What happened on Thursday January 31, 1974?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1974:

• Release of U.S. Civilian from China The People's Republic of China released Gerald Emil Kosh, an American civilian who was captured during the Battle of the Paracel Islands. This diplomatic event occurred in the context of Cold War tensions and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
• Ray Kroc Acquires San Diego Padres McDonald's founder Ray Kroc purchased the San Diego Padres baseball team for $12 million, marking a significant moment in sports business history. This acquisition demonstrated Kroc's business acumen beyond the fast-food industry and his interest in sports ownership.

Events in 1974

January 31, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 31, 1974

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 1974

January 31, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 31st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1974 can also be written as 1/31/1974 in the US and as 31/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

Famous people born on January 31, 1974:

• Ary Abittan

  Popular French comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and film roles, with North African Jewish heritage.

• Yann Eliès

  Exceptional French professional sailor who made history by winning the 'Solitaire du Figaro' twice consecutively in 2012 and 2013, following...

• Anna Silk

  Canadian television actress best known for her lead role in the supernatural drama series 'Lost Girl'.

• Othella Harrington

  Professional basketball player who played as a forward/center in the NBA, notably with the Houston Rockets.

• Ian Huntley

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on January 31st

Famous people died on January 31, 1974:

• Samuel Goldwyn

  Polish american film producer, co-founded goldwyn pictures (b. 1882).

• Pina Gallini
• Emil Väre

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on January 31st

January 31, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were
2. Ringo Starr - You're Sixteen
3. Love Unlimited Orchestra - Love's Theme
4. Al Wilson - Show And Tell
5. Byron MacGregor - Americans

January 31, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 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.

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 31, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1974 was Let Your Hair Down by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. The Temptations - Let Your Hair Down
2. The O'Jays - Put Your Hands Together
3. Al Green - Livin' For You
4. Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
5. Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:50 am and setting at 02:54 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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Your place in the Universe on January 31, 1974

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Someone born on January 31, 1974 is:

51 years 4 months old,

or 616 months and 25 days old,

or 2681 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18773 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1974?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 31, 1974.

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