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August 11, 1974 was the 223rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 11, 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 11, 1974, who was born and died on August 11, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. The Longest Yard, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. The Capone Investment) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 11, 1974?
- August 11, 1974: What happened on that day?
- August 11, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 11, 1974?
- August 11, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 11, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 11, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- August 11, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 11, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 11, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 11, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 11, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on August 11, 1974?
What day of the week was August 11, 1974?
August 11, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 1974 can also be written as 8/11/1974 in the US and as 11/8/1974 in UK and Europe.
August 11, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1974:
- 56th pga championship: lee trevino shoots a 276 at tanglewood, north carolina
- Coup in east-timor under udt
- Head-on collision between two buses kills 21 (ankara, turkey).
August 11, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 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 11, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 11, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1974 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:28 pm and setting at 03:33 pm.
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 11, 1974?
Famous people born on August 11, 1974:
![Chris Messina]()
Chris MessinaAmerican producer and actor.
![Affion Crockett]()
Affion CrockettAffion crockett is a comedian known for his work on television and in films, as well as for his celebrity impressions and comedic sketches.
- Audrey Mestre
Audrey Mestre was a renowned freediver known for her deep dives.
- Marie-France Dubreuil
Canadian figure skater.
- Jeannie Millar
Jeannie millar is an american actress known for her roles in various b-movies and tv shows.
- Carolyn Murphy
American model and actress.
- Hadiqa Kiani
Pakistani singer, songwriter and philanthropist.
- Anju Jain
Indian cricketer and coach.
- Kira Kener
American pornographic actress.
- Landau Murphy
Jr.
- Joo Jin-mo
Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:
![Hulk Hogan]()
Hulk HoganHulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...
![Chris Hemsworth]()
Chris HemsworthChris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Viola Davis]()
Viola DavisViola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...
![Arlene Dahl]()
Arlene DahlArlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...
![Alyson Stoner]()
Alyson StonerAmerican actress, model and singer.
![Pervez Musharraf]()
Pervez MusharrafPakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.
![Alex Haley]()
Alex HaleyAmerican journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".
![Eric Carmen]()
Eric CarmenAmerican singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).
![Fernando Arrabal]()
Fernando ArrabalSpanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.
![Anna Gunn]()
Anna GunnTv actress.
August 11, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 8 months old,
or 596 months and 7 days old,
or 2592 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18148 days old,
if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 1974?
There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1974.
August 11, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 11, 1974:
- Vicente Emilio Sojo
Venezuelan conductor and composer (b. 1887).
- Jan Tschichold
German-swiss graphic designer and typographer (d. 1974).
- José Falcón
What famous deaths happened on August 11th?
Famous deaths on August 11th:
![Robin Williams]()
Robin WilliamsAfter learning improv at l.a.
![Anne Heche]()
Anne HecheAmerican actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Anne Ramsey]()
Anne RamseyAmerican actress (d. 1988).
![Phil Harris]()
Phil HarrisAmerican singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).
![John Meillon]()
John MeillonActor (wild duck crocodile dundee).
![Tom Drake]()
Tom DrakeActor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.
![George Furth]()
George FurthAmerican playwright and actor (d. 2008).
- Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.
- Jackson Pollock
American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.
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August 11, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 11, 1974:
- Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
- Taiwan - Valentine's Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
- St. Chromatius
- St. Equitius
- St. Gery/Gaugericus
- St. Susanna
- Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
August 11, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 11, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
- John Denver - Annie's Song
- Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
- Dave Loggins - Please Come To Boston
August 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 11, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. 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 11, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 11, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 11, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- James Brown - My Thang
- The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
- Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
August 11, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 11, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Longest Yard
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad
Country: United States of America
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
Harry and Tonto
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Starring: Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, René Enríquez, Herbert Berghof
Patthar Aur Payal
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Harmesh Malhotra
Starring: Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Vinod Khanna, Ajit
August 11, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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
Barney Miller
Release year: 1974
Written by: Danny Arnold, Theodore J. Flicker
Starring: Hal Linden, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Steve Landesberg
Country: United States of America
Rush
Release year: 1974
Starring: John Waters, Max Meldrum, Alain Doutey, Vincent Ball
Country: Australia
Der Herr Kottnik
Release year: 1974
August 11, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 11, 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.
Winter Kills
By: Richard Condon
Richard Condon explores the assassination attempt on a president in WINTER KILLS.
Widow
By: Lynn Caine
True story of a woman who became a widow suddenly and was faced with grief, pain and the uncertainty of being a widow.
The Dogs Of War
By: Frederick Forsyth
"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 …
August 11, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 11, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on August 11, 1974?
On August 11, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1974?
On August 11, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 11, 1974?
On August 11, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 11th?
August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
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.
