What happened on Wednesday August 13, 1975?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1975:

• Failed Libyan Military Coup Against Gaddafi On August 13, 1975, a group of 33 Libyan Army officers launched a bold but unsuccessful coup attempt to overthrow the government of Muammar Gaddafi and his Revolutionary Command Council. The coup represented a significant challenge to Gaddafi's authoritarian regime, highlighting internal military dissent and political tensions in Libya during the mid-1970s. Despite the officers' efforts, the coup was swiftly suppressed, and Gaddafi's grip on power remained intact.
• Birth of Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar, a renowned Pakistani fast bowler, was born on August 13, 1975. Known as the 'Rawalpindi Express' for his exceptional bowling speed, Akhtar became one of the most feared and fastest bowlers in international cricket history. He played a crucial role in Pakistan's cricket team during the late 1990s and early 2000s, known for his ability to consistently bowl at speeds over 160 km/h.

Events in 1975

August 13, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1975

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1975

August 13, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1975 can also be written as 8/13/1975 in the US and as 13/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1975:

• Shoaib Akhtar

  Legendary Pakistani fast bowler known as the 'Rawalpindi Express', who revolutionized cricket with his extraordinary bowling speed.

• Casey Affleck

  Academy Award-winning actor known for critically acclaimed performances in independent and mainstream films.

• Hana Jovcic
• Alex Goude
• Marie Ekeland

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1975:

• Murilo Mendes
• Eva Speyer

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1975 was Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Bee Gees - Jive Talkin'
2. Eagles - One Of These Nights
3. Olivia Newton-John - Please Mr. Please
4. Elton John - Someone Saved My Life Tonight
5. Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds - Fallin' In Love

August 13, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

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 13, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1975 was Dream Merchant by New Birth, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. New Birth - Dream Merchant
2. KC And The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
3. Sharon Paige and Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
4. The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power Part 1
5. Gary Toms Empire - 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1975 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:24 pm and setting at 11:35 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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Someone born on August 13, 1975 is:

49 years 8 months old,

or 596 months and 20 days old,

or 2594 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18161 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1975?

There are 102 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, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 13, 1975.

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