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August 05, 1974 was the 217th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 05, 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 05, 1974, who was born and died on August 05, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack), movies (e.g. The Longest Yard, directed by Robert Aldrich), 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 5th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1974?
- August 05, 1974: What happened on that day?
- August 05, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1974?
- August 05, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 05, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 05, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 05, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1974?
What day of the week was August 05, 1974?
August 05, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 217th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1974 can also be written as 8/5/1974 in the US and as 5/8/1974 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1974:
- Joan jett forms her rock group runaways
- President nixon admits he withheld information about watergate break-in
- Vietnam war: the u.s. congress places a $1 billion dollar limit on military aid to south vietnam.
- Watergate scandal: president richard nixon, under orders of the us supreme court, releases the "smoking gun" tape, recorded on june 23, 1972, clearly revealing his actions in covering up and interfering investigations into the break-in. his political support vanishes completely.
August 05, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1974 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:59 pm and setting at 09:19 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1974.
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Who was born on August 05, 1974?
Famous people born on August 05, 1974:
- Kajol
Indian film actress.
- Frankie Hejduk
La mesa, california -- soccer defender (1996 olympics - gold medalist).
- Cecil Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes was a talented cricketer who represented Zimbabwe in international matches.
- Alvin Ceccoli
Australian soccer player.
- Antoine Sibierski
French footballer.
- Olle Kullinger
Swedish footballer.
- Jamie Lynn Bolding
Lakeland, florida -- miss america - florida (1997).
- Jason Shelley
Wlaf wide receiver (frankfurt galaxy).
- Julio Enciso
Paraguayan footballer.
- Manuel Greil
German footballer.
- Krista Kiuru
- De'Teri Mayes
- Oleksandr Petriv
- Muriel Sarkany
- Ṙoman Berezovski
- Silvia Bolognesi
- Giuseppe Bonito
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
August 05, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 8 months old,
or 596 months and 21 days old,
or 2594 weeks and 4 days old,
or 18162 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1974?
There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 05, 1974.
August 05, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1974:
- Damon Runyon
Renowned biologist known for his work on cancer research.
- Edward Hart
- Nicola Fausto Neroni
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th
August 05, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1974:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 05, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 05, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
- John Denver - Annie's Song
- Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
- Dave Loggins - Please Come To Boston
August 05, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 05, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
- Stephanie De Sykes & Rain - Born With A Smile On My Face
- Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation
August 05, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 05, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 05, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- James Brown - My Thang
- The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
- Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
August 05, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Longest Yard
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Harry and Tonto
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Starring: Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, René Enríquez, Herbert Berghof
Patthar Aur Payal
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Harmesh Malhotra
Starring: Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Vinod Khanna, Ajit
August 05, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Alan Gibson
Barney Miller
Release year: 1974
Written by: Danny Arnold, Theodore J. Flicker
Starring: Hal Linden, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Steve Landesberg
Country: United States of America
Rush
Release year: 1974
Starring: John Waters, Max Meldrum, Alain Doutey, Vincent Ball
Country: Australia
Der Herr Kottnik
Release year: 1974
August 05, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 05, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Memory Book
By: Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas
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.
The Snare Of The Hunter
By: Helen MacInnes
A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt
Winter Kills
By: Richard Condon
Richard Condon explores the assassination attempt on a president in WINTER KILLS.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
By: John le Carre
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.
If Beale Street Could Talk
By: James Baldwin
This honest and beautiful novel by James Baldwin tells America the story of love in the face injustice.
August 05, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 05, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Qwak!
Elimination
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on August 05, 1974?
On August 05, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1974?
On August 05, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1974?
On August 05, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
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.
