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Monday December 30, 1974: on this day
December 30, 1974 was the 364th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 30, 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 30, 1974, who was born and died on December 30, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 30, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 30th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 30, 1974?
- December 30, 1974: What happened on that day?
- December 30, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 30, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 30, 1974?
- December 30, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 30, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- December 30, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 30, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- December 30, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 30, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 30, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 30, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 30, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on December 30, 1974?
What day of the week was December 30, 1974?
December 30, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 364th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 30, 1974 can also be written as 12/30/1974 in the US and as 30/12/1974 in UK and Europe.
December 30, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 30, 1974:
- Japanese soldier teruo nakamura surrenders on the indonesian island of morota, 34 years after beginning service in world war ii
- Rubik's cube puzzle invented by hungarian architecture professor ernő rubik.
December 30, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th 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 30, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 30th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 30, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 30, 1974 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 30, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:48 pm and setting at 08:56 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1975.
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Who was born on December 30, 1974?
Famous people born on December 30, 1974:
![Twinkle Khanna]()
Twinkle KhannaBusinesswoman.
- Dawnna Warner
Former professional tennis player from the United States.
- Alexandro Alves do Nascimento
Brazilian footballer (b. 1974).
- Johanna Sällström
Swedish actress (d.2007).
- G-Enka
Estonian rapper and producer (toe tag).
- S Jithesh
Indian cartoonist poet, critic.
- Mekhi Phifer
Actor.
- Maria Esteve
- Alex Alves
- Massimo Artini
- Khalilou Fadiga
- Johan Landsberg
- Noel Whelan
- Zséda
- Jonathan Wilson
Whose famous birthday is on December 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 30th:
![Kristin Kreuk]()
Kristin KreukTv actress.
![Ellie Goulding]()
Ellie GouldingBritish singer.
![Patti Smith]()
Patti SmithAmerican poet, singer, songwriter, and punk princess from new york.
![Eliza Dushku]()
Eliza DushkuAmerican actress, who started performing professionally at the age of 11 when her first film, "one hot summer", was released in august 1992.
![Tyrese Gibson]()
Tyrese GibsonAmerican grammy-nominated r&b singer and songwriter, actor/writer, author, tv producer, former fashion model, and mtv vj.
![Tracey Ullman]()
Tracey UllmanBritish comedian, an original, boisterous player on tv, stage, and screen.
![Jason Behr]()
Jason BehrAmerican actor.
![Davy Jones]()
Davy JonesEnglish singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).
![Michael Nesmith]()
Michael NesmithAmerican musician and member of "the monkees".
![Sean Hannity]()
Sean HannityHe is an american conservative talk-show host, political commentator, and writer.
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December 30, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 3 months old,
or 591 months and 17 days old,
or 2572 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18005 days old,
if you were born on December 30, 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 30, 1974?
There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 30, 1974.
December 30, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 30, 1974:
- Alice Halicka
- Edvard Linna
- Ricardo Margarit Calvet
What famous deaths happened on December 30th?
Famous deaths on December 30th:
![Anita Mui]()
Anita MuiHong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.
![Tom Wilkinson]()
Tom WilkinsonEnglish actor (b. 1948).
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Luise Rainer]()
Luise RainerAustrian-born german actress and american film star, oscar winner for "great zeigfeld" 1936 and "the good earth" 1937.
![Lew Ayres]()
Lew AyresAmerican actor onscreen since 1929.
![Dawn Wells]()
Dawn WellsAmerican model and actress, miss nevada 1959 (d. 2020).
![Sonny Liston]()
Sonny ListonAmerican boxer (born 1932).
![Dorothy Comingore]()
Dorothy ComingoreActress (citizen kane), passes away at 58 after a long battle with cancer.
- Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters is an American broadcast journalist, author, and television personality who has hosted television programs, including Today,...
- Syan Hussein
Former President of Iraq known for his controversial leadership.
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December 30, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 30, 1974:
- The sixth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- R.C. Saints - Pope Felix I (optional memorial)
- Philippines - Rizal Day
December 30, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 30, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 30, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 1974 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 30, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 30, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
- Steve Miller Band - The Joker
- Helen Reddy - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
- Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl
- Al Wilson - Show And Tell
December 30, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 30, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 30, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 30, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mud - Lonely This Christmas
- Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody
- The New Seekers - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
December 30, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 30, 1974 was Living For The City by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 30, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 30, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Living For The City
- Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - I've Got To Use My Imagination
- James Brown - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1
- Bobby "Blue" Bland - This Time I'm Gone For Good
December 30, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 30, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
... altrimenti ci arrabbiamo!
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Marcello Fondato
Starring: Bud Spencer, Terence Hill, Donald Pleasence, John Sharp, Manuel De Blas, Patty Shepard, Ada Pometti, José Yepes, Emilio Laguna, Giancarlo Bastianoni, Luis Barbero, Rafael Albaicín
Country: Italy
C'eravamo tanto amati
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Ettore Scola
Starring: Stefania Sandrelli, Marcello Mastroianni, Vittorio Gassman, Federico Fellini, Nino Manfredi, Aldo Fabrizi, Stefano Satta Flores, Giovanna Ralli, Isa Barzizza, Carla Mancini, Mike Bongiorno, Marcella Michelangeli
Country: Italy
Profumo di donna
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Dino Risi
Starring: Vittorio Gassman, Alessandro Momo, Lorenzo Piani, Torindo Bernardi
Country: Italy
December 30, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 30, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Postern Of Fate
By: Agatha Christie
Tommy and Tuppence beresford are back in Agatha Christie’s classic Postern of Fate to investigate a deadly poisoning sixty-years later.
The First Deadly Sin
By: Lawrence Sanders
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.
Real Lace
By: Stephen Birmingham
Amazing true stories about the Irish in America, including their incredible rise from urban poverty and the powerful dynasties that they created. Author Stephen Birmingham chronicled the rise to prominence of Jewish immigrants.
World Without End, Amen
By: Jimmy Breslin
An alcoholic cop is lost in New York and searches for meaning by looking back at his past. Dermot Davey was taken from the department.
The Honorary Consul
By: Graham Greene
Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.
December 30, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 30, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Tank
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on December 30, 1974?
On December 30, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 30, 1974?
On December 30, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 30, 1974?
On December 30, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 30th?
December 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: taliban refuse peace talks with afghan government
- 2017 - Insurgency in egypt (2013)-present: three militants are killed, and ten more are detained by egyptian security forces at giza.
- 2016 - Lukasz urban's funeral, the driver who was killed during last week’s attack on berlin's christmas market, will be held in banie, near the german border. a german diplomat and president of poland andrzej da attend.
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.
