult fantasy novels.

  • Chris Hesse
  • Tanguy Pastureau
  • Radka Popova
  • Denis Stojkov
  • Omar Treviño Morales
  • Albert van den Berg
  • Simone Malusà
  • Kornélia Mészáros
  • Giuseppe Anaclerio
  • Elena Donati
  • David Castedo
  • Rival Capone
  • Hernán Franco

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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January 26, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 28 days old,

or 2621 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18350 days old,

if you were born on January 26, 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 26, 1974?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 26, 1974.

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January 26, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 1974:

  • Bernard Hollowood

    British journalist and editor known for his work at the Daily Mirror.

  • S v Vegesack

    Writer dies at 85.

  • Wiktor Labunski

    Composer dies at 78.

  • Ivan Pryvalov
  • Julius Patzak

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...

  • Kden Kobe

    Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...

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January 26, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 1974:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1974:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 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 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1974 was You're Sixteen by Ringo Starr, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 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 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 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 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 26, 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 26, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1974 was Livin' For You by Al Green, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 26, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 26, 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 26, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 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 26, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 26, 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 26, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Salamander by Morris L. West

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The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The First Deadly Sin

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The first novel in Lawrence Sanders’s bestseller Deadly Sins series features Edward Delaney, a New York cop who chases a serial killer equipped with a mysterious weapon. Edward is the Captain of the New York Police Department.

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

By:

Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.

Nickel Mountain by John Gardner

Nickel Mountain

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John Gardner's most touching novel about improbable love.

Postern Of Fate by Agatha Christie

Postern Of Fate

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

January 26, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 26, 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

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on January 26, 1974?

On January 26, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1974?

On January 26, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1974?

On January 26, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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.

Discover how January 1974 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 26, 1974