Saturday June 08, 1974: on this day

About June 8th, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: 106th Belmont: Miguel Rivera aboard Little Current wins in 2:29.2
  • Day of the week: June 8th, 1974 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Mamoru Miyano, Julianna Margulies
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Band On The Run by Paul McCartney
  • #1 UK song: The Streak by Ray Stevens
  • Popular movie: Chinatown directed by Roman Polanski

More about June 8th, 1974? See below for more news and curiosities on June 8th, 1974.

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What day of the week was June 08, 1974?


June 08, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 159th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1974 can also be written as 6/8/1974 in the US and as 8/6/1974 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1974 in June 1974 calendar

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June 08, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1974:

  • 106th belmont: miguel rivera aboard little current wins in 2:29.2
  • Us and saudi arabia sign military-economic contract
  • Keyboardist rick wakeman quits the rock group yes.

June 08, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 08, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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June 08, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 08, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 June 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 10:34 pm and setting at 09:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1974.

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Who was born on June 08, 1974?


Famous people born on June 08, 1974:

  • Bence Rétvári

    Bence Rétvári is a Hungarian politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly of Hungary since 2006.

  • Jumaane Brown

    Jamaican reggae artist known for his hit songs like 'Walk Good' and 'I'm Free'.

  • Giuliana Chenal

    Giuliana Chenal is an Italian alpine skier who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics and 2006 Winter Olympics.

  • Malene Berthelsen

    Malene Berthelsen is a former Danish swimmer who competed in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics.

  • Torrence Small

    Retired NFL wide receiver who had a successful career in football.

  • Lauren Burns

    Australian taekwondo practitioner.

  • Mahesh Bhupathi

    Athlete.

  • Pål Fagernes

    Norwegian javelin thrower (d.2003).

  • Dave Filoni

    Director.

  • Maxim Gaudette

    Canadian actor.

  • Gabe Northern

    Defensive end (buffalo bills).

  • Alma Lepina

    Latvian figure skater.

  • Ahmed Best

    Actor.

  • Bear Grylls

    Explorer.

  • Vanessa Glodjo
  • Edoardo Rixi
  • Rodolfo Graieb

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano

    Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

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How old is someone born on June 08, 1974?


Someone born on June 08, 1974 is:

49 years 11 months old,

or 599 months and 15 days old,

or 2606 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18247 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1974?

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 08, 1974.

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June 08, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Anthony Bourdain

    Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

  • Cloria Bourdain

    Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

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June 08, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 08, 1974:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1974:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
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June 08, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 08, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 3rd and June 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1974 was Band On The Run by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

June 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Band On The Run
  2. - The Streak
  3. - You Make Me Feel Brand New
  4. - Dancing Machine
  5. - Sundown

June 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

June 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Streak
  2. - Hey Rock And Roll
  3. - Sugar Baby Love
  4. - Always Yours
  5. - There's A Ghost In My House

June 08, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1974 was Hollywood Swinging by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

June 08, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 3rd and June 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hollywood Swinging
  2. - Be Thankful For What You Got
  3. - One Chain Don't Make No Prison
  4. - Sideshow
  5. - For The Love Of Money

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June 08, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 08, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Chinatown

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez

Country: United States of America

The Parallax View

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan J. Pakula

Starring: Warren Beatty, Paula Prentiss, William Daniels, Walter McGinn

Country: United States of America

Where the Red Fern Grows

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Norman Tokar

Starring: James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging, Lonny Chapman

Country: United States of America

Uptown Saturday Night

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte, Flip Wilson

Country: United States of America

The Terminal Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Mike Hodges

Starring: George Segal, Joan Hackett, Richard Dysart, Donald Moffat

June 08, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 08, 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:

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

The Zoo Gang

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Watson

Landline

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gillian Robespierre

Valérie

Valérie

Release year: 1974

June 08, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 08, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Thirty-Four East by Alfred Coppel

Thirty-Four East

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This is the New Novel by the Author of "The Caine Mutiny" and "The Day of the Jackal". Colin Forbes writes: This is the place to be for sheer driving power, irresistible momenum, and mounting tension.

Working by Studs Terkel

Working

By:

Studs Terkel's most well-known book, Working, is an engaging, fascinating look at the jobs and people who do them. This book contains over 100 interviews with people from all walks of life, including gravediggers to lawyers.

The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

By:

A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

The Fan Club by Irving Wallace

The Fan Club

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You And Me Babe by Chuck Barris

You And Me Babe

By:

Book by Chuck Barris

June 08, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 08, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on June 08, 1974?

On June 08, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 08, 1974?

On June 08, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1974?

On June 08, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 8th?

June 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of June. 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 June 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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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 June 1974?

June 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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Saturday June 8, 1974