Friday August 02, 1974: on this day

August 02, 1974 was the 214th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 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 August 02, 1974, who was born and died on August 02, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Annie's Song by John Denver), movies (e.g. Harry and Tonto, directed by Paul Mazursky), TV series (e.g. The Capone Investment) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1974?


August 02, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 214th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1974 can also be written as 8/2/1974 in the US and as 2/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

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August 02, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 02, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 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 August 2nd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 02, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:41 pm and setting at 06:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 04, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1974.

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Who was born on August 02, 1974?


Famous people born on August 02, 1974:

  • Angie Cepeda
    Angie Cepeda

    Colombian actress.

  • Tamantha Vella

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Siddharth Roy Kapur

    Indian film producer and managing director of Roy Kapur Films.

  • Angel Boris

    Angel boris is an american actress known for her roles in various films and tv shows.

  • Arran McKenna

    Investigative reporter known for uncovering corruption in government and corporate sectors.

  • Phil Williams

    Radio host and english journalist.

  • Jeremy Castle

    He is an american country singer/songwriter.

  • Nabil Bouchlal

    Soccer player (willem ii).

  • Ross Gay

    Poet.

  • Paul Grasmanis

    Defensive tackle (chicago bears).

  • Liz Lieu
  • Susie O'Neill
  • Alessandro Antinelli
  • Julio César Armentia
  • Willy Cheruiyot
  • Jaume Comas
  • Emma
  • Kimmo Savolainen
  • Danilo Toninelli

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 7 months old,

or 595 months and 27 days old,

or 2591 weeks

or 18137 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 02, 1974?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 02, 1974.

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August 02, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1974:

  • Douglas Hawkes

    English race car driver and businessman (b. 1893).

  • Ralph Saint-Germain

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Burel Burroughs

    Burel Burroughs was an American novelist and essayist, best known for his semi-autobiographical novel 'Naked Lunch'.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 2nd

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August 02, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1974:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1974 was Annie's Song by John Denver, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 02, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Annie's Song
  2. - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  3. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  4. - Rikki Don't Lose That Number
  5. - The Night Chicago Died

August 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 02, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - She
  2. - Rock Your Baby
  3. - Kissin' In The Back Row
  4. - Bangin' Man
  5. - Band On The Run

August 02, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 02, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - My Thang
  3. - Rock The Boat
  4. - Rock Your Baby
  5. - You're Welcome, Stop On By

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August 02, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Harry and Tonto

Harry and Tonto

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, René Enríquez, Herbert Berghof

Patthar Aur Payal

Patthar Aur Payal

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Harmesh Malhotra

Starring: Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Vinod Khanna, Ajit

11 Harrowhouse

11 Harrowhouse

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Aram Avakian

Starring: Candice Bergen, Charles Grodin, James Mason, Trevor Howard

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 Black Godfather

The Black Godfather

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Evans

Starring: Rod Perry, Damu King, Don Chastain, Diane Sommerfield

August 02, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

The Capone Investment

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

Malaventure

Malaventure

Release year: 1974

The Inheritors

The Inheritors

Release year: 1974

The Haggard Falcon

The Haggard Falcon

Release year: 1974

August 02, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

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The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

The Memory Book

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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 Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

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A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

Working by Studs Terkel

Working

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Studs Terkel's most well-known book, Working, is an engaging, fascinating look at the jobs and people who do them. This book contains over 100 interviews with people from all walks of life, including gravediggers to lawyers.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

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A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.

August 02, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

history

Who was the US President on August 02, 1974?

On August 02, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1974?

On August 02, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1974?

On August 02, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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 August 1974?

August 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1974 calendar looked like.

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