Thursday August 21, 1975: on this day

August 21, 1975 was the 233rd day of the year 1975, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 21, 1975 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, 1975, who was born and died on August 21, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Fallin' In Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds), movies (e.g. Hard Times, directed by Walter Hill), TV series (e.g. The New Tom & Jerry Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1975?


August 21, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1975 can also be written as 8/21/1975 in the US and as 21/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

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August 21, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1975:

  • Us lightens trade embargo against cuba
  • Rick and paul reuschel become first brothers to pitch a combined shut out.

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August 21, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rabbit 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 21st, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1975 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 1975 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, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:22 pm and setting at 07:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1975.

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Who was born on August 21, 1975?


Famous people born on August 21, 1975:

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American 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...

  • Oryon Peters

    Award-winning war correspondent reporting from conflict zones around the world.

  • Annalaya Christie

    Bestselling mystery novelist known for her intricate plots and memorable characters.

  • Jasten Reynolds

    Bestselling author known for his mystery novels.

  • Cordai Barnes

    Bestselling author known for captivating mystery novels.

  • Rudean

    Renowned R&B singer known for her powerful vocals.

  • Rodrigues Oliveira

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Koriana Fitzgerald

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

  • Aldwin Geraldez

    Renowned for his vibrant abstract paintings.

  • Cerita Watson

    Renowned for her captivating storytelling style.

  • Calvyn Duffy

    Renowned poet known for his introspective and emotional verses.

  • Valine Valentine

    Bestselling romance novelist known for her heartwarming stories.

  • Kharson Thorne

    Bestselling fantasy novelist known for intricate world-building.

  • Jhream Brigette

    Renowned for her captivating fantasy novels.

  • Chisum

    Bestselling author known for his captivating mystery novels.

  • Gevon Giovanni

    Renowned for his captivating fantasy novels.

  • Derrico

    Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his innovative style.

  • Dysen Lore

    Renowned fantasy writer known for intricate world-building.

  • Teonia Pea

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and introspective works.

  • Vandella Berry

    Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

  • Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine

    American actress and singer.

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August 21, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 7 months old,

or 583 months and 8 days old,

or 2536 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17753 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 1975.

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, 1975?

There are 145 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, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1975.

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August 21, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1975:

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Orval Dryden

    Orval Dryden was a renowned journalist who reported on international affairs.

  • Manuel Seoane

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian 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...

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Floyed Ritter

    Contributed to the field of quantum mechanics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1975:

  • 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, 1975:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 21, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1975 was Fallin' In Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 21, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fallin' In Love
  2. - One Of These Nights
  3. - Get Down Tonight
  4. - Jive Talkin'
  5. - Rhinestone Cowboy

August 21, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 21, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
  2. - Barbados
  3. - Give A Little Love
  4. - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
  5. - The Last Farewell

August 21, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1975 was Get Down Tonight by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 21, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Get Down Tonight
  2. - Dream Merchant
  3. - Your Love
  4. - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
  5. - That's The Way Of The World

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August 21, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hard Times

Hard Times

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin

Country: United States of America

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Framed

Framed

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Joe Don Baker, Conny Van Dyke, Gabriel Dell, John Marley

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

August 21, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 1975 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 New Tom & Jerry Show

The New Tom & Jerry Show

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Charles A. Nichols

Floris von Rosemund

Floris von Rosemund

Release year: 1975

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Ovelha Negra

Ovelha Negra

Release year: 1975

Far Out Space Nuts

Far Out Space Nuts

Release year: 1975

Country: United States of America

August 21, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Breach Of Faith by Theodore H. White

Breach Of Faith

By:

We didn't immediately grasp the threat posed by Nixon's 1973-1974 crisis. The problem, however, was that the President had elevated himself above all drama and confusion.

The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins

The Eagle Has Landed

By:

Hitler orders Hitler to do the impossible as the Allies begin to turn the tide of war. He will either kidnap Winston Churchill or kill him.

Without Feathers by Woody Allen

Without Feathers

By:

These are some of the most hilarious tales and ruminations that have ever been published by one of the greatest comic minds of all time.

The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey

The Moneychangers

By:

Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.

Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow

Ragtime

By:

The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.

August 21, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Shark Jaws

Shark Jaws

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Horror

Steeplechase

Steeplechase

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sports simulation

Destruction Derby

Destruction Derby

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Exidy

Panther

Panther

Platform: PLATO System

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

dnd

dnd

Platform: PLATO system

Genre: Role-playing video game

history

Who was the US President on August 21, 1975?

On August 21, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1975?

On August 21, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1975?

On August 21, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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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.

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What happened in 1975?

1975 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
  • British population agrees to European Common Market membership
  • Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal

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What was the calendar for August 1975?

August 1975 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.

Discover how August 1975 calendar looked like.

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