Saturday August 23, 1975: on this day

August 23, 1975 was the 235th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 23, 1975 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 23, 1975, who was born and died on August 23, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Fallin' In Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds), movies (e.g. Hard Times, directed by Walter Hill), TV series (e.g. The New Tom & Jerry Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 1975?


August 23, 1975 was a Saturday and it was the 235th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1975 can also be written as 8/23/1975 in the US and as 23/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

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August 23, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 1975:

  • Classical way wins championship cup at roosevelt raceway
  • Communists take over laos
  • Ethiopian junta under mengistu haile
  • Free guitarist paul kossoff revived from dead after heart attack
  • Philip kapleau conducts 1st jukai ceremony in poland
  • Successful communist coup in laos.
  • The start of the wave hill walk-off by gurindji people in australia, lasting eight years, a landmark event in the history of indigenous land rights in australia, commemorated in a 1991 paul kelly song and an annual celebration.
  • The pontiac silverdome opens in pontiac, michigan, 30 miles (48 km) northwest of detroit, michigan

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August 23, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd 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 23, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 23, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1975 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 08:55 am.

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 23, 1975?


Famous people born on August 23, 1975:

  • Joelie Benson

    Joelie Benson is a Grammy-nominated American singer and songwriter known for her soulful R&B music.

  • Eldar Sætre

    Norwegian biathlete who competed in the Winter Olympics and World Championships.

  • Delailah Dawson

    Delailah Dawson is an American author known for her fantasy and science fiction novels.

  • Rupal Thakkar

    Rupal Thakkar is an Indian entrepreneur who founded a successful technology startup.

  • Arlenne Arce

    Arlenne Arce is a Puerto Rican politician who has served in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2017.

  • Carinne Joly

    Carinne Joly is a former French volleyball player who played for the French national team.

  • Curtis Sittenfeld

    Bestselling American author known for novels like 'Prep' and 'American Wife.

  • Sean Marks

    New zealand-american basketball player, manager.

  • Eliza Carthy

    Blue murder is an english fiddler and singer-songwriter.

  • Jarkko Ruutu

    Finnish ice hockey player.

  • Rodrigo Santoro

    Actor.

  • Bünyamin Sudaş

    Turkish weightlifter.

  • Joe Andruzzi

    Nfl guard (green bay packers, super bowl 31).

  • Abdelhalim Sayah
  • Marco Ciriello
  • Gustavo Endres
  • Barbora Garbová
  • José Félix Guerrero
  • Naoya Kikuchi

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 7 months old,

or 583 months and 27 days old,

or 2538 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17772 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 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 23, 1975?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 23, 1975.

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August 23, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1975:

  • Wendell Ladner

    Wendell Ladner was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for the New Orleans Jazz and Houston Rockets.

  • Ovida Delch

    Ovida Delch was an American actress who appeared in several films during the silent era.

  • Faruk Gürler

    Turkish general (b. 1913).

  • Hank Patterson

    Actor fred ziffel-green acres, dies at 87.

  • Attilio Mattei
  • Herman Tillemans
  • Robert Mertens
  • Sidney Buchman

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Maebel Normand

    Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Essica Mitford

    Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

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August 23, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 1975:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1975:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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August 23, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 23, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1975 was Fallin' In Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fallin' In Love
  2. - One Of These Nights
  3. - Get Down Tonight
  4. - Jive Talkin'
  5. - Rhinestone Cowboy

August 23, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
  2. - Barbados
  3. - Give A Little Love
  4. - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
  5. - The Last Farewell

August 23, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1975 was Get Down Tonight by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Get Down Tonight
  2. - Dream Merchant
  3. - Your Love
  4. - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
  5. - That's The Way Of The World

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August 23, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hard Times

Hard Times

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin

Country: United States of America

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Framed

Framed

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Joe Don Baker, Conny Van Dyke, Gabriel Dell, John Marley

Zorro

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

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

August 23, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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

The New Tom & Jerry Show

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Charles A. Nichols

Floris von Rosemund

Floris von Rosemund

Release year: 1975

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Ovelha Negra

Ovelha Negra

Release year: 1975

Far Out Space Nuts

Far Out Space Nuts

Release year: 1975

Country: United States of America

August 23, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey

The Moneychangers

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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.

Breach Of Faith by Theodore H. White

Breach Of Faith

By:

We didn't immediately grasp the threat posed by Nixon's 1973-1974 crisis. The problem, however, was that the President had elevated himself above all drama and confusion.

The Ascent Of Man by J. Bronowski

The Ascent Of Man

By:

Man's Ascent

How The Good Guys Finally Won by Jimmy Breslin

How The Good Guys Finally Won

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192 pages. Hardcover. Dust jacket. The Viking Press (ISBN 0670382078). 1975 was the first year.

Conversations With Kennedy by Benjamin C. Bradlee

Conversations With Kennedy

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"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]".

August 23, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 23, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Shark Jaws

Shark Jaws

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Horror

Crash 'N Score

Crash 'N Score

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Anti-Aircraft

Anti-Aircraft

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling military shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

dnd

dnd

Platform: PLATO system

Genre: Role-playing video game

pedit5

pedit5

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Dungeon Crawl, RPG

history

Who was the US President on August 23, 1975?

On August 23, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1975?

On August 23, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1975?

On August 23, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

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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.

Discover how August 1975 calendar looked like.

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