Thursday July 04, 1974: on this day

July 04, 1974 was the 185th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 04, 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 July 04, 1974, who was born and died on July 04, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 04, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rock The Boat by The Hues Corporation), movies (e.g. Mr. Majestyk, directed by Richard Fleischer), TV series (e.g. The Capone Investment) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 4th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 04, 1974?


July 04, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 185th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1974 can also be written as 7/4/1974 in the US and as 4/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

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July 04, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 04, 1974:

  • Mike marshall goes 9-0 with 3 saves in 20 appearances in 30 days

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July 04, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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 04, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 04, 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 July 4th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 04, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 04, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 04, 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 04, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:34 pm and setting at 06:33 am.

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

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Who was born on July 04, 1974?


Famous people born on July 04, 1974:

  • Jill Craybas

    American tennis player.

  • La'Roi Glover

    American football player and sportscaster.

  • Adrian Griffin

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Kellee Nicole Kattleman

    Miss wyoming usa (1996).

  • Corey Reynolds

    Actor.

  • Stephen Daley

    American homicides are the result of an out-of-control temper.

  • Vince Spadea

    American tennis player.

  • Karole Rocher
  • Inara George
  • Jason Collins (surfer)
  • Joël Curbelo
  • Amos Mattio
  • Denis Pankratov
  • Takeshi Tsujimura
  • Mick Wingert

Whose famous birthday is on July 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 4th:

  • George M. Cohan
    George M. Cohan

    George m. cohan was a prominent american entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer known for his...

  • Victoria Abril
    Victoria Abril

    Spanish actress.

  • Eva Marie Saint
    Eva Marie Saint

    Eva marie saint is an american actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'on the waterfront' and 'north by northwest'.

  • Gina Lollobrigida
    Gina Lollobrigida

    After winning a beauty competition, she made her acting debut in 1947.

  • Kurtwood Smith
    Kurtwood Smith

    Kurtwood smith is an american actor known for his roles in 'robocop' and 'that '70s show'.

  • Alessio Boni
    Alessio Boni

    Italian actor.

  • Tahar Rahim
    Tahar Rahim

    He is a french-agerian actor who won the cesar award for best actress for his role as "a prophet" written by jacques audiard.

  • Viviane Romance
    Viviane Romance

    French actress, on-screen since 1931.

  • Jenny Seagrove
    Jenny Seagrove

    Born in malaysia as the daughter of an indonesian businessman, she is a british actress.

  • René Arnoux
    René Arnoux

    He was a french race car driver who competed in 12 formula 1 seasons (1978-1989).

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July 04, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 8 months old,

or 596 months and 24 days old,

or 2595 weeks

or 18165 days old,

if you were born on July 04, 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 July 04, 1974?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 04, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 04, 1974.

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July 04, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 04, 1974:

  • Estellar Heyer

    Estellar Heyer was a British historical romance novelist, known for her Regency-era novels.

  • Amin al-Husseini

    Amin al-Husseini was a prominent Palestinian Arab nationalist and Muslim leader.

  • Dixie Willson

    Dixie Willson was a biologist known for her research in marine biology.

  • Georgette Heyer

    English author (b. 1902).

  • André Randall

    French actor (b. 1892).

  • Mohammed SA al-Hoesseini

    President com palestine / mufti of jerusalem.

  • Mohammad Amin al-Husayni

    Palestinian muslim nationalist (born 1895, 1897).

  • Gaston Mercier
  • Ladislav Fouček
  • Mariano Ibérico

What famous deaths happened on July 4th?

Famous deaths on July 4th:

  • Eva Gabor
    Eva Gabor

    Hungarian-american actress, youngest of three glamorous european immigrants to hollywood.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Brenda Joyce
    Brenda Joyce

    American actress (born 1917).

  • Gaby Morlay
    Gaby Morlay

    French actress in film.

  • Evelyn Keyes
    Evelyn Keyes

    Port arthur, texas -- actress (adventure to martin eden).

  • Anne Shirley
    Anne Shirley

    Actress stella dallas, who was 75 years old, dies from lung cancer.

  • Marri Curie

    Renowned physicist and chemist known for her pioneering research on radioactivity.

  • Jersei Curie

    Pioneering research on radioactivity and Nobel Prize winner.

  • Thomos Jefferson

    Third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

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July 04, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 04, 1974:

  • Filipino-American Friendship Day
  • In astronomy, the approximate date of Earth's aphelion.
  • United States and Denmark - Independence Day (1776)
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July 04, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 04, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 1st and July 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1974 was Rock The Boat by The Hues Corporation, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

July 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 1st and July 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock The Boat
  2. - Sundown
  3. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero
  4. - Rock Your Baby
  5. - If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

July 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

July 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 1st and July 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - She
  2. - Kissin' In The Back Row
  3. - Bangin' Man
  4. - Rock Your Baby
  5. - I'd Love You To Want Me

July 04, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

July 04, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 1st and July 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock Your Baby
  2. - On And On
  3. - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
  4. - Fish Ain't Bitin'
  5. - Rock The Boat

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July 04, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 04, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mr. Majestyk

Mr. Majestyk

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Charles Bronson, Linda Cristal, Al Lettieri, Lee Purcell

Country: United States of America

Gone in 60 Seconds

Gone in 60 Seconds

Release year: 1974

Directed by: H.B. Halicki

Starring: H.B. Halicki, Marion Busia, Jerry Daugirda, James McIntyre

Country: United States of America

Evil of Dracula

Evil of Dracula

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Michio Yamamoto

Starring: Toshio Kurosawa, Mariko Mochizuki, Kunie Tanaka, Shin Kishida

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 Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

July 04, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 04, 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

My Old Man

My Old Man

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Erman

Soldier and Me

Soldier and Me

Release year: 1974

Starring: Richard Willis, Gerry Sundquist, Constantine Gregory, Richard Ireson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Village Hall

Village Hall

Release year: 1974

July 04, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 04, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

By:

Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Winter Kills by Richard Condon

Winter Kills

By:

Richard Condon explores the assassination attempt on a president in WINTER KILLS.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

By:

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

July 04, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 04, 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

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Who was the US President on July 04, 1974?

On July 04, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 04, 1974?

On July 04, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 04, 1974?

On July 04, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 4th?

July 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of July. 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 July 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sanctions against iran: royal marines take control of an oil tanker that was heading to baniyas, syria. the vessel is suspected of carrying iranian crude oil and breaching eu sanctions. robert macaire, the ambassador of the united kingdom to iran is summoned to tehran for the incident. iran calls it an "illegal seizure".
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: israeli security forces clash with bedouin residents of khan al-ahmar in west bank as israeli bulldozers prepare for demolition. on may 24, the supreme court of israel decided that residents of the village could be expelled, although such relocation is illegal under international humanitarian law.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed and dozens injured in a boiler explosion at a garment factory in dhaka in bangladesh.

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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 July 1974?

July 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1974 calendar looked like.

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