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December 02, 1974 was the 336th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 02, 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 02, 1974, who was born and died on December 02, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas), movies (e.g. Young Frankenstein, directed by Mel Brooks), TV series (e.g. Der Leutnant Vom Schwanenkietz) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 2nd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 02, 1974?
- December 02, 1974: What happened on that day?
- December 02, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 02, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 02, 1974?
- December 02, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 02, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- December 02, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 02, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- December 02, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 02, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 02, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 02, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 02, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on December 02, 1974?
What day of the week was December 02, 1974?
December 02, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 336th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 02, 1974 can also be written as 12/2/1974 in the US and as 2/12/1974 in UK and Europe.
December 02, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 02, 1974:
- Cowhide, rather than just horsehide, can be used to make baseballs
- Soyuz 16 launched into earth orbit for six days.
- Giant baba beats jack brisco in kagoshimi, to become nwa champion.
December 02, 1974: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Cincinnati Bengals - Miami Dolphins : 3 - 24
December 02, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 02, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 02, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 02, 1974 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 07:54 pm and setting at 10:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 29, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1974.
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Who was born on December 02, 1974?
Famous people born on December 02, 1974:
- Grant Wahl
- Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani
- Gino Capotosti
- Dario David Cioni
- Xavier Domènech i Sampere
- Alberto Maria Fontana
- Trude Gimle
- Katalin Kosjár
- Onandi Lowe
- Isabella Orsini
- Líder Paz
- Rosi Sánchez
Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:
![Britney Spears]()
Britney SpearsAmerican singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.
![Nelly Furtado]()
Nelly FurtadoPortuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.
![Lucy Liu]()
Lucy LiuAmerican actress and producer.
![Steven Bauer]()
Steven BauerHavana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").
![Brendan Coyle]()
Brendan CoyleEnglish actor.
![Julie Harris]()
Julie HarrisAmerican actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
![Yvonne Catterfeld]()
Yvonne CatterfeldGerman actress and singer.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![Jana Kramer]()
Jana KramerJana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.
![Penelope Spheeris]()
Penelope SpheerisAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
December 02, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 4 months old,
or 592 months and 17 days old,
or 2576 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18036 days old,
if you were born on December 02, 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 02, 1974?
There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 02, 1974.
December 02, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 02, 1974:
- Nera Wolfe
Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.
- Sylvi Kekkonen
Finnish writer and wife of president of finland urho kekkonen (b. 1900).
- Max Weber
Swiss lawyer and politician (b. 1897).
- Sofie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatte
Composer dies at 72.
- Italo Gismondi
- Umberto Dario Paulucci de Calboli
- Lucio Cabañas
- Paul Coze
What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?
Famous deaths on December 2nd:
![Harrison Ford]()
Harrison FordAmerican actor.
![Desi Arnaz]()
Desi ArnazCuban-american actor and musician.
![Marty Feldman]()
Marty FeldmanMarty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.
![Robert Cummings]()
Robert CummingsAmerican actor.
![Gail Fisher]()
Gail FisherAmerican actress (born 1935).
![Michael Gothard]()
Michael GothardEnglish actor (born 1939).
- Bensyn Johnson
Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.
- Cartel de Medellin
Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.
- Marquis de Sade
French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.
- Emilian Stanev
Renowned Bulgarian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 2nd
December 02, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 02, 1974:
- Laos - National Day
- United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
- R.C. Saints - St Bibiana
Observances on December 02, 1974:
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
December 02, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 02, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 2nd and December 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 02, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- Billy Swan - I Can Help
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- B.T. Express - Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)
- Harry Chapin - Cat's In The Cradle
December 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1974 was Lonely This Christmas by Mud, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 02, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mud - Lonely This Christmas
- Bachman-Turner Overdrive - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
- The Rubettes - Juke Box Jive
- Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
- Wombles - Wombling Merry Christmas
December 02, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1974 was I Feel A Song (in My Heart) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.
December 02, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - I Feel A Song (in My Heart)
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - You Got The Love
- Tavares - She's Gone
- Al Green - Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
- Blue Magic - Three Ring Circus
December 02, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 02, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Young Frankenstein
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Starring: Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle
Country: United States of America
The Front Page
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon, Vincent Gardenia
Country: United States of America
The Towering Inferno
Release year: 1974
Directed by: John Guillermin
Starring: Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, William Holden, Faye Dunaway
Country: United States of America
The Yakuza
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Sydney Pollack
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura, Brian Keith, Herb Edelman
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
December 02, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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:
Der Leutnant vom Schwanenkietz
Release year: 1974
Les brigades du Tigre
Release year: 1974
Chéri-Bibi
Release year: 1974
Paul et Virginie
Release year: 1974
December 02, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 02, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Harlequin
By: Morris West
Paul Desmond admires George Harlequin, his friend and close friend for his exceptional European breeding. Harlequin is the head of a highly regarded Swiss bank and is part of a small group of gentlemen whose bond is their handshake.
The Memory Book
By: Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.
The Dogs Of War
By: Frederick Forsyth
"Knocking off an armoured truck or a bank is just crude. A whole republic can be taken down with a single stroke. Sir James Manson is a shadowy titan in London's financial sector who is plotting a coup d’etat within …
All Things Bright And Beautiful
By: James Herriot
When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:
Something Happened
By: Joseph Heller
Bob Slocum lived the American dream. He was blessed with a lovely wife, three beautiful children, a nice home, and all the mistresses that he wanted. He had it all, all except happiness.
December 02, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 02, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Who was the US President on December 02, 1974?
On December 02, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1974?
On December 02, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 02, 1974?
On December 02, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 2nd?
December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
- 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.
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.
