What happened on Tuesday July 02, 1974?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1974:

• Soviet Media Censorship Challenges American Networks American news networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) encountered significant Soviet censorship while attempting to transmit stories about internal dissidence. ABC was particularly impacted when trying to broadcast an interview with prominent Soviet dissident nuclear physicist Andrei Sakharov from a Moscow TV studio. The networks had collectively invested $281,000 in satellite transmission efforts, highlighting the challenges of international journalism during the Cold War era.
• First Indigenous Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Ralph Steinhauer, a former chief of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and agricultural expert, was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, marking a historic milestone as the first person of Native Canadian origin to hold this prestigious provincial position.
• Portuguese Athletic Achievement Fernando Mameda of Portugal set a notable record in the 10,000 meters track event, demonstrating exceptional athletic performance.

Events in 1974

July 02, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 02, 1974

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1974

July 02, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1974 can also be written as 7/2/1974 in the US and as 2/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 1974 in July 1974 calendar

Famous people born on July 02, 1974:

• Matthew Reilly

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• Flavie Flament

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• Marko Milosevic
• Moon So-ri

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on July 2nd

July 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1974 was Rock The Boat by The Hues Corporation, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
2. Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown
3. Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
4. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
5. Olivia Newton-John - If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

July 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. Charles Aznavour - She
2. The Drifters - Kissin' In The Back Row
3. Slade - Bangin' Man
4. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
5. Lobo - I'd Love You To Want Me

July 02, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - On And On
3. The Impressions - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
4. Lamont Dozier - Fish Ain't Bitin'
5. The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 02, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 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 July 02, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:10 pm and setting at 04:39 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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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 1974

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Someone born on July 02, 1974 is:

50 years 10 months old,

or 610 months and 12 days old,

or 2654 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18579 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 02, 1974?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 02, 1974.

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