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July 21, 1974 was the 202nd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is July 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 July 21, 1974, who was born and died on July 21, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 21, 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 21st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 21, 1974?
- July 21, 1974: What happened on that day?
- July 21, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 21, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 21, 1974?
- July 21, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 21, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- July 21, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 21, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- July 21, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 21, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 21, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 21, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 21, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on July 21, 1974?
What day of the week was July 21, 1974?
July 21, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 21, 1974 can also be written as 7/21/1974 in the US and as 21/7/1974 in UK and Europe.
July 21, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 21, 1974:
- Eddy merckx wins his 5th tour de france
- House judiciary approves 2 articles of impeachment against president nixon
July 21, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st 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 21, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 21st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 21, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 21, 1974 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:23 am and setting at 10:06 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 21, 1974?
Famous people born on July 21, 1974:
- Lidiya Grigoryeva
Russian long-distance runner who won the silver medal in the marathon at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
- Franklin Foer
American journalist and author, known for his works on politics and culture.
- Edsel Dope
Lead vocalist of the rock band Dope.
- Geoff Jenkins
American baseball coach and player.
- René Reinumägi
Estonian actor, director, and screenwriter.
- Bharath
Indian actor.
- Simon Rex
Actor.
- Steve Byrne
American actor and comedian.
- Trita Parsi
- Daniel Thioune
- Gianfranco Angelini
- Ibrahim Al-Shahrani
- Elisa Luccarini
- Andy Näser
- Rajko Tavčar
- Florentine Lahme
- Iván Knez
- Frédéric Biancalani
- Viviana Varese
Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:
![Robin Williams]()
Robin WilliamsAfter learning improv at l.a.
![Romeo Santos]()
Romeo SantosRomeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.
![Aashish Chaudhary]()
Aashish ChaudharyIndian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.
![Sara Sampaio]()
Sara SampaioSara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.
![Don Knotts]()
Don KnottsDon knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
![Josh Hartnett]()
Josh HartnettJosh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.
![Charlotte Gainsbourg]()
Charlotte GainsbourgFrench-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).
![Jon Lovitz]()
Jon LovitzJon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.
![Jaime Murray]()
Jaime MurrayAn english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".
July 21, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 8 months old,
or 596 months and 29 days old,
or 2595 weeks and 5 days old,
or 18170 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 21, 1974?
There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 21, 1974.
July 21, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 21, 1974:
- Stephanos Marinis
Greek painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Willem F K Hussem
Painter/poet (steltlopen on sea), dies at the age of 74.
- Adolf Leo Oppenheim
- Mario Carniello
- Adolfo Muñoz Alonso
What famous deaths happened on July 21st?
Famous deaths on July 21st:
![Angharad Rees]()
Angharad ReesEnglish-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).
![Basil Rathbone]()
Basil RathboneFor over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.
![John Heard]()
John HeardAmerican actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.
![Herb Edelman]()
Herb EdelmanActor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.
- Leisel Mueller
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.
- Arwilda Davis
American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.
- Adoria Klenk
Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.
- Bruk Dumitriu
Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.
- Johnye Strickland
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
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July 21, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 21, 1974:
- St. Zoticus
- St. Victor of Marseilles
- St. Barhadbesciabus
- St. Arbogastus
- Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
- Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
- Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
- Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
- Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
July 21, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 21, 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 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.
July 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 21, 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:
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- John Denver - Annie's Song
- The Righteous Brothers - Rock And Roll Heaven
- Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
- Gladys Knight and the Pips - On And On
July 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.
July 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 21, 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:
- Charles Aznavour - She
- The Drifters - Kissin' In The Back Row
- Slade - Bangin' Man
- Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run
July 21, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1974 was My Thang by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.
July 21, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 21, 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:
- James Brown - My Thang
- The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - On And On
- The Impressions - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
July 21, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 21, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Mirror
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky
Starring: Margarita Terekhova, Filipp Yankovskiy, Ignat Daniltsev, Oleg Yankovskiy
Country: United States of America
Cockfighter
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Warren Oates, Richard B. Shull, Harry Dean Stanton, Ed Begley Jr.
Bank Shot
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Gower Champion
Starring: George C. Scott, Joanna Cassidy, Sorrell Booke, G. Wood
Dirty Duck
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Charles Swenson
Starring: Howard Kaylan, Mark Volman, Robert Ridgely, Cynthia Adler
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 21, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
The Capone Investment
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Alan Gibson
Your Hit Parade
Release year: 1974
Los maniáticos
Release year: 1974
L'homme au contrat
Release year: 1974
July 21, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 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.
I Heard The Owl Call My Name
By: Margaret Craven
Kingcome is a village nestled in the Pacific Northwest's remote wilderness. It was established by two brothers, Kwakiutl myth.
Working
By: Studs Terkel
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.
Burr
By: Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.
The Memory Book
By: Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
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.
July 21, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 21, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Who was the US President on July 21, 1974?
On July 21, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1974?
On July 21, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 21, 1974?
On July 21, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 21st?
July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
- 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.
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.
