What happened on Friday August 08, 1975?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1975:

• Banqiao Dam Disaster in Henan Province, China On August 8, 1975, a catastrophic dam failure occurred in Henan Province, China, when the Banqiao Dam collapsed during an extreme typhoon. The initial dam failure was triggered by the collapse of the Shimantan Dam, which created a massive wave that swept through the valley. The disaster resulted in immediate and long-term devastating consequences: over 26,000 people drowned instantly, and subsequent famine and disease led to an additional 145,000 deaths. The environmental and human impact was immense, with eleven million people left homeless, making it one of the deadliest technological disasters in modern history.
• Hank Williams Jr. Survives Mountain Climbing Accident On August 8, 1975, country music artist Hank Williams Jr. experienced a near-fatal mountain climbing accident at Ajax Peak in Montana. While climbing, the ground beneath him suddenly gave way, causing him to fall approximately 500 feet down the mountainside. Despite the severe fall, Williams survived the incident, though he was seriously injured.

Events in 1975

August 08, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1975

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1975

August 08, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 220th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1975 can also be written as 8/8/1975 in the US and as 8/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

Famous people born on August 08, 1975:

• Charlize Theron

  Oscar-winning South African actress and producer, renowned for her transformative roles in films like 'Monster' and her versatility across...

• Jeremy Scott

  Influential American fashion designer known for his provocative and pop culture-inspired designs for brands like Moschino and his own...

• Taryll Jackson
• Stephanie Kellner
• Bristol (United Kingdom)

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on August 8th

Famous people died on August 08, 1975:

• Cannonball Adderley

  Influential jazz saxophonist who pioneered soul-jazz and became a significant figure in the jazz scene of the 1950s and 1960s.

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on August 8th

August 08, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1975 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:24 am and setting at 09:05 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 08, 1975

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Someone born on August 08, 1975 is:

49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 16 days old,

or 2598 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18187 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1975?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 08, 1975.

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