Wednesday July 24, 1974: on this day

July 24, 1974 was the 205th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 24, 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 24, 1974, who was born and died on July 24, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 24, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Annie's Song by John Denver), movies (e.g. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, directed by Sam Peckinpah), 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 24th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 24, 1974?


July 24, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 205th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1974 can also be written as 7/24/1974 in the US and as 24/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

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July 24, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 1974:

  • Supreme court unanimously rules nixon must turn over watergate tapes
  • Watergate scandal: the united states supreme court unanimously ruled that president richard nixon did not have the authority to withhold subpoenaed white house tapes and they order him to surrender the tapes to the watergate special prosecutor.
  • After the turkish invasion of cyprus the greek military junta collapses and democracy is restored.

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July 24, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th 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 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 24, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 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 July 24th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 24, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on July 24, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 24, 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 24, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:00 pm and setting at 11:08 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 24, 1974?


Famous people born on July 24, 1974:

  • Trentan Doyle Hancock

    Known for his unique narrative-driven artworks.

  • Andy Gomarsall

    English rugby player.

  • Stephen Williams

    Youtube star.

  • Steve Bornhoeft

    Lagrange, illinois -- canoe (1996 olympics).

  • Maurice Greene

    Athlete.

  • Stephanie March

    Actress.

  • Kathryn Hahn

    Actress.

  • Akemi Okazato
  • Atsuhiro Miura
  • Afonso Rodrigues da Silva
  • Eugene Mirman
  • Haris Brkić
  • Ziyad Al-Kord
  • Pedro Arreitunandia
  • Carl-Michael Eide
  • Morgana Forcella
  • Irene Germini
  • Gianluca Grigoletto

Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer, actress and businesswoman.

  • Daveigh Chase
    Daveigh Chase

    Daveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.

  • Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter

    Lynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.

  • Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.

  • Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne

    Actress from australia.

  • Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin

    Award-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.

  • Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth

    Kristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...

  • Gus Van Sant
    Gus Van Sant

    American filmmaker.

  • Bindi Irwin
    Bindi Irwin

    The daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.

  • Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer

    English actor and tv presenter.

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July 24, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 8 months old,

or 596 months and 26 days old,

or 2595 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18167 days old,

if you were born on July 24, 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 24, 1974?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 24, 1974.

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July 24, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 24, 1974:

  • Cabe Chadwick

    Cabe Chadwick was a British physicist who discovered the neutron, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1935.

  • Chadric Chadwick

    Chadric Chadwick was a British physicist who discovered the neutron, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1935.

  • March Chadwick

    March Chadwick was a British physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1935 for his discovery of the neutron.

  • Jomes Chadwick

    Discovered the neutron.

  • Chris Chubbock

    Us tv newscaster shoots himself on the air.

  • Ernest Milton

    Actor (julius caesar, cat girl), dies at 84.

  • James Chadwick (83)

What famous deaths happened on July 24th?

Famous deaths on July 24th:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

  • Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett

    American actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Chad Everett
    Chad Everett

    Chad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine

    Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.

  • Rene Requiestas
    Rene Requiestas

    Actor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).

  • Victor Moore
    Victor Moore

    At 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.

  • Etrulia Pitts

    Renowned American painter known for her vibrant abstract artworks.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 24th

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July 24, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 24, 1974:

  • Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
  • St. Ruffin
  • St. Wulfhad
  • St. David
  • St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
  • St. Lewine
  • St. Kinga/Cunegundes
  • St. Francis Solano
  • St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
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July 24, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 24, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 22nd and July 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1974 was Annie's Song by John Denver, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 24, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Annie's Song
  2. - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  3. - Rock And Roll Heaven
  4. - Rock Your Baby
  5. - Rikki Don't Lose That Number

July 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 24, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - She
  2. - Rock Your Baby
  3. - Kissin' In The Back Row
  4. - Bangin' Man
  5. - Band On The Run

July 24, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1974 was My Thang by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 24, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 24, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Thang
  2. - Rock The Boat
  3. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  4. - Rock Your Baby
  5. - You're Welcome, Stop On By

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July 24, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 24, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah

Starring: Warren Oates, Isela Vega, Robert Webber, Gig Young

Country: United States of America

Almost Human

Almost Human

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Tomas Milian, Henry Silva, Laura Belli, Gino Santercole

California Split

California Split

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles

Macon County Line

Macon County Line

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Richard Compton

Starring: Alan Vint, Cheryl Waters, Max Baer Jr., Geoffrey Lewis

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 24, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 24, 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

July 24, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 24, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

By:

A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

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 …

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

By:

The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

By:

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

I Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven

I Heard The Owl Call My Name

By:

Kingcome is a village nestled in the Pacific Northwest's remote wilderness. It was established by two brothers, Kwakiutl myth.

July 24, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 24, 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

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

history

Who was the US President on July 24, 1974?

On July 24, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 1974?

On July 24, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 24, 1974?

On July 24, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 24th?

July 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
  • 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
  • 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.

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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.

Discover how July 1974 calendar looked like.

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