Saturday July 20, 1974: on this day

July 20, 1974 was the 201st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 20, 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 20, 1974, who was born and died on July 20, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 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 20th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 20, 1974?


July 20, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 201st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1974 can also be written as 7/20/1974 in the US and as 20/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

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July 20, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 1974:

  • Heng yo and heng ju, completes 1,000 mile (sf-seattle) pilgrimage
  • Turkish occupation of cyprus: forces from turkey invade cyprus after a ''coup d' etat'', organised by the dictator of greece, against president makarios. nato's council praises the united states and the united kingdom for attempts to settle the dispute. syria and egypt put their militaries on alert.
  • Turkish invasion of cyprus: forces from turkey invade cyprus after a , organised by the dictator of greece, against president makarios.

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July 20, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th 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 20, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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July 20, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 20, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 20, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 09:35 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 20, 1974?


Famous people born on July 20, 1974:

  • Simon Rex
    Simon Rex

    Simon rex is an american actor, comedian, and former rapper known for his roles in the scary movie franchise and the tv show what i like...

  • Bengie Molina

    Bengie Molina is a former Major League Baseball catcher who has also ventured into entrepreneurship.

  • Divina Valencia

    Filipino actress known for her roles in television and film.

  • Blaine Wilson

    Blaine Wilson is a former American gymnast who represented the United States in multiple Olympic Games.

  • Kevin Meadows

    Gay rights activist.

  • Phofo

    American musician.

  • Marc Fitoussi
  • Abdulaziz Al-Janoubi
  • Filippo Mannucci
  • Bonny B. (Su Pheaktra Bonnyface Chanmongkhon

Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:

  • Gisele Bündchen
    Gisele Bündchen

    Brazilian actress, model and producer.

  • Osric Chau
    Osric Chau

    Osric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.

  • Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah

    Naseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.

  • Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood

    American actress.

  • Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh

    Sandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.

  • Chris Cornell
    Chris Cornell

    American musician (soundgarden, audioslave).

  • Josh Holloway
    Josh Holloway

    Josh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.

  • Omar Epps
    Omar Epps

    Omar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.

  • Ray Allen
    Ray Allen

    American basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

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July 20, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 8 months old,

or 596 months and 9 days old,

or 2592 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18150 days old,

if you were born on July 20, 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 20, 1974?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 20, 1974.

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July 20, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 20, 1974:

  • Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins

    Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).

  • Kamal Dasgupta

    Renowned Indian author known for his contributions to Bengali literature.

  • Gaspar Gómez de la Serna

What famous deaths happened on July 20th?

Famous deaths on July 20th:

  • Bruce Lee
    Bruce Lee

    Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.

  • Mildred Harris
    Mildred Harris

    Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

  • Linda Stirling
    Linda Stirling

    At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.

  • Mary Treen
    Mary Treen

    Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.

  • Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn

    Dies at 69.

  • Jarious Smith

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Amarien Delacroix

    Famous for vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Krrish Singh

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 20th

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July 20, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 20, 1974:

  • St. Jerome Aemiliani
  • St. Rufina
  • St. Flavian
  • St. Justa
  • St. Margaret of Antioch
  • St. Sabinus
  • St. Joseph of Barsabas
  • Brazil - Friendship Day
  • St. Ceslas
  • Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)

Observances on July 20, 1974:

  • International Moon Day
  • World Chess Day
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July 20, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 20, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 20, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1974 was My Thang by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 20, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 20, 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 20, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 20, 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 20, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 20, 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 20, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 20, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

Burr by Gore Vidal

Burr

By:

Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

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

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

July 20, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 20, 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 July 20, 1974?

On July 20, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1974?

On July 20, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 20, 1974?

On July 20, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 20th?

July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.

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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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