Friday August 15, 1975: on this day

August 15, 1975 was the 227th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1975, who was born and died on August 15, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. The Story of O, directed by Just Jaeckin), 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 15th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was August 15, 1975?


August 15, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 227th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1975 can also be written as 8/15/1975 in the US and as 15/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

history

August 15, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1975:

  • Bangladesh's founder sheikh mujibur rahman is killed along with most members of his family during a military coup.
  • Joanne little acquitted of murder charges
  • Miki takeo makes the first official pilgrimage to yasukuni shrine by an incumbent prime minister on the anniversary of the end of world war ii.

LIFE Magazine

zodiac

August 15, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 15, 1975! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

August 15, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for August 15, 1975
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

August 15, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

71%

The moon phase on August 15, 1975 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 03:27 pm and setting at 01:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1975.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1975

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!

This day in 30 sec.

birthday

Who was born on August 15, 1975?


Famous people born on August 15, 1975:

  • Anisten Smith

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Ederson Pires

    Renowned Brazilian novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Ranvir Kapoor

    Ranvir Kapoor is an Indian businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded the e-commerce platform Flipkart.

  • John Rambo

    Renowned for developing cutting-edge algorithms.

  • Tyyne Larsson

    Swedish swimmer known for breaking world records.

  • Kumari Perera

    Kumari Perera is a respected Sri Lankan essayist whose writings have contributed to the intellectual discourse on social and cultural...

  • Sonyia Delgado

    Sonyia Delgado is a Mexican-American actress known for her roles in various television shows and films.

  • Edgel Brothers

    Known for developing innovative software solutions for cybersecurity.

  • Jérôme Neuville

    French racing cyclist who competed in four olympic games: athens, sydney, athens, beijing.

  • Anju Mangla

    An Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood and Punjabi films.

  • Gloria Zanin

    Italian beauty queen, winner the title miss italy 9/12/1992.

  • Brendan Morrison

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Jamey Keaten

    Associated Press journalist covering international news.

  • Lorraine Lavigne

    Lorraine Lavigne was a talented tennis player known for her powerful serves and strategic gameplay.

  • Laramie Taylor

    Best known for her novels exploring themes of identity and belonging.

  • Bertrand Berry

    Bertrand Berry is a former NFL defensive end known for his successful career with the Arizona Cardinals.

  • Satyam Shivam Sundaram

    Renowned cricket player known for his exceptional batting skills.

  • Videl Trunks

    Videl Trunks is a prominent politician known for advocating for education reform.

  • Romonda Williams

    Romonda Williams is a computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  • Kara Wolters

    American basketball player.

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 15th

birthday

August 15, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 8 months old,

or 584 months and 11 days old,

or 2541 weeks

or 17787 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1975?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1975.

RIP

August 15, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1975:

  • Clay Shaw

    American lawyer and john f. kennedy assassination investigator (born 1913).

  • Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

    Bangladeshi politician, 1st president of bangladesh (d. 1975).

  • Harun Karadeniz

    Turkish political activist and author (b. 1942).

  • Mujibur Rahiman

    At 53, a pakistani sheik was killed in a military coup.

  • Joseph Tommasi
  • Eridio Bonardi

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lancer Sharma

    Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Rahi Masoom Reza

    Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th

holidays

August 15, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1975:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
vinyl songs

August 15, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1975 was Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jive Talkin'
  2. - One Of These Nights
  3. - Please Mr. Please
  4. - Someone Saved My Life Tonight
  5. - Fallin' In Love

August 15, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
  2. - Barbados
  3. - Give A Little Love
  4. - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
  5. - The Last Farewell

August 15, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1975 was Dream Merchant by New Birth, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dream Merchant
  2. - Get Down Tonight
  3. - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
  4. - Fight The Power Part 1
  5. - 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was August 15, 1975 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

August 15, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Story of O

The Story of O

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Just Jaeckin

Starring: Corinne Cléry, Udo Kier, Anthony Steel, Jean Gaven

Country: United States of America

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Kidnap Syndicate

Kidnap Syndicate

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Fernando Di Leo

Starring: Luc Merenda, James Mason, Irina Maleeva, Marino Masé

Strip Nude for Your Killer

Strip Nude for Your Killer

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Andrea Bianchi

Starring: Edwige Fenech, Nino Castelnuovo, Femi Benussi, Solvi Stubing

Zorro

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

August 15, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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

Floris von Rosemund

Release year: 1975

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Ovelha Negra

Ovelha Negra

Release year: 1975

August 15, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Conversations With Kennedy by Benjamin C. Bradlee

Conversations With Kennedy

By:

"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]".

How The Good Guys Finally Won by Jimmy Breslin

How The Good Guys Finally Won

By:

192 pages. Hardcover. Dust jacket. The Viking Press (ISBN 0670382078). 1975 was the first year.

Shogun by James Clavell

Shogun

By:

An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.

Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner

Looking for Mr. Goodbar

By:

Based on a true story, Looking for Mr. Goodbar is the #1 New York Times Bestseller. It's a story about love, power, and death during 1970s sexual revolution.

The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins

The Eagle Has Landed

By:

Hitler orders Hitler to do the impossible as the Allies begin to turn the tide of war. He will either kidnap Winston Churchill or kill him.

August 15, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Shark Jaws

Shark Jaws

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Horror

Crash 'N Score

Crash 'N Score

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Anti-Aircraft

Anti-Aircraft

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling military shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Pursuit

Pursuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator, military, shooter

pedit5

pedit5

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Dungeon Crawl, RPG

history

Who was the US President on August 15, 1975?

On August 15, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1975?

On August 15, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1975?

On August 15, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

history

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

Do you remember 1975? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

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.

Discover how August 1975 calendar looked like.

Friday August 15, 1975