Monday August 05, 1974: on this day
About August 5th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: Joan Jett forms her rock group Runaways
- Day of the week: August 5th, 1974 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Genelia D'Souza, DeRay Davis
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack
- #1 UK song: When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees
- Popular movie: The Longest Yard directed by Robert Aldrich
More about August 5th, 1974? See below for more news and curiosities on August 5th, 1974.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1974?
- August 05, 1974: What happened on that day?
- August 05, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1974?
- How old is someone born on August 05, 1974?
- August 05, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 05, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 05, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 05, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1974?
What day of the week was August 05, 1974?
August 05, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 217th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1974 can also be written as 8/5/1974 in the US and as 5/8/1974 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1974:
- Joan jett forms her rock group runaways
- President nixon admits he withheld information about watergate break-in
- Vietnam war: the u.s. congress places a $1 billion dollar limit on military aid to south vietnam.
- Watergate scandal: president richard nixon, under orders of the us supreme court, releases the "smoking gun" tape, recorded on june 23, 1972, clearly revealing his actions in covering up and interfering investigations into the break-in. his political support vanishes completely.
August 05, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 05, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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August 05, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1974 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:59 pm and setting at 09:19 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 05, 1974?
Famous people born on August 05, 1974:
- Kajol
Indian film actress.
- Frankie Hejduk
La mesa, california -- soccer defender (1996 olympics - gold medalist).
- Cecil Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes was a talented cricketer who represented Zimbabwe in international matches.
- Alvin Ceccoli
Australian soccer player.
- Antoine Sibierski
French footballer.
- Olle Kullinger
Swedish footballer.
- Jamie Lynn Bolding
Lakeland, florida -- miss america - florida (1997).
- Jason Shelley
Wlaf wide receiver (frankfurt galaxy).
- Julio Enciso
Paraguayan footballer.
- Manuel Greil
German footballer.
- Krista Kiuru
- De'Teri Mayes
- Oleksandr Petriv
- Muriel Sarkany
- Ṙoman Berezovski
- Silvia Bolognesi
- Giuseppe Bonito
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
- Genelia D'Souza
Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
- DeRay Davis
DeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
- Loni Anderson
American actress.
- John Huston
American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
- Maureen McCormick
Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
- Mark Strong
Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
- John Saxon
American actor.
- Jesse Williams
Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
- Kara Tointon
British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
- Jonathan Silverman
American producer and actor.
How old is someone born on August 05, 1974?
Someone born on August 05, 1974 is:
49 years 10 months old,
or 598 months
or 2600 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18202 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1974?
There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 05, 1974.
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August 05, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1974:
- Damon Runyon
Renowned biologist known for his work on cancer research.
- Edward Hart
- Nicola Fausto Neroni
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
- Marilyn Monroe
American actress, singer, model and actress.
- Richard Burton
Brilliant and famous welsh actor.
- Alec Guinness
British actor, born in the 1930s.
- Carmen Miranda
Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
- Judy Canova
American actress and comedian (b. 1913).
- Queenie Smith
Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
- Charles Carson
Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
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August 05, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1974:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 05, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 05, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 05, 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 05, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 05, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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:
August 05, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 05, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 05, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 05, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 05, 1974?
On August 05, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1974?
On August 05, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1974?
On August 05, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
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.