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August 25, 1974 was the 237th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 25, 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 25, 1974, who was born and died on August 25, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 25, 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 25th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 25, 1974?
- August 25, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 25, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 25, 1974?
- August 25, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 25, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- August 25, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 25, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- August 25, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 25, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 25, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 25, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 25, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on August 25, 1974?
What day of the week was August 25, 1974?
August 25, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 237th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 25, 1974 can also be written as 8/25/1974 in the US and as 25/8/1974 in UK and Europe.
August 25, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 25, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 25th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 25, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 25, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 03:01 pm and setting at 12:31 am.
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 25, 1974?
Famous people born on August 25, 1974:
- Izumi Maki
Renowned female boxer from Japan.
- Romanda Nash
Legendary basketball player known for her scoring prowess.
- Eric Millegan
American actor.
- Pablo Ozuna
Dominican baseball player.
- Mike Jenkins
Wide receiver (cincinnati bengals).
- Dave Luza
Dutch comedian.
- Darren Benson
Nfl defensive tackle (dallas cowboys).
- Chris Mantilla
West palm beach, florida -- diver (1996 olympics).
- Gary Matthews Jr
- Motohiro Yoshida
- Simone Bertoletti
- Francesco Saverio Caruso
- Barry Cowan
- Mark Geiger
- Giancarlo Dias Dantas
- Matteo Nana
- Violeta Riaubiškytė
- Elmir Xankişiyev
- Francesco Caruso
Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![Yifei Liu]()
Yifei LiuYifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.
![Blake Lively]()
Blake LivelyBlake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.
![Billy Ray Cyrus]()
Billy Ray CyrusBilly ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...
![Claudia Schiffer]()
Claudia SchifferGerman model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.
![Tim Burton]()
Tim BurtonAmerican filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.
![Rachel Bilson]()
Rachel BilsonAmerican actress.
![Elvis Costello]()
Elvis CostelloElvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...
![Jonathan Togo]()
Jonathan TogoTogo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
August 25, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 7 months old,
or 595 months and 24 days old,
or 2590 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18134 days old,
if you were born on August 25, 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 25, 1974?
There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 25, 1974.
August 25, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 25, 1974:
- Blanche Amblard
- Luigi Carmagnola
- Caberto Conelli
- Virgilio Polara
What famous deaths happened on August 25th?
Famous deaths on August 25th:
![Paul Muni]()
Paul MuniPaul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.
![Samantha Smith]()
Samantha SmithAmerican actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).
![Marvin Kaplan]()
Marvin KaplanAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![William Hall]()
William HallCanadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).
- Michaeal Faraday
Contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
- Aalliyah Haughton
Aalliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.
- Petr Neruda
Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.
- Kenetra Aaliyah
Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.
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August 25, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 25, 1974:
- Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
- RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
- Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
- Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
August 25, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 25, 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 25, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 25, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 25, 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 25, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 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 25, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 25, 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 25, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 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 25, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 25, 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 25, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 25, 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 25, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 25, 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 25, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 25, 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 Wall Street Gang
By: Richard Ney
THE WALL STREET GANG, IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT IF YOU SCRAP TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO THE MARKET AND ATTACK THE FINANCIAL CONSPIRACY WITH ITS OWN WEAPONS, YOU CAN BEAT STOCK
The Woman He Loved
By: Ralph G. Martin
Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972
The Cia And The Cult Of Intelligence
By: Victor Marchetti and John D. Marks
What's the CIA doing? What is it doing and why? The U.S. government's other elements are so mysterious that they seem to be almost unrecognizable.
August 25, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 25, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Elimination
Tank
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on August 25, 1974?
On August 25, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1974?
On August 25, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 25, 1974?
On August 25, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 25th?
August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:
- 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
- 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.
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.
