Thursday January 03, 1974: on this day

January 03, 1974 was the 3rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 03, 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 03, 1974, who was born and died on January 03, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 03, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce), movies (e.g. Bread and Chocolate, directed by Franco Brusati), TV series (e.g. Shaft) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 3rd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 03, 1974?


January 03, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1974 can also be written as 1/3/1974 in the US and as 3/1/1974 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1974 in January 1974 calendar

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January 03, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 03, 1974:

  • Arias navarro succeeds carrero blanco as premier of spain.
  • Burma accepts its constitution.
  • Gold hits record us$121.25 an ounce in london, england.
  • New york yankees sign bill virdon as manager.

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January 03, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd 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 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 03, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 3rd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 03, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 03, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 03, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 12:13 pm and setting at 03:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1973 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1974.

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Who was born on January 03, 1974?


Famous people born on January 03, 1974:

  • Alessandro Petacchi

    Italian cyclist.

  • Katie Porter

    Current U.S.

  • Todd Warriner

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Robert-Jan Derksen

    Dutch golfer.

  • Todd Warriner in Blenheim

    Ontario, canada; nhl left-wing (toronto maple leafs).

  • Stefan Ustorf in Kaufbeuren

    Germany; nhl right-wing (washington capitals).

  • Franck Riester
  • Michail Segal
  • Pablo Thiam
  • Kevin Watson
  • Faat Zakirov
  • Allan Joensen
  • MV Bill
  • Juan Pérez
  • Frank Schmidt
  • Kentarō Itō

Whose famous birthday is on January 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 3rd:

  • Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson

    American-australian actor, whose irish-catholic parents moved to australia when he turned 12.

  • Victoria Principal
    Victoria Principal

    Victoria principal is a well-known american actress, best known for her role as pamela barnes ewing on the tv series dallas.

  • Jim Ross
    Jim Ross

    Jim ross is a retired professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, best known for his long tenure with wwe and his...

  • Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker

    Jodie whittaker is a british actress known for her role as the thirteenth doctor in the television series doctor who.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • George Martin
    George Martin

    An english record producer, arranger and composer.

  • Nicole Beharie
    Nicole Beharie

    An American actress known for her roles in films like 'Shame', 'Sleepy Hollow', and 'Miss Juneteenth'.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman

    American actor, 6 feet tall, mustached, of tv and films.

  • Jason Marsden
    Jason Marsden

    Actor (general hospital, eddie-munsters today).

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January 03, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 3 months old,

or 603 months and 22 days old,

or 2625 weeks

or 18375 days old,

if you were born on January 03, 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 03, 1974?

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 03, 1974.

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January 03, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 03, 1974:

  • Gino Cervi

    Italian actor on screen and stage.

  • Jimmy McStay
  • Maksim Štrauch
  • Luigi «Gino» Cervi

What famous deaths happened on January 3rd?

Famous deaths on January 3rd:

  • Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson

    Actress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93.

  • Howard McNear
    Howard McNear

    Los angeles, california -- actor.

  • Heather Sears
    Heather Sears

    London, england -- actress (room at the top).

  • William Cagney
    William Cagney

    Actor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack.

  • Joseph Joffre

    French soldier who was the marshall of his nation and commanded armies in the first two years after ww i. he stopped the german invasion in...

  • Marguerite Higgins

    Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent.

  • Bronc

    Renowned rodeo cowboy known for his exceptional riding skills.

  • Joshiah Wedgwood

    Renowned English potter and entrepreneur.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 3rd

holidays

January 03, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 03, 1974:

  • The tenth night and ninth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • The Festival of Sleep Day
  • In astronomy the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.
  • Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Pax
  • Feast day of St Genevieve
  • In astronomy the approximate date of Earth's perihelion.
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January 03, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 03, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 03, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1974 was Time In A Bottle by Jim Croce, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 03, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 03, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Time In A Bottle
  2. - The Joker
  3. - Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)
  4. - The Most Beautiful Girl
  5. - Show And Tell

January 03, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 03, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 03, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lonely This Christmas
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  3. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
  4. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  5. - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

January 03, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1974 was Living For The City by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 03, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 03, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Living For The City
  2. - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
  3. - I've Got To Use My Imagination
  4. - Stoned To The Bone - Part 1
  5. - This Time I'm Gone For Good

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January 03, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 03, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bread and Chocolate

Bread and Chocolate

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Franco Brusati

Starring: Nino Manfredi, Anna Karina, Paolo Turco, Ugo D'Alessio

McQ

McQ

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur, Colleen Dewhurst

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

Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

Release year: 1973

Directed by: Corrado Farina

Starring: Carroll Baker, George Eastman (II), Ely Galleani, Carla Mancini, Lorenzo Piani, Isabelle De Funès, Daniela Balzaretti

Country: Italy

January 03, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 03, 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:

Shaft

Shaft

Release year: 1973

Directed by: John Singleton

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

Firehouse

Firehouse

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

January 03, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 03, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Real Lace by Stephen Birmingham

Real Lace

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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.

The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The First Deadly Sin

By:

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.

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

By:

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.

January 03, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 03, 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

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on January 03, 1974?

On January 03, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 1974?

On January 03, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 03, 1974?

On January 03, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 3rd?

January 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian state media) and the syrian observatory for human rights claim that 11 civilians were killed in an aerial attack by the u.s.-led coalition.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in gamboru (nigeria), killing 11 people.
  • 2017 - Ford announced that it had cancelled plans to build mexico's $1.6 billion plant. this decision was long criticised by donald trump. instead, ford will invest $700million in flat rock, michigan, which could create 700 jobs through the expansion and investment. (cnn),

Find out more about January 3rd

history

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.

Thursday January 3, 1974