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About August 28th, 1975, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 28th, 1975 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Shania Twain, Jack Black
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Get Down Tonight by K.C and the Sunshine Band
- #1 UK song: I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics
- Popular movie: Salon Kitty directed by Tinto Brass
More about August 28th, 1975? See below for more news and curiosities on August 28th, 1975.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1975?
- August 28, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1975?
- August 28, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1975?
What day of the week was August 28, 1975?
August 28, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 240th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1975 can also be written as 8/28/1975 in the US and as 28/8/1975 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
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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 28, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1975 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 1975 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 28, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:13 pm and setting at 01:44 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1975.
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Who was born on August 28, 1975?
Famous people born on August 28, 1975:
- Brian Eldredge
Brian Eldredge is a former American figure skater who competed in men's singles.
- Vera Jordanova
Finnish actress and model.
- Gamaliel Rodriguez
Contemporary playwright known for his innovative and thought-provoking works.
- Jade Raymond
Canadian entrepreneur known for her work in the video game industry.
- Royce Willis
New zealand rugby player.
- Gareth Farrelly
Manager and footballer from ireland.
- Jamie Cureton
English footballer.
- Hamish McLachlan
Australian television personality.
- Douglas Faneuil
American stockbroker and key witness in martha stewart's trial.
- Yūko Gotō
Japanese voice actress.
- Nick Tarabay
- Senad Tiganj
- João Tordo
- Eugene Byrd
- Ryan Bailey
- Stefano Canti
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 8 months old,
or 584 months and 9 days old,
or 2540 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17785 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 1975.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 28, 1975?
There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1975.
August 28, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1975:
- Fritz Wotruba
The wotruba church was designed by an austrian sculptor (d. 1975).
- Emile Maurice Joseph Lamy
- Francesco Verga
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1975:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 28, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1975 was Get Down Tonight by K.C and the Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 28, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
- Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds - Fallin' In Love
- Glen Campbell - Rhinestone Cowboy
- Eagles - One Of These Nights
- James Taylor - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
August 28, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 28, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Stylistics - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
- Typically Tropical - Barbados
- Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
- Smokie - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
- Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell
August 28, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1975 was Your Love by Graham Central Station, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 28, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Graham Central Station - Your Love
- KC And The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
- New Birth - Dream Merchant
- The Pointer Sisters - How Long (Betcha' Got A Chick On The Side)
- Earth, Wind & Fire - That's The Way Of The World
August 28, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Zorro
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita
Country: Italy
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
Release year: 1975
Directed by: John Trent
Starring: Anthony Newley, Stefanie Powers, Isaac Hayes, Lloyd Bochner
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Milos Forman
Hard Times
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Walter Hill
Starring: Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin
Country: United States of America
August 28, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 1975 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 New Tom & Jerry Show
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Charles A. Nichols
Floris von Rosemund
Release year: 1975
Musical Chairs
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom
When Things Were Rotten
Release year: 1975
Country: United States of America
Welcome Back, Kotter
Release year: 1975
Country: United States of America
August 28, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Conversations With Kennedy
By: Benjamin C. Bradlee
"Give[s] us] a good idea about Jack Kennedy's real like--probably as good as any idea that is likely to be written [about him]".
Circus
By: Alistair MacLean
The classic tale of espionage in Cold War Europe is back! Where the greatest circus acrobat of the world must enter an impenetrable castle, the master of action has reissued it.
The Moneychangers
By: Arthur Hailey
Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.
Shogun
By: James Clavell
An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.
August 28, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crash 'N Score
Steeplechase
Doctor Pong
dnd
pedit5
Who was the US President on August 28, 1975?
On August 28, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1975?
On August 28, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1975?
On August 28, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
What happened in 1975?
1975 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
- British population agrees to European Common Market membership
- Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal
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What was the calendar for August 1975?
August 1975 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.
