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August 05, 1975 was the 217th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 05, 1975 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 05, 1975, who was born and died on August 05, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. Floris Von Rosemund) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1975?
- August 05, 1975: What happened on that day?
- August 05, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1975?
- August 05, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 05, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 05, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 05, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1975?
What day of the week was August 05, 1975?
August 05, 1975 was a Tuesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1975 can also be written as 8/5/1975 in the US and as 5/8/1975 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1975: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1975:
- Phillies 1st 8 batters get hits for a record, beat cubs 13-5
- Stevie wonder signs $13m contract with motown
- U.s. president ford posthumously restores the u.s. citizenship of general robert e. lee, leader of the confederate states of america during the american civil war.
- The banqiao dam, in china's henan province, fails after a freak typhoon over 200,000 people perish.
- Samuel bronfman ii, son of the president of seagram's, is kidnapped in purchase, new york.
- British leyland motor corporation comes under british government control.
- Governor mário lemos pires of portuguese east timor abandons the capital dili, following a udt coup and the outbreak of civil war between udt and fretilin.
- The birmingham six are wrongfully sentenced to life imprisonment in great britain.
- Founder president sheikh mujibur rahman of bangladesh is killed during a coup led by major syed faruque rahman.
August 05, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1975 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 1975 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 05, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:46 am and setting at 07:16 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1975.
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Who was born on August 05, 1975?
Famous people born on August 05, 1975:
![Iddo Goldberg]()
Iddo GoldbergIsraeli-born british actor.
- Calven Eriksson
Calven Eriksson is a renowned cybersecurity expert who has helped organizations protect their digital assets.
- Eicca Toppinen
Finnish composer and cellist (apocalyptica).
- Ami Foster
American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Punky Brewster'.
- Dan Hipgrave
Toploader is an english journalist and guitarist (england).
- Josep Jufré
Catalan cyclist.
- Haim Goldenberg
Israeli-born canadian mentalist (goldmind).
- Antony Cotton
English actor.
- Kajol Mukherjee
Indian actress.
- Erin Gingrich
Yuma, arizona -- miss america - arizona (1997).
- Isabelle Mercier
- Sophie-Charlotte Husson
- Try Bennett
- Heshimu Evans
- Manuele Guzzo
- Oleg Kholkovskiy
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
August 05, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 8 months old,
or 584 months and 20 days old,
or 2542 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17796 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 1975.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 05, 1975?
There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 05, 1975.
August 05, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1975:
- José Marinho
- Marc Wright
- Gustav von Wangenheim
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
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August 05, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1975:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 05, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1975 was Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 05, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Jive Talkin'
- 10cc - I'm Not In Love
- Olivia Newton-John - Please Mr. Please
- Eagles - One Of These Nights
- Elton John - Someone Saved My Life Tonight
August 05, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 05, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Stylistics - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
- Typically Tropical - Barbados
- Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
- Smokie - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
- Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell
August 05, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1975 was Hope That We Can Be Together Soon by Sharon Paige and Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 05, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 05, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sharon Paige and Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
- The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power Part 1
- New Birth - Dream Merchant
- KC And The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
- Gary Toms Empire - 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)
August 05, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Zorro
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita
Country: Italy
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Milos Forman
Sholay
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Ramesh Sippy
Starring: Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan
Country: United States of America
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Jim Sharman
Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien
Country: United States of America
August 05, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 05, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Floris von Rosemund
Release year: 1975
Musical Chairs
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom
Ovelha Negra
Release year: 1975
August 05, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 05, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Conversations With Kennedy
By: Benjamin C. Bradlee
"Give[s] us] a good idea about Jack Kennedy's real like--probably as good as any idea that is likely to be written [about him]".
The Massacre At Fall Creek
By: Jessamyn West
Based on historical events, this dramatic and sweeping story traces the life of Indiana's frontier in 1824. The Fall Creek Massacre was an extraordinary event. It was the first time that whites were ever recorded.
Breach Of Faith
By: Theodore H. White
We didn't immediately grasp the threat posed by Nixon's 1973-1974 crisis. The problem, however, was that the President had elevated himself above all drama and confusion.
Without Feathers
By: Woody Allen
These are some of the most hilarious tales and ruminations that have ever been published by one of the greatest comic minds of all time.
August 05, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 05, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crash 'N Score
Steeplechase
Panther
dnd
Gun Fight
Who was the US President on August 05, 1975?
On August 05, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1975?
On August 05, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1975?
On August 05, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
What happened in 1975?
1975 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
- British population agrees to European Common Market membership
- Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal
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What was the calendar for August 1975?
August 1975 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.
