What happened on Tuesday July 08, 1975?

Here's what happened on July 08, 1975:

• Gerald Ford Seeks Republican Nomination U.S. President Gerald Ford officially announced his intention to seek the Republican Party's nomination for the 1976 presidential election, marking a significant moment in his political career as the first unelected president who had succeeded Richard Nixon.
• African Nations Ceasefire A ceasefire was successfully negotiated between Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso), Mali, and Niger, mediated by the Organization of African Unity, demonstrating diplomatic efforts to resolve regional tensions.
• Devastating Earthquake in Pagan, Burma A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Mandalay, severely impacting the ancient capital city of Pagan. The seismic event caused extensive damage to over 2,000 historical monuments, representing a significant cultural heritage loss for Burma (Myanmar).
• Israeli Premier's Diplomatic Visit Yitzhak Rabin, the Israeli Premier, conducted an official diplomatic visit to West Germany, likely aimed at strengthening bilateral relations during the mid-1970s Cold War era.
• Bicentennial Quarter Dollar Release The United States Mint released commemorative 1776-1976 Bicentennial quarter dollars into circulation, celebrating the 200th anniversary of American independence with a special coin design.

Events in 1975

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

Magazines from Jul. 08, 1975

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 1975

July 08, 1975 was a Tuesday and it was the 189th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1975 can also be written as 7/8/1975 in the US and as 8/7/1975 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 1975 in July 1975 calendar

Famous people born on July 08, 1975:

• Claire Keim

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• Régis Laconi

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• Zora Holt

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on July 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1975 was Love Will Keep Us Together by The Captain and Tennille, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. The Captain and Tennille - Love Will Keep Us Together
2. Van McCoy - The Hustle
3. Wings - Listen To What The Man Said
4. Michael Murphey - Wildfire
5. Pilot - Magic

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1975 was Tears On My Pillow by Johnny Nash, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Johnny Nash - Tears On My Pillow
2. Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
3. Ray Stevens - Misty
4. Typically Tropical - Barbados
5. Van McCoy - The Hustle

July 08, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1975 was The Hustle by Van McCoy And The Soul City Symphony, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Van McCoy And The Soul City Symphony - The Hustle
2. The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power Part 1
3. The Impressions - Sooner Or Later
4. Michael Jackson - Just A Little Bit Of You
5. Commodores - Slippery When Wet

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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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 08, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 08, 1975 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:00 am and setting at 08:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jul 23, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 1975

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Someone born on July 08, 1975 is:

49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 6 days old,

or 2601 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18208 days old,

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

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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

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

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