Saturday August 17, 1974: on this day

August 17, 1974 was the 229th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1974, who was born and died on August 17, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 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 17th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1974?


August 17, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 229th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1974 can also be written as 8/17/1974 in the US and as 17/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

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August 17, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:55 am and setting at 08:03 pm.

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 17, 1974?


Famous people born on August 17, 1974:

  • Giuliana Rancic

    Giuliana rancic is a tv show host known for her work on e! news and fashion police.

  • Johannes Maria Staud

    Austrian composer.

  • Marie Lomba

    Belgium's judo champion, and winner of the olympic bronze medal in 56 kg.

  • Tomomi Kahala

    Japanese actress and singer.

  • Nicola Kraus

    American novelist.

  • Tony Hajjar

    Lebanese-american drummer (at sparta and drive-in).

  • Niclas Jensen
  • Iepe Rubingh
  • Joel Sánchez
  • Annalisa Aglioti
  • Xavier Collin
  • Reki Kawahara
  • Giuliana De Pandi
  • Joel Sánchez Ramos

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 7 months old,

or 595 months and 2 days old,

or 2587 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18112 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1974?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1974.

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August 17, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1974:

  • Edgar Dearing

    Actor (free & easy abraham lincoln), dies in 1981.

  • Aldo Palazzeschi [Giurlani]

    Italian writer dies at 89.

  • Albe Steiner
  • Aldo Palazzeschi
  • Efrén Núñez Mata

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

  • Ardenia Hall

    Known for her work in the civil rights movement.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1974:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 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 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1974 was The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 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:

  1. - The Night Chicago Died
  2. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  3. - (You're) Having My Baby
  4. - Tell Me Something Good
  5. - Please Come To Boston

August 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 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 17, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 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:

  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 17, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 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 17, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 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:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - Hang On In There Baby
  3. - Kung Fu
  4. - My Thang
  5. - Tell Me Something Good

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August 17, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Stan Lathan

Starring: Moms Mabley, Slappy White, Rosalind Cash, Moses Gunn

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

11 Harrowhouse

11 Harrowhouse

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Aram Avakian

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

August 17, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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

Autoverleih Pistulla

Autoverleih Pistulla

Release year: 1974

Starring: Eva Brumby, Oliver Collignon, Robert Fitz, Imo Heite

Sovest

Sovest

Release year: 1974

Étranger, d'où viens-tu?

Étranger, d'où viens-tu?

Release year: 1974

August 17, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Woman He Loved by Ralph G. Martin

The Woman He Loved

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Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

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

Winter Kills by Richard Condon

Winter Kills

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Richard Condon explores the assassination attempt on a president in WINTER KILLS.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

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A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.

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 …

August 17, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 17, 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

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on August 17, 1974?

On August 17, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1974?

On August 17, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1974?

On August 17, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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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