Wednesday January 30, 1974: on this day

January 30, 1974 was the 30th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 30, 1974, who was born and died on January 30, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 30, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand), movies (e.g. Thieves Like Us, directed by Robert Altman), 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 30th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 30, 1974?


January 30, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 30th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 1974 can also be written as 1/30/1974 in the US and as 30/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 30, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 30, 1974:

  • Pan am flight 806 crashes near pago pago international airport in american samoa, killing 97.

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January 30, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 30th 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 30, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 30, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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January 30, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 30, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 30, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:13 am and setting at 01:47 am.

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 30, 1974?


Famous people born on January 30, 1974:

  • Christian Bale
    Christian Bale

    British actor known for his versatile roles in various films.

  • Olivia Colman
    Olivia Colman

    Olivia Colman is an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'The Favourite' and 'The Crown'.

  • Jemima Goldsmith

    British journalist and campaigner on social justice issues.

  • Jemima Khan

    British journalist and activist known for her philanthropic work.

  • Martina Jerant in Windsor

    Ontario, canada; basketball center (olympics 1996).

  • Alvin Elchico

    Filipino journalist.

  • Tom Jenkinson

    Musician.

  • Nazi Germany
  • Roger Hammond
  • Sebastián Rambert
  • Andrea Maggi
  • Lucio Parrillo
  • Boris Čatalbašev

Whose famous birthday is on January 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 30th:

  • Kid Cudi
    Kid Cudi

    American hip hop performer.

  • Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman

    American actor.

  • Dick Cheney
    Dick Cheney

    American politician who was selected by george w. bush as his running mate on 7/24/2000.

  • Wilmer Valderrama
    Wilmer Valderrama

    Venezuelan/colombian-american comedian.

  • Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave

    British actress, noted family, born to actor sir michael redgrave (3/20/1908, bristol) & his wife rachel kempson (5/28/1910 dartmouth), a...

  • Brett Butler
    Brett Butler

    American comedian who rose to fame with her 1994 tv series "grace under fire", which reached the top ten.

  • Danielle Campbell
    Danielle Campbell

    Tv actress.

  • Dorothy Malone
    Dorothy Malone

    American actress.

  • Jody Watley
    Jody Watley

    American producer and singer-songwriter.

  • Charles Dutton
    Charles Dutton

    American actor and director.

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January 30, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months and 17 days old,

or 2619 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18339 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 30, 1974?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 30th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 30, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 30, 1974.

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January 30, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 30, 1974:

  • Olav Roots

    Estonian composer and pianist (d. 1974).

  • Fernand Arnout
  • Carlo Farini
  • Jimmy Hogan

What famous deaths happened on January 30th?

Famous deaths on January 30th:

  • Jane Seymour
    Jane Seymour

    English-american actress, producer, and jewelry designer.

  • Jean-Pierre Aumont
    Jean-Pierre Aumont

    He is a french actor, on television and stage.

  • John McIntire
    John McIntire

    Spokane (washington) -- actor (naked city wagon train, virginian).

  • Geraldine McEwan
    Geraldine McEwan

    Scottish actress (d.2015).

  • Dick Miller
    Dick Miller

    American actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2019).

  • Huntz Hall
    Huntz Hall

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Frank Finlay
    Frank Finlay

    Farnworth lancashire in england -- actor (robbery and lifeforce).

  • Barbara La Marr
    Barbara La Marr

    American actress who rose to fame in silent film until her death at the age of 30 from complications due to tuberculosis, nephritis and...

  • Lil Dagover
    Lil Dagover

    Actress (destiny spiders), dead at 82.

  • Stanley Holloway
    Stanley Holloway

    At 91, comedian (my fair lady and our man higgins) dies.

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January 30, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 30, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 28th and February 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 30, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 30, 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 30, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 30, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Way We Were
  2. - You're Sixteen
  3. - Love's Theme
  4. - Show And Tell
  5. - Americans

January 30, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 30, 1974 was You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 30, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 30, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. 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 30, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 30, 1974 was Let Your Hair Down by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 30, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 30, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let Your Hair Down
  2. - Put Your Hands Together
  3. - Livin' For You
  4. - Boogie Down
  5. - Jungle Boogie

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January 30, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 30, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Thieves Like Us

Thieves Like Us

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Keith Carradine, Shelley Duvall, John Schuck, Bert Remsen

Herbie Rides Again

Herbie Rides Again

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Helen Hayes, Ken Berry, Stefanie Powers, John McIntire

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

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

January 30, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 30, 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

Apple's Way

Apple's Way

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

January 30, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 30, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

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Vita Sackville West, novelist, poet and biographer is most well-known as Virginia Woolf's friend, who made her an androgynous time-traveler at Orlando.

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

Postern Of Fate by Agatha Christie

Postern Of Fate

By:

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

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.

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

By:

Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.

January 30, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 30, 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

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

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Who was the US President on January 30, 1974?

On January 30, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 30, 1974?

On January 30, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 30, 1974?

On January 30, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 30th?

January 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two people were killed and four more injured when a grenade was lobbed at a zamboanga mosque. no one has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of aden (2018): after two days of intense fighting in aden, the southern transitional council (stc), takes control of the port city of aden. several people have been killed during the fierce fighting. the presidential palace, which has been surrounded, is now home to ahmed obeid bin daghr (yemeni prime minister) and members of president abdrabbuh mansur hadi's government.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that seven soldiers were killed by pro–russian separatists over the past week. separatists claim that they have been subject to artillery strikes by the ukrainian side for more than five days.

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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.

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Wednesday January 30, 1974