Thursday August 29, 1974: on this day

August 29, 1974 was the 241st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 29, 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 29, 1974, who was born and died on August 29, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 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 29th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 29, 1974?


August 29, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 241st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1974 can also be written as 8/29/1974 in the US and as 29/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

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August 29, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 29, 1974:

  • Ussr performs underground nuclear test at novaya zemlya ussr

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August 29, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th 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 29, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 29th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 29, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 29, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:43 pm and setting at 04:17 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 29, 1974?


Famous people born on August 29, 1974:

  • Kumi Tanioka

    Japanese keyboard player and composer.

  • Jen Kirkman

    Comedian.

  • Brad Boston

    Sarnia, ontario -- soling yachter (1996 olympics).

  • Kenneth Perez
  • Carlos Torrent
  • Mario Winans
  • Denis Caniza
  • David Messina
  • Moos
  • Nicola Amoruso
  • Aino Kinjō

Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:

  • Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson

    American singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.

  • Lea Michele
    Lea Michele

    Lea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.

  • Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman

    Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

  • John McCain
    John McCain

    American politician.

  • Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino

    Carla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.

  • William Levy
    William Levy

    William levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.

  • Temple Grandin
    Temple Grandin

    American animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould

    American actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.

  • Dinah Washington
    Dinah Washington

    American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.

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August 29, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 6 months old,

or 594 months and 28 days old,

or 2587 weeks

or 18109 days old,

if you were born on August 29, 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 29, 1974?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 29, 1974.

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August 29, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 29, 1974:

  • George Ernest Wright
  • János Gyarmati

What famous deaths happened on August 29th?

Famous deaths on August 29th:

  • Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman

    Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

  • Gene Wilder
    Gene Wilder

    American actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.

  • Lee Marvin
    Lee Marvin

    American actor, television and film.

  • Michel Constantin
    Michel Constantin

    French film actor (born in 1924).

  • Michael Dunn
    Michael Dunn

    Shattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).

  • Jean Hagen
    Jean Hagen

    American actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.

  • Evelyn Ankers
    Evelyn Ankers

    Actress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.

  • Stringer Davis
    Stringer Davis

    Actress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.

  • Victor Sutherland
    Victor Sutherland

    Dies at 79.

  • Lale Andersen
    Lale Andersen

    German chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...

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August 29, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 29, 1974:

  • The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
  • Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
  • Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
  • 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
  • Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.

Observances on August 29, 1974:

  • International Day against Nuclear Tests
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August 29, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 29, 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 29, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 29, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 29, 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 29, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 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 29, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 29, 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 29, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 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 29, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 29, 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 29, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 29, 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 29, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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 29, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 29, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

The Memory Book

By:

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.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

By:

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.

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 House Of A Thousand Lanterns by Victoria Holt

The House Of A Thousand Lanterns

By:

Jane Lindsay's fascination with Chinese art and marriage to an older man led her to Hong Kong and the treasure-laden House of a Thousand Lanterns.

The Wall Street Gang by Richard Ney

The Wall Street Gang

By:

THE WALL STREET GANG, IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT IF YOU SCRAP TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO THE MARKET AND ATTACK THE FINANCIAL CONSPIRACY WITH ITS OWN WEAPONS, YOU CAN BEAT STOCK

August 29, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 29, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on August 29, 1974?

On August 29, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1974?

On August 29, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 29, 1974?

On August 29, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 29th?

August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
  • 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.

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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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