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July 26, 1974 was the 207th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is July 26, 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 26, 1974, who was born and died on July 26, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 26, 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 26th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 26, 1974?
- July 26, 1974: What happened on that day?
- July 26, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 26, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 26, 1974?
- July 26, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 26, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- July 26, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- July 26, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 26, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 26, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 26, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 26, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on July 26, 1974?
What day of the week was July 26, 1974?
July 26, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 207th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 26, 1974 can also be written as 7/26/1974 in the US and as 26/7/1974 in UK and Europe.
July 26, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 26, 1974:
- Greek prime minister constantinos karamanlis forms the country's first civil government after seven years of military rule.
July 26, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th 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 26, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 26th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 26, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 26, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 26, 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 26, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 02:13 pm and setting at 12:18 am.
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 26, 1974?
Famous people born on July 26, 1974:
![Jay R. Ferguson]()
Jay R. FergusonJay r. ferguson is an american actor known for his roles in mad men and the conners.
- Daniel Negreanu
Daniel negreanu is a canadian professional poker player known for his success in high-stakes poker tournaments and his charismatic...
- Bubba Wells
Nba forward (dallas mavericks).
- Sam Beam
Sam beam is a musician known for his indie folk music and for being the founder of the band iron & wine.
- Kees Meeuws
New zealand rugby player and coach.
- Dean Sturridge
English footballer and sportscaster.
- Iron & Wine
American singer-songwriter.
- Željko Sopić
- David Constantin
- Alexander Cruzata
- Seiichiro Okuno
- Kōji Seo
- Martín Basso
Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:
![Sandra Bullock]()
Sandra BullockAmerican actress and producer.
![Jason Statham]()
Jason StathamJason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.
![Mick Jagger]()
Mick JaggerBritish singer, songwriter, actor and musician.
![Kate Beckinsale]()
Kate BeckinsaleKate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.
![Walter Brennan]()
Walter BrennanWalter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...
![Taylor Momsen]()
Taylor MomsenTaylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...
![Kevin Spacey]()
Kevin SpaceyAmerican actor.
![Helen Mirren]()
Helen MirrenBritish actress and winner of a variety of awards.
![Alice Taglioni]()
Alice TaglioniShe was a french actress, of corsican heritage.
![Elizabeth Gillies]()
Elizabeth GilliesElizabeth gillies is an american actress known for her role as jade west on the tv show victorious.
July 26, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 8 months old,
or 596 months and 25 days old,
or 2595 weeks and 1 day old,
or 18166 days old,
if you were born on July 26, 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 26, 1974?
There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 26, 1974.
July 26, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 26, 1974:
- Arthur K Watson
At 55, a us businessman (ibm) dies.
- Charlotte MT "Lotte" Bartschart
Actress (dolle lolia), dies at age 82.
What famous deaths happened on July 26th?
Famous deaths on July 26th:
![Olivia de Havilland]()
Olivia de HavillandOlivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...
![June Foray]()
June ForayLegendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.
![Russi Taylor]()
Russi TaylorAmerican voice actress (d. 2019).
![Lupe Ontiveros]()
Lupe OntiverosAmerican actress and producer (d.2012).
![Terry Scott]()
Terry ScottBritish actor (born 1927).
![Lilian Harvey]()
Lilian HarveyBritish actress (congress dances).
- Eva Perón
Argentine actress, who was active in radio and films before she married juan peron on 10/21/1945.
- Ikeya Seki
Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.
- Tawfiq al-Hakim
Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.
- Yun Wang
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
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July 26, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 26, 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 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1974 was Annie's Song by John Denver, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.
July 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 26, 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:
- John Denver - Annie's Song
- Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
- The Righteous Brothers - Rock And Roll Heaven
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- Steely Dan - Rikki Don't Lose That Number
July 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.
July 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 26, 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:
- Charles Aznavour - She
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- The Drifters - Kissin' In The Back Row
- Slade - Bangin' Man
- Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run
July 26, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1974 was My Thang by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.
July 26, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 26, 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:
- James Brown - My Thang
- The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- Bobby Womack - You're Welcome, Stop On By
July 26, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 26, 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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: Warren Oates, Isela Vega, Robert Webber, Gig Young
Country: United States of America
Almost Human
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Tomas Milian, Henry Silva, Laura Belli, Gino Santercole
California Split
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles
Macon County Line
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Richard Compton
Starring: Alan Vint, Cheryl Waters, Max Baer Jr., Geoffrey Lewis
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 26, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 26, 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
July 26, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 26, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
By: John le Carre
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.
The Snare Of The Hunter
By: Helen MacInnes
A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt
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.
Times To Remember
By: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.
Cashelmara
By: Susan Howatch
A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.
July 26, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 26, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Tank
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on July 26, 1974?
On July 26, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1974?
On July 26, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 26, 1974?
On July 26, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 26th?
July 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
- 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
- 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.
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.
