What happened on Thursday July 11, 1974?

Here's what happened on July 11, 1974:

• Watergate Inquiry Evidence Released The US House Judiciary Committee publicly released critical evidence in the ongoing Watergate investigation, marking a pivotal moment in the process that would ultimately lead to President Richard Nixon's resignation.
• Turkey Invades Cyprus Turkey launched a military invasion of Cyprus, establishing the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a significant geopolitical event that dramatically altered the island's political landscape and led to long-lasting regional tensions.
• Political Upheaval in Portugal Portuguese President Antonio de Spinola dismissed his entire 15-member cabinet, including Prime Minister Adelino da Palma Carlos, who had previously offered his resignation on July 9, signaling significant political instability in the post-Carnation Revolution period.
• Soviet-Somali Friendship Treaty The Soviet Union and Somalia signed a comprehensive 20-year Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, reflecting the Cold War era's geopolitical alignments and strategic partnerships in the Horn of Africa.
• John Kerr Becomes Governor-General of Australia John Kerr, previously the Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales, was appointed as the Governor-General of Australia by Queen Elizabeth, nominated by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, in a significant administrative transition.
• Death of Pär Lagerkvist Pär Lagerkvist, an acclaimed 83-year-old Swedish writer and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, passed away, marking the end of a distinguished literary career that significantly influenced 20th-century Swedish literature.
• World Football League Inaugural Games The World Football League played its first games, marking the launch of a new professional football league that would attempt to challenge the established NFL's dominance in American sports.

Events in 1974

July 11, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 11, 1974

Newspapers from Jul. 11, 1974

July 11, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 1974 can also be written as 7/11/1974 in the US and as 11/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

July 11, 1974 in July 1974 calendar

Famous people born on July 11, 1974:

• Lil' Kim

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• Chiwetel Ejiofor

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• André Ooijer

  André Ooijer is a Dutch football coach and former professional footballer who played for several prominent clubs in the Netherlands.

• Imelda May

  Imelda May is an Irish rockabilly and blues singer known for her distinctive retro style and powerful vocal performances.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on July 11th

Famous people died on July 11, 1974:

• Pär Lagerkvist

  Swedish novelist, playwright, and poet nobel prize laureate (b. 1891).

• Pär Fabian Lagerkvist

  Prize laureate for the artistic vigour and true independence of mind with which he endeavours in his poetry to find answers to the eternal...

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on July 11th

July 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 11, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
2. John Denver - Annie's Song
3. The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
4. Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown
5. Gladys Knight and the Pips - On And On

July 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 11, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Charles Aznavour - She
2. The Drifters - Kissin' In The Back Row
3. Slade - Bangin' Man
4. Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run

July 11, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 11, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - On And On
3. The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
4. James Brown - My Thang
5. The Impressions - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th 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 11, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 11, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 11, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 11, 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 July 11, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:19 pm and setting at 01:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 04, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1974.

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Someone born on July 11, 1974 is:

50 years 10 months old,

or 610 months and 3 days old,

or 2652 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18570 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 11, 1974?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 11, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 11, 1974.

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