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August 06, 1974 was the 218th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 06, 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 06, 1974, who was born and died on August 06, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. The Longest Yard, directed by Robert Aldrich), 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 6th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 06, 1974?
- August 06, 1974: What happened on that day?
- August 06, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 06, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 06, 1974?
- August 06, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 06, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- August 06, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 06, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- August 06, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 06, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 06, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 06, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 06, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on August 06, 1974?
What day of the week was August 06, 1974?
August 06, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 06, 1974 can also be written as 8/6/1974 in the US and as 6/8/1974 in UK and Europe.
August 06, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 06, 1974:
- Explosion and fire destory great northern railroad yard in wenatchee, washington.
August 06, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 06, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 06, 1974 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 10:18 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1974.
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Who was born on August 06, 1974?
Famous people born on August 06, 1974:
![Ever Carradine]()
Ever CarradineShe is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.
- Alvin Williams
American basketball coach and player.
- Adrian Voinea
Focsani (romania) -- tennis star (1995 malta).
- Ezra Edelman
Known for directing the documentary 'O.
- Bobby Petta
Soccer player (feyenoord, rkc).
- Luis Vizcaíno
Dominican baseball player.
- Kajo Kajol
Actress.
- Nelson Vargas
Holoyoke (massachusetts) -- soccer forward (1996 olympics-gold medalist).
- Andrea Salvadori
- Marco Spanu
- David McKenzie
Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:
![Geri Halliwell]()
Geri HalliwellBritish singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.
![Lucille Ball]()
Lucille BallAmerican actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
![Robert Mitchum]()
Robert MitchumAmerican actor, writer, composer, and singer.
![Charlotte McKinney]()
Charlotte McKinneyCharlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.
![Sara Khan]()
Sara KhanSara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.
![Michelle Yeoh]()
Michelle YeohMichelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.
![Barbara Windsor]()
Barbara WindsorBritish comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.
![Charley Chase]()
Charley ChaseAmerican porn actress.
![Dorian Harewood]()
Dorian HarewoodAmerican actor, tv and film.
![Baden Powell]()
Baden PowellBrazilian guitarist (born 1937).
August 06, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 8 months old,
or 596 months and 12 days old,
or 2593 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18153 days old,
if you were born on August 06, 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 06, 1974?
There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 06, 1974.
August 06, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 06, 1974:
- Gene Ammons
American jazz saxophonist (born 1925).
- Nicola Fausto Neroni
What famous deaths happened on August 6th?
Famous deaths on August 6th:
![Rick James]()
Rick JamesAmerican r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).
![Domenico Modugno]()
Domenico ModugnoItalian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.
![Dorothy Tutin]()
Dorothy TutinBritish actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.
![Cedric Hardwicke]()
Cedric HardwickeEnglish-american actor and director (d. 64).
![Warner Oland]()
Warner OlandActor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.
![Nancy Carroll]()
Nancy CarrollActress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.
- Edman Dijkstra
Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.
- Bettey Cuthbert
Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.
- Aoki Sōseki
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Fe Del Mundo
First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.
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August 06, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 06, 1974:
- Jamaica - Independence Day
- Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
- St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
- St. Juatus
- St. Pastor
- Bolivia - Independence Day
- United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
- Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
- St. Xystus/Sixtus
August 06, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 06, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 06, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 06, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 06, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
- John Denver - Annie's Song
- Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
- Dave Loggins - Please Come To Boston
August 06, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 06, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 06, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
- Stephanie De Sykes & Rain - Born With A Smile On My Face
- Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation
August 06, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 06, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 06, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- James Brown - My Thang
- The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
- Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
August 06, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 06, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Longest Yard
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Harry and Tonto
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Starring: Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, René Enríquez, Herbert Berghof
Patthar Aur Payal
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Harmesh Malhotra
Starring: Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Vinod Khanna, Ajit
August 06, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Alan Gibson
Barney Miller
Release year: 1974
Written by: Danny Arnold, Theodore J. Flicker
Starring: Hal Linden, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Steve Landesberg
Country: United States of America
Rush
Release year: 1974
Starring: John Waters, Max Meldrum, Alain Doutey, Vincent Ball
Country: Australia
Der Herr Kottnik
Release year: 1974
August 06, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 06, 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
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.
Winter Kills
By: Richard Condon
Richard Condon explores the assassination attempt on a president in WINTER KILLS.
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 …
Widow
By: Lynn Caine
True story of a woman who became a widow suddenly and was faced with grief, pain and the uncertainty of being a widow.
Burr
By: Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.
August 06, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 06, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Rebound
Who was the US President on August 06, 1974?
On August 06, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1974?
On August 06, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 06, 1974?
On August 06, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 6th?
August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
- 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib 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 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.
