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August 21, 1974 was the 233rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 21, 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 21, 1974, who was born and died on August 21, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series (e.g. Land Of The Lost) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 1974?
- August 21, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 1974?
- August 21, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 1974?
What day of the week was August 21, 1974?
August 21, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1974 can also be written as 8/21/1974 in the US and as 21/8/1974 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:51 am and setting at 10:17 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 21, 1974?
Famous people born on August 21, 1974:
- Enzi Tibor
Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.
- Treshun Patterson
Bestselling author known for his gripping crime novels.
- Fareeda Khan
Renowned singer known for her soulful voice.
- Amy Fisher
American teenager is in the news after she was caught prostitution as a teenager and for the attempted murder of her husband's wife.
- Fabrice Grinda
Fabrice Grinda is a French entrepreneur known for co-founding multiple successful internet companies.
- Dene Nel
South African author known for his novels exploring themes of identity and belonging.
- Zavier Ellis
Renowned contemporary painter known for his abstract works.
- Martin Andanar
Filipino radio host and journalist.
- Paul Mellor
Australian rugby league player and referee.
- Johnny Reid
Scottish-canadian singer.
- Amy Adams
Actress.
- Misha Collins
Actor.
- Pietra Gay
Wnba guard / fore (houston comets).
- Scott Robertson
- Igor' Čerevčenko
- Pavel Bugalo
- David Camilleri
- Darren Caskey
- Mascia Foschi
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 7 months old,
or 595 months and 29 days old,
or 2591 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18139 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1974?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 21, 1974.
August 21, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 1974:
- Buford Pusser
Known for his role as sheriff of McNairy County, Tennessee, and his fight against crime.
- Kirpal Singh
Indian author and guru (d. 1974).
- Fernando Bello
- Giacomo Ferrari
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st
August 21, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 1974:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 1974:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
- Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
- Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
August 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. 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 21, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 21, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Tell Me Something Good
- The Staple Singers - City In The Sky
- Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
August 21, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Amazing Grace
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Stan Lathan
Starring: Moms Mabley, Slappy White, Rosalind Cash, Moses Gunn
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 21, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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:
Land of the Lost
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Brad Silberling
The Capone Investment
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Alan Gibson
Run, Joe, Run
Release year: 1974
Written by: Richard H. Landau
Starring: Paul Frees, Arch Whiting, Chad States
Country: United States of America
Rising Damp
Release year: 1974
August 21, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Dogs Of War
By: Frederick Forsyth
"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, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.
August 21, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Tank
Spasim
Who was the US President on August 21, 1974?
On August 21, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1974?
On August 21, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 1974?
On August 21, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
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.
