Wednesday August 07, 1974: on this day

August 07, 1974 was the 219th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 07, 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 07, 1974, who was born and died on August 07, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 07, 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 7th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 07, 1974?


August 07, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 219th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1974 can also be written as 8/7/1974 in the US and as 7/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

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August 07, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 07, 1974:

  • Actress faye dunaway weds peter wolf of j geils band
  • Philippe petit performs a high wire act between the twin towers of the world trade center in new york city, 1,368 feet (417.0 metres) in the air.

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August 07, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 07, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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August 07, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 07, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 11:19 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 07, 1974?


Famous people born on August 07, 1974:

  • Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon

    American actor.

  • Michael Shannon (actor)

    Michael shannon is an american actor known for his intense and versatile performances in films such as 'revolutionary road' and 'take...

  • Evangelina Espinosa

    Mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas.

  • Chico Benymon

    American actor.

  • Andrejs Stolcers

    Latvian footballer.

  • Jeff Buckey

    Tackle (miami dolphins).

  • Philippe De Rouville

    Victoriaville -- nhl goalie (pittsburgh penguins).

  • Luca Calvani

    Italian actor, who worked as a model in his teens, and was also a model for top fashion designers like giorgio armani.

  • Sek Loso

    Thai singer.

  • Dana Dawson
  • Aleksej Akat'ev
  • Marino Rahmberg
  • Giampaolo Sgura
  • Luis Zuleta
  • David Girandière

Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:

  • Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron

    South african-american actress, producer, and model.

  • Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight

    Wayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..

  • David Duchovny
    David Duchovny

    American actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.

  • Sydney Penny
    Sydney Penny

    Actress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).

  • Charlotte Lewis
    Charlotte Lewis

    Kensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.

  • Garrison Keillor
    Garrison Keillor

    American broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.

  • Megan Gale
    Megan Gale

    Australian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.

  • Brit Marling
    Brit Marling

    American screenwriter and producer of actresses.

  • Anjanette Comer
    Anjanette Comer

    Anjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.

  • Abbey Lincoln
    Abbey Lincoln

    Abbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...

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August 07, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 7 months old,

or 595 months and 21 days old,

or 2590 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18131 days old,

if you were born on August 07, 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 07, 1974?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 07, 1974.

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August 07, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 07, 1974:

  • Virginia Apgar

    Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.

  • Rosario Castellanos

    Rosario Castellanos was a prominent Mexican writer and diplomat.

  • Sylvio Mantha

    Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and referee (d. 1974).

  • Bill Garrett
  • Richard Corts

What famous deaths happened on August 7th?

Famous deaths on August 7th:

  • Joi Lansing
    Joi Lansing

    American model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Russ Morgan
    Russ Morgan

    Scranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.

  • Grayson Hall
    Grayson Hall

    Grayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.

  • Brion James
    Brion James

    American actor (born 1945).

  • Ravindra Nath Tagore

    Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.

  • Kiril Stanilavski

    A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...

  • Jonea Purcell

    Made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

  • Louise Suggs

    Lpga was founded by an american golfer (d. 2015).

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August 07, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 07, 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 07, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 07, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 07, 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:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - The Night Chicago Died
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  5. - Please Come To Boston

August 07, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 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 07, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 07, 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:

  1. - When Will I See You Again
  2. - Rock Your Baby
  3. - You Make Me Feel Brand New
  4. - Born With A Smile On My Face
  5. - Summerlove Sensation

August 07, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 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 07, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 07, 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:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - My Thang
  3. - Rock The Boat
  4. - Kung Fu
  5. - Rock Your Baby

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August 07, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 07, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Longest Yard

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

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

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

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

August 07, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 07, 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

Barney Miller

Barney Miller

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Hal Linden, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Steve Landesberg

Country: United States of America

Rush

Rush

Release year: 1974

Starring: John Waters, Max Meldrum, Alain Doutey, Vincent Ball

Country: Australia

Der Herr Kottnik

Der Herr Kottnik

Release year: 1974

August 07, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 07, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin

If Beale Street Could Talk

By:

This honest and beautiful novel by James Baldwin tells America the story of love in the face injustice.

The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

By:

"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 …

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

By:

Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Times To Remember

By:

The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.

The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

By:

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

August 07, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 07, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

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Who was the US President on August 07, 1974?

On August 07, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1974?

On August 07, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 07, 1974?

On August 07, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 7th?

August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
  • 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
  • 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.

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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.

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