Discover our newspaper digital archive from August 16, 1974
Browse newspapers from August 16, 1974
Friday August 16, 1974: on this day
August 16, 1974 was the 228th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 16, 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 16, 1974, who was born and died on August 16, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace), movies (e.g. Amazing Grace, directed by Stan Lathan), 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 16th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1974?
- August 16, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1974?
- August 16, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 16, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1974?
What day of the week was August 16, 1974?
August 16, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 228th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1974 can also be written as 8/16/1974 in the US and as 16/8/1974 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1974! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
August 16, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for August 16, 1974
August 16, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1974 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:37 am and setting at 07:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1974.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1974
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.
Who was born on August 16, 1974?
Famous people born on August 16, 1974:
- Charlii Baltimore
Female rapper known for her collaborations with artists like Ja Rule.
- Didier Cuche
Swiss skier[33].
- Krisztina Egerszegi
Hungarian swimmer in backstroke: gold medalist in 200m backstroke, atlanta olympics 1996.
- Iván Hurtado
Ecuadorian politician and footballer.
- Ishant Chanderpaul
Former West Indian cricketer and one of the most successful batsmen in the history of the sport.
- Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Guyanese cricketer.
- Ryan Longwell
Nfl kicker (green bay packers, super bowl 31).
- Roger Cedeno
Valencia edo, venezuela -- outfielder (la dodgers).
- Joaquin Reyes
Comedian.
- Natasha Henstridge
Actress.
- Bryan Chiu
Cfl defensive tackle (montreal alouettes).
- Laure Reutermann
- Tomasz Frankowski
- Frédéric Herpoel
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordKathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
![Angela Bassett]()
Angela BassettAngela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
![Steve Carell]()
Steve CarellCarell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
![Pierre Richard]()
Pierre RichardFrench film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
![Rumer Willis]()
Rumer WillisAmerican actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
![Vanessa Carlton]()
Vanessa CarltonVanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
![Cam Gigandet]()
Cam GigandetCam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
![Clovis Cornillac]()
Clovis CornillacFrench actor in television, film and theater.
![Julie Newmar]()
Julie NewmarAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
August 16, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 8 months old,
or 596 months
or 2591 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18141 days old,
if you were born on August 16, 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 16, 1974?
There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 16, 1974.
August 16, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1974:
- Karl E Mundt
(rep / sen).
- Canhoteiro
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![Margaret Mitchell]()
Margaret MitchellAmerican author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Amanda Blake]()
Amanda BlakeAmerican actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
![Anna Kashfi]()
Anna KashfiActress from india-america (d. 2015).
![Phil Leeds]()
Phil LeedsAmerican actor (d. 1998).
![William Windom]()
William WindomAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Louis Jouvet]()
Louis JouvetFrench theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
![John Hurley]()
John HurleyAt 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th
August 16, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1974:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1974 was The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
- Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
- Dave Loggins - Please Come To Boston
August 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. 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 16, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 16, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
- Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
- James Brown - My Thang
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Tell Me Something Good
August 16, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Amazing Grace
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Stan Lathan
Starring: Moms Mabley, Slappy White, Rosalind Cash, Moses Gunn
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
11 Harrowhouse
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Aram Avakian
The Longest Yard
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad
Country: United States of America
August 16, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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
Autoverleih Pistulla
Release year: 1974
Starring: Eva Brumby, Oliver Collignon, Robert Fitz, Imo Heite
Sovest
Release year: 1974
Étranger, d'où viens-tu?
Release year: 1974
August 16, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Snare Of The Hunter
By: Helen MacInnes
A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt
The House Of A Thousand Lanterns
By: Victoria Holt
Jane Lindsay's fascination with Chinese art and marriage to an older man led her to Hong Kong and the treasure-laden House of a Thousand Lanterns.
The Woman He Loved
By: Ralph G. Martin
Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972
The Cia And The Cult Of Intelligence
By: Victor Marchetti and John D. Marks
What's the CIA doing? What is it doing and why? The U.S. government's other elements are so mysterious that they seem to be almost unrecognizable.
If Beale Street Could Talk
By: James Baldwin
This honest and beautiful novel by James Baldwin tells America the story of love in the face injustice.
August 16, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 16, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on August 16, 1974?
On August 16, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1974?
On August 16, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1974?
On August 16, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
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
Do you remember 1974? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
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.
