What happened on Saturday January 26, 1974?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1974:

• Bülent Ecevit Forms New Turkish Government Bülent Ecevit of the Republican People's Party (CHP) forms the 37th government of Turkey, establishing a coalition partnership with the National Salvation Party (MSP).
• Joelma Building Fire in São Paulo A devastating fire broke out in the Joelma Building in São Paulo, Brazil, resulting in 177 immediate fatalities, 293 injuries, and 11 additional deaths from subsequent complications, marking one of Brazil's most tragic urban disasters.
• Kuala Lumpur Becomes Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, was officially declared a Federal Territory, signifying its special administrative status and importance to the nation.
• Turkish Airlines Flight 301 Crash in Izmir Turkish Airlines Flight 301 crashed during takeoff from Izmir Cumaovası Airport (now İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport), resulting in a tragic accident that killed 66 of the 73 people on board the Fokker F28 Fellowship aircraft.

Events in 1974

January 26, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1974

Newspapers from Jan. 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

Famous people born on January 26, 1974:

• Rokia Traoré

  Renowned Malian singer-songwriter who blends traditional African music with contemporary global styles, critically acclaimed for her...

• Chris Hesse
• Tanguy Pastureau

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1974:

• Julius Patzak

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on January 26th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 26th 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 26, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on January 26, 1974

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Someone born on January 26, 1974 is:

51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 18 days old,

or 2676 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18736 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 1974?

There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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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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