Thursday August 01, 1974: on this day

August 01, 1974 was the 213th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 01, 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 01, 1974, who was born and died on August 01, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Annie's Song by John Denver), movies (e.g. Harry and Tonto, directed by Paul Mazursky), 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 1st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 01, 1974?


August 01, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 213th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1974 can also be written as 8/1/1974 in the US and as 1/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

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August 01, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 1974:

  • Virginia squires trade julius "dr j" erving to the new york nets.
  • Cyprus dispute: the united nations security council authorizes the unficyp to create the "green line", dividing cyprus into two zones.

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August 01, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st 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 01, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 01, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:10 pm and setting at 05:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 04, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1974.

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Who was born on August 01, 1974?


Famous people born on August 01, 1974:

  • Chekesha Johnson

    Olympic gymnast known for her impressive performances on the balance beam.

  • Fabrice Grinda

    Successful entrepreneur and investor in the tech industry.

  • Kimble Andersen

    Kimble Andersen was a talented basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Tyron Henderson

    South african cricketer.

  • Cher Calvin

    American journalist.

  • Dennis Lawrence

    Trinidadian coach and footballer.

  • Marek Galiński

    Polish cyclist (d. 2014.

  • Beckie Scott

    Cross-country skier from canada.

  • Kerwin Waldroup

    Dl (detroit lions).

  • Emilia Fox

    Actress.

  • Leonardo Jardim
  • Toshiyuki Abe
  • Don Choa
  • Nicky Russo
  • Madlen Summermatter
  • Riccardo Tisci
  • Macchambes Younga-Mouhani

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

  • Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa

    Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    British film and stage director.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini

    He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

  • Chuck D
    Chuck D

    American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

  • Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Nathalie Delon
    Nathalie Delon

    Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

  • David Wain
    David Wain

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried

    Canadian actor.

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August 01, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 7 months old,

or 595 months and 28 days old,

or 2591 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18138 days old,

if you were born on August 01, 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 01, 1974?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1974.

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August 01, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 1974:

  • Ildebrando Antoniutti

    Italian catholic cardinal (born in 1898).

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Frances Farmer
    Frances Farmer

    American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Eva Bartok
    Eva Bartok

    Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

  • Strother Martin
    Strother Martin

    American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

  • Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge

    Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

  • Pola Negri
    Pola Negri

    Polish-american actress.

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

  • Corazon Aquino

    Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

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August 01, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 01, 1974:

  • Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
  • Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
  • St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
  • Angola - Armed Forces Day
  • Switzerland - National Day
  • Benin - National Day
  • Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
  • Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
  • People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 1974:

  • World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
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August 01, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1974 was Annie's Song by John Denver, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 01, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Annie's Song
  2. - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  3. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  4. - Rikki Don't Lose That Number
  5. - The Night Chicago Died

August 01, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 01, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - She
  2. - Rock Your Baby
  3. - Kissin' In The Back Row
  4. - Bangin' Man
  5. - Band On The Run

August 01, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 01, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - My Thang
  3. - Rock The Boat
  4. - Rock Your Baby
  5. - You're Welcome, Stop On By

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August 01, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 01, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Harry and Tonto

Harry and Tonto

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, René Enríquez, Herbert Berghof

Patthar Aur Payal

Patthar Aur Payal

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Harmesh Malhotra

Starring: Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Vinod Khanna, Ajit

11 Harrowhouse

11 Harrowhouse

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Aram Avakian

Starring: Candice Bergen, Charles Grodin, James Mason, Trevor Howard

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

The Black Godfather

The Black Godfather

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Evans

Starring: Rod Perry, Damu King, Don Chastain, Diane Sommerfield

August 01, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 01, 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

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

Malaventure

Malaventure

Release year: 1974

The Inheritors

The Inheritors

Release year: 1974

The Haggard Falcon

The Haggard Falcon

Release year: 1974

August 01, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 01, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

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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.

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.

If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin

If Beale Street Could Talk

By:

This honest and beautiful novel by James Baldwin tells America the story of love in the face injustice.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

By:

A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Times To Remember

By:

The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.

August 01, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 01, 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

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

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

history

Who was the US President on August 01, 1974?

On August 01, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1974?

On August 01, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 01, 1974?

On August 01, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 1st?

August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.

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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.

Discover how August 1974 calendar looked like.

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