Thursday August 08, 1974: on this day

August 08, 1974 was the 220th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1974, who was born and died on August 08, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 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 8th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1974?


August 08, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 220th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1974 can also be written as 8/8/1974 in the US and as 8/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

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August 08, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1974:

  • President richard m nixon announces he will resign his office 12pm august 9.
  • Watergate scandal: u.s. president richard nixon announces his resignation, effective the next day.
  • President richard nixon, in a nationwide television address, announces his resignation from the office of the president of the united states effective noon the next day.

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August 08, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 12:21 pm.

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 08, 1974?


Famous people born on August 08, 1974:

  • Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon

    Michael shannon is an american actor known for his intense and versatile performances in films such as 'revolutionary road' and 'take...

  • Brian Harvey

    English singer-songwriter (east 17).

  • Manjul Bhargava

    Canadian-american mathematician and academic.

  • Scott D'Amore

    Canadian professional wrestler and coach.

  • Andy Priaulx

    Guernseyan race car driver.

  • Andrei Mezin

    Nhl goaltender (team belarus, olympics - 1998).

  • Enzo Cilenti
    Enzo Cilenti
  • Ulises de la Cruz
  • Rubén Beloki
  • Ulises Hernán de la Cruz Bernoid

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 7 months old,

or 595 months and 20 days old,

or 2590 weeks

or 18130 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1974?

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 08, 1974.

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August 08, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1974:

  • Chihiro Iwasaki

    Renowned Japanese watercolor artist known for her illustrations in children's books.

  • Elisabeth Abegg

    German anti-nazi resistance fighter (b. 1882).

  • Baldur von Schirach

    German author/nazi politician dies at 67.

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 8th

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August 08, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1974:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 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 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 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:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - The Night Chicago Died
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  5. - Please Come To Boston

August 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 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:

  1. - When Will I See You Again
  2. - Rock Your Baby
  3. - You Make Me Feel Brand New
  4. - Born With A Smile On My Face
  5. - Summerlove Sensation

August 08, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 08, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 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:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - My Thang
  3. - Rock The Boat
  4. - Kung Fu
  5. - Rock Your Baby

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August 08, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Longest Yard

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

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

Harry and Tonto

Harry and Tonto

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, René Enríquez, Herbert Berghof

Patthar Aur Payal

Patthar Aur Payal

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Harmesh Malhotra

Starring: Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Vinod Khanna, Ajit

August 08, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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

Barney Miller

Barney Miller

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Hal Linden, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Steve Landesberg

Country: United States of America

Rush

Rush

Release year: 1974

Starring: John Waters, Max Meldrum, Alain Doutey, Vincent Ball

Country: Australia

Der Herr Kottnik

Der Herr Kottnik

Release year: 1974

August 08, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Times To Remember

By:

The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.

Winter Kills by Richard Condon

Winter Kills

By:

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

The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

By:

A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

The Fan Club by Irving Wallace

The Fan Club

By:

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The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

The Memory Book

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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.

August 08, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1974?

On August 08, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1974?

On August 08, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1974?

On August 08, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1974 calendar looked like.

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