Tuesday August 27, 1974: on this day

August 27, 1974 was the 239th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 27, 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 27, 1974, who was born and died on August 27, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. Paper Moon, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. Kolchak: The Night Stalker) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 27, 1974?


August 27, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1974 can also be written as 8/27/1974 in the US and as 27/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

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August 27, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 27, 1974:

  • New york mets' benny ayala hits a home run in his first at bat.

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August 27, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th 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 27, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 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 August 27th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 27, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 27, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 02:21 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 27, 1974?


Famous people born on August 27, 1974:

  • Oshun Kuti

    Oshun Kuti is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, known for her blend of Afrobeat, soul, and traditional Yoruba music.

  • Aaron Downey

    Canadian ice hockey player and coach.

  • Manny Fernandez

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Michael Mason

    New zealand cricketer.

  • Mohammad Yousuf

    Pakistani cricketer.

  • José Vidro

    Puerto rican-american baseball player.

  • Meredith Eaton

    Actress.

  • Sean Woodson

    Safety (buffalo bills).

  • Dolores Bevilacqua
  • Giovanni Rossi
  • Darren Goldstein
  • Dado Coletti
  • Julia Deans
  • Chico Benymon
  • Riccardo Muccioli
  • Fabiola Colmenares
  • Carolina Ferre

Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

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August 27, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 7 months old,

or 595 months and 1 day old,

or 2587 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18111 days old,

if you were born on August 27, 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 27, 1974?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 27, 1974.

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August 27, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 27, 1974:

  • Robert Wilder
  • Tian Fang
  • Amilcare Pizzi
  • Otto Strasser

What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Bharat Ratna

    Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Jaysiah Washington

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

  • Malcolm Browne

    Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist known for his work in Vietnam.

  • Margeart Bourke-White

    Renowned photojournalist known for her work during World War II.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 27th

holidays

August 27, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 1974:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
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August 27, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 27, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 27, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 27, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (You're) Having My Baby
  2. - I Shot The Sheriff
  3. - Tell Me Something Good
  4. - The Night Chicago Died
  5. - Feel Like Makin' Love

August 27, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 27, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When Will I See You Again
  2. - Rock Your Baby
  3. - You Make Me Feel Brand New
  4. - Born With A Smile On My Face
  5. - Summerlove Sensation

August 27, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 27, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 27, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
  3. - Then Came You
  4. - Hang On In There Baby
  5. - Live It Up Part 1

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August 27, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Paper Moon

Paper Moon

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman

Country: United States of America

The Phantom of Liberty

The Phantom of Liberty

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Luis Buñuel

Starring: Jean-Claude Brialy, Adolfo Celi, Michel Piccoli, Monica Vitti

Country: United States of America

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

Julia

Julia

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Sigi Rothemund

Starring: Jean-Claude Bouillon, Sylvia Kristel, Teri Tordai, Gisela Hahn

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

August 27, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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:

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brad Silberling

The Capone Investment

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

Petrocelli

Petrocelli

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

August 27, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 27, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Woman He Loved by Ralph G. Martin

The Woman He Loved

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Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

By:

Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

By:

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

The Fan Club by Irving Wallace

The Fan Club

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The War Between The Tates by Alison Lurie

The War Between The Tates

By:

If a husband is unable to control his wife, and she becomes a wreck, civil war can break out in their family Erica Tate would not mind getting up every morning if it meant that her husband was a criminal.

August 27, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 27, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

history

Who was the US President on August 27, 1974?

On August 27, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1974?

On August 27, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 1974?

On August 27, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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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 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.

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