Tuesday July 16, 1974: on this day

July 16, 1974 was the 197th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 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 July 16, 1974, who was born and died on July 16, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rock Your Baby by George McCrae), movies (e.g. The Mirror, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky), TV series (e.g. The Capone Investment) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 16th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 16, 1974?


July 16, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 197th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1974 can also be written as 7/16/1974 in the US and as 16/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 16, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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July 16, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:23 am and setting at 06:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 04, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1974.

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Who was born on July 16, 1974?


Famous people born on July 16, 1974:

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Wendle Sailor

    Australian rugby league player and former international representative.

  • Jeremy Enigk

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (sunny day real estate, the fire theft).

  • Seth Gordon

    Seth gordon is an american film director known for directing popular comedies such as horrible bosses and identity thief.

  • Tommie Frazier

    Tommie Frazier is a former college football quarterback who led the University of Nebraska to two national championships.

  • Maret Maripuu

    Estonian politician, estonian minister of social affairs.

  • Ryan McCombs

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (soil and drowning pool).

  • Michelle Chandler

    Australian basketball point guard (1996 olympics, bronze medalist).

  • Robinne Lee
    Robinne Lee
  • Massimo Marazzina
  • Yaqout Mubarak
  • Fabio Armani
  • Hryhorij Chyžnjak
  • Bernt Christian Birkeland
  • Krisztián Bártfai

Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

  • Anita Brookner
    Anita Brookner

    English author and historian.

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July 16, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 10 days old,

or 2597 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18182 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 16, 1974?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 16, 1974.

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July 16, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 16, 1974:

  • Alfredo Chighine

What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jhonnie Winter

    Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 16th

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July 16, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 16, 1974:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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July 16, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 16, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 15th and July 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock Your Baby
  2. - Annie's Song
  3. - Rock And Roll Heaven
  4. - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  5. - On And On

July 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 16, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - She
  2. - Kissin' In The Back Row
  3. - Bangin' Man
  4. - Band On The Run

July 16, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1974 was My Thang by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 16, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 16, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Thang
  2. - Rock The Boat
  3. - Rock Your Baby
  4. - On And On
  5. - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)

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July 16, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 16, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Mirror

The Mirror

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky

Starring: Margarita Terekhova, Filipp Yankovskiy, Ignat Daniltsev, Oleg Yankovskiy

Country: United States of America

Cockfighter

Cockfighter

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Warren Oates, Richard B. Shull, Harry Dean Stanton, Ed Begley Jr.

Bank Shot

Bank Shot

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gower Champion

Starring: George C. Scott, Joanna Cassidy, Sorrell Booke, G. Wood

Dirty Duck

Dirty Duck

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Charles Swenson

Starring: Howard Kaylan, Mark Volman, Robert Ridgely, Cynthia Adler

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

July 16, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

My Old Man

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

Your Hit Parade

Your Hit Parade

Release year: 1974

Los maniáticos

Los maniáticos

Release year: 1974

July 16, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 16, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Working by Studs Terkel

Working

By:

Studs Terkel's most well-known book, Working, is an engaging, fascinating look at the jobs and people who do them. This book contains over 100 interviews with people from all walks of life, including gravediggers to lawyers.

The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

The Memory Book

By:

You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

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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.

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

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This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

July 16, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 16, 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

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

history

Who was the US President on July 16, 1974?

On July 16, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1974?

On July 16, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 16, 1974?

On July 16, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 16th?

July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

Find out more about July 16th

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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 July 1974?

July 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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