What happened on Tuesday August 13, 1974?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1974:

• Soviet Underground Nuclear Test On August 13, 1974, the Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test, continuing its strategic nuclear weapons development program during the height of the Cold War arms race. These tests were part of the ongoing nuclear capabilities expansion and technological competition with the United States.
• Berlin Wall Border Closure On August 13, 1974, the Berlin border was further fortified as part of the ongoing construction and reinforcement of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing the deep political division between East and West Germany during the Cold War era. The border closure represented a significant moment of physical and ideological separation between communist East Germany and the democratic West.

Events in 1974

August 13, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1974

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1974

August 13, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1974 can also be written as 8/13/1974 in the US and as 13/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1974:

• Bo Keister
• Orlando Anderson

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1974:

• Tina Brooks
• Anselm Ahlfors

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1974 was The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
2. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
3. Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
4. Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
5. Dave Loggins - Please Come To Boston

August 13, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
2. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
3. The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
4. Stephanie De Sykes & Rain - Born With A Smile On My Face
5. Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation

August 13, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
2. Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
3. Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
4. James Brown - My Thang
5. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Tell Me Something Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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August 13, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 01:07 am and setting at 05:26 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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Your place in the Universe on August 13, 1974

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Someone born on August 13, 1974 is:

50 years 9 months old,

or 609 months and 1 day old,

or 2648 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18537 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1974?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 13, 1974.

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