What happened on Wednesday August 06, 1975?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1975:

• U.S. Voting Rights Act Extension The landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 was extended for another decade, reinforcing critical protections for minority voting rights. The extension passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, clearing the U.S. House of Representatives with a 341-70 vote on June 4, 1975, and the U.S. Senate with a 77-12 vote on July 24.
• UN Security Council Rejects South Korea's Membership The United Nations Security Council declined to approve South Korea's application for membership. This diplomatic setback was part of the complex geopolitical landscape of the mid-1970s, with the United States subsequently vetoing membership applications for North Vietnam and South Vietnam a week later.
• Death of Fictional Detective Hercule Poirot Agatha Christie's renowned fictional detective Hercule Poirot was 'killed off' in her novel *Curtain*, with his death announced worldwide. This marked a significant moment in literary history, concluding the story of one of the most famous detectives in crime fiction.

Events in 1975

August 06, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1975

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1975

August 06, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1975 can also be written as 8/6/1975 in the US and as 6/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1975:

• Giorgio Rocca
• Stéphane Jobert (journalist)

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1975:

• Alfonso d'Orléans
• Giuseppe Gorni

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1975 was Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Bee Gees - Jive Talkin'
2. 10cc - I'm Not In Love
3. Olivia Newton-John - Please Mr. Please
4. Eagles - One Of These Nights
5. Elton John - Someone Saved My Life Tonight

August 06, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. The Stylistics - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
2. Typically Tropical - Barbados
3. Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
4. Smokie - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
5. Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell

August 06, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1975 was Hope That We Can Be Together Soon by Sharon Paige and Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Sharon Paige and Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
2. The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power Part 1
3. New Birth - Dream Merchant
4. KC And The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
5. Gary Toms Empire - 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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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 06, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1975 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:56 am and setting at 07:55 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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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1975

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Someone born on August 06, 1975 is:

49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 18 days old,

or 2598 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18189 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1975?

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 06, 1975.

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