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What happened on Wednesday January 30, 1974?

About January 30th, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 30, 1974, President Richard Nixon delivered his State of the Union Address, focusing on domestic issues and the ongoing Watergate scandal. This address was notable for Nixon's attempts to reassure the public amid growing political turmoil.
  • Day of the week: January 30th, 1974 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand
  • #1 UK song: You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers
  • Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks

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January 30, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 30, 1974:

  • 1974 State of the Union Address by Richard Nixon On January 30, 1974, President Richard Nixon delivered his State of the Union Address, focusing on domestic issues and the ongoing Watergate scandal. This address was notable for Nixon's attempts to reassure the public amid growing political turmoil. source: archives.gov
  • Pan Am Flight 806 Crash in American Samoa On January 30, 1974, Pan Am Flight 806 crashed while attempting to land in Pago Pago, American Samoa, resulting in the loss of several lives. The incident raised questions about aviation safety and emergency response protocols. source: ntsb.gov
  • Soviet Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan On January 30, 1974, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan. This test was part of a series of nuclear detonations that raised international concerns about nuclear proliferation. source: bbc.com
  • Robert Rollins: Essex Cricket Player Robert Rollins was a notable cricket player known for his powerful batting and skills as a wicketkeeper for the Essex cricket team.
  • Bill Whitty, Cricket Player, Dies Bill Whitty, a historic cricket player renowned for taking 37 wickets during the South Africa series of 1910-1911, passed away.

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January 30, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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.

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Who was born on January 30, 1974?


Famous people born on January 30, 1974:

  • Christian Bale
    Christian Bale

    Christian Bale is an award-winning English actor known for his versatility and intense physical transformations for roles in major films such as American Psycho, The Dark Knight Trilogy, The Fighter, and Vice. He is recognized for his dedication to his craft and his ability to portray a wide range of characters. [bio]

  • Olivia Colman
    Olivia Colman

    Olivia Colman is a highly acclaimed English actress known for her versatility in film, television, and theatre. She has won multiple prestigious awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'The Favourite,' and has gained international recognition for her performances across various genres. [bio]

  • Jemima Khan
    Jemima Khan

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  • Nazi Germany
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  • Roger Hammond
    Roger Hammond

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


Famous people died on January 30, 1974:

  • Jimmy Hogan
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  • Carlo Farini
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  • Fernand Arnout
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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.

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

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.

  1. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me youtube
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody youtube
  3. - The Show Must Go On youtube
  4. - Tiger Feet youtube
  5. - My Coo-Ca-Choo youtube

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 music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

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

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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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How old is someone born on January 30, 1974?


Someone born on January 30, 1974 is:

52 years 3 months old,

or 627 months and 25 days old,

or 2729 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19108 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 30, 1974?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 30th 2027.

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

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