Saturday August 02, 1975: on this day

August 02, 1975 was the 214th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 02, 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 02, 1975, who was born and died on August 02, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Of These Nights by Eagles), movies (e.g. Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy), TV series (e.g. Floris Von Rosemund) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1975?


August 02, 1975 was a Saturday and it was the 214th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1975 can also be written as 8/2/1975 in the US and as 2/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

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August 02, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rabbit 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 2nd, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1975 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 04:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1975.

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Who was born on August 02, 1975?


Famous people born on August 02, 1975:

  • Ilya Ponomarev

    Former Russian politician and member of the State Duma known for his opposition to Vladimir Putin.

  • Favio Lanzoni

    Favio Lanzoni is a renowned software engineer known for his contributions to artificial intelligence.

  • Mineiro

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Xu Huaiwen

    Badminton coach and player from china-germany.

  • Tamás Molnár

    Hungarian water polo player.

  • Ingrid Rubio

    Spanish actress.

  • Michelle Thorne

    English porn actress and director.

  • Ben Coccio
  • Naoki Sakai
  • Carlos Luciano da Silva
  • Joel Villanueva
  • Isabel Macedo
  • Yasuhiro Nagahashi
  • Martín Posse
  • Jesper Brugge
  • Hüseyin Beşok

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 7 months old,

or 583 months and 17 days old,

or 2537 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17762 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 1975?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1975.

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August 02, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1975:

  • Jean Yarbrough

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 2nd

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August 02, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1975:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1975 was One Of These Nights by Eagles, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Of These Nights
  2. - I'm Not In Love
  3. - Jive Talkin'
  4. - Please Mr. Please
  5. - The Hustle

August 02, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1975 was Tears On My Pillow by Johnny Nash, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tears On My Pillow
  2. - Give A Little Love
  3. - Misty
  4. - Barbados
  5. - The Hustle

August 02, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1975 was Fight The Power Part 1 by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fight The Power Part 1
  2. - Sexy
  3. - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
  4. - Do It In The Name Of Love
  5. - 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)

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August 02, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sholay

Sholay

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Ramesh Sippy

Starring: Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan

Country: United States of America

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jim Sharman

Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien

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

Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS

Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Don Edmonds

Starring: Dyanne Thorne, Gregory Knoph, Tony Mumolo, Maria Marx

Country: United States of America

Syndicate Sadists

Syndicate Sadists

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Tomas Milian, Joseph Cotten, Maria Fiore, Mario Piave

August 02, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

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

August 02, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Massacre At Fall Creek by Jessamyn West

The Massacre At Fall Creek

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Based on historical events, this dramatic and sweeping story traces the life of Indiana's frontier in 1824. The Fall Creek Massacre was an extraordinary event. It was the first time that whites were ever recorded.

The Ascent Of Man by J. Bronowski

The Ascent Of Man

By:

Man's Ascent

The Bermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz

The Bermuda Triangle

By:

Bermuda Triangle

Shogun by James Clavell

Shogun

By:

An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.

The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey

The Moneychangers

By:

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.

August 02, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crash 'N Score

Crash 'N Score

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Destruction Derby

Destruction Derby

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Exidy

Hi-way

Hi-way

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Panther

Panther

Platform: PLATO System

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

Pursuit

Pursuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator, military, shooter

history

Who was the US President on August 02, 1975?

On August 02, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1975?

On August 02, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1975?

On August 02, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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.

Saturday August 2, 1975