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August 14, 1974 was the 226th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 14, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 14, 1974, who was born and died on August 14, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace), movies (e.g. Amazing Grace, directed by Stan Lathan), TV series (e.g. The Capone Investment) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 14th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 14, 1974?
- August 14, 1974: What happened on that day?
- August 14, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 14, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 14, 1974?
- August 14, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 14, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- August 14, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 14, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- August 14, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 14, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 14, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 14, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 14, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on August 14, 1974?
What day of the week was August 14, 1974?
August 14, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 226th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 14, 1974 can also be written as 8/14/1974 in the US and as 14/8/1974 in UK and Europe.
August 14, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 14, 1974:
- Congress authorizes us citizens to own gold
- Turkish army attacks nicosia cyprus
- Us president gerald ford signs legislation giving him the authority to legalize private ownership of gold.
- 126 turkish cypriots are massacred in the villages of maratha, santalaris and aloda.
- Turkey invades for the second time in cyprus, occupying 37% of the island's territory.
August 14, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 14, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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August 14, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 14, 1974 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:11 am and setting at 06:13 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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Who was born on August 14, 1974?
Famous people born on August 14, 1974:
![Tomer Sisley]()
Tomer SisleyTomer sisley is a french actor and comedian known for his roles in popular french films and television series.
![Christopher Gorham]()
Christopher GorhamChristopher gorham is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'ugly betty' and 'covert affairs'.
- Ana Matronic
American singer (scissor sisters).
- Chucky Atkins
American basketball coach and player.
- Davide Casaleggio
Davide Casaleggio was an Italian entrepreneur and co-founder of the Five Star Movement.
- Martin Bulloch
Scottish musician (mogwai).
- Christopher Koskei
- Raphael Lacoste
- Fredrik Larsson
- Silvio Horta
- Artur Balder
- Marvin Benítez
- Rafael García
- Susanne Gärtner
- Rafael García Torres
Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:
![Emmanuelle Béart]()
Emmanuelle BéartFrench actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.
![Mila Kunis]()
Mila KunisMila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.
![Halle Berry]()
Halle BerryAmerican actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.
![Steve Martin]()
Steve MartinAmerican comedian and actor.
![David Hallyday]()
David HallydayFrench singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.
![Magic Johnson]()
Magic JohnsonAmerican professional basketball player and noted athlete.
![Sarah Brightman]()
Sarah BrightmanBritish singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...
![Danielle Steel]()
Danielle SteelAmerican novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.
![Susan Saint James]()
Susan Saint JamesAmerican actress.
![Raoul Bova]()
Raoul BovaItalian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.
August 14, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 8 months old,
or 596 months and 12 days old,
or 2593 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18153 days old,
if you were born on August 14, 1974.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1974?
There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 14, 1974.
August 14, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 14, 1974:
- Fioravante Seibezzi
- Raúl González Tuñón
- Clay Shaw
What famous deaths happened on August 14th?
Famous deaths on August 14th:
![Phyllis Thaxter]()
Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.
![Dorothy Stratten]()
Dorothy StrattenCanadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.
![Fyvush Finkel]()
Fyvush FinkelAmerican actor (b. 1922).
![Bruno Kirby]()
Bruno KirbyAmerican actor and director (d. 2006).
![Sigrid Gurie]()
Sigrid GurieBrooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).
![Gale Sondergaard]()
Gale SondergaardGale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.
![Camilla Horn]()
Camilla HornShe was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.
- Williom Randolph Hearst
Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.
- Maximiano Kolbe
Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.
- Enzio Ferrari
Founder of Ferrari S.p.
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August 14, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 14, 1974:
- Paraguay - Flag Day
- St. Maximilian Kolbe
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
- United States - National Code talkers Day
- Pakistan - Independence Day
- RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
- Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
- United States - National Creamsicles Day
August 14, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 14, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 14, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1974 was The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 14, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 14, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
- Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
- Dave Loggins - Please Come To Boston
August 14, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 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.
August 14, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 14, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
- Stephanie De Sykes & Rain - Born With A Smile On My Face
- Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation
August 14, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 14, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 14, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
- Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
- James Brown - My Thang
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Tell Me Something Good
August 14, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 14, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Amazing Grace
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Stan Lathan
Starring: Moms Mabley, Slappy White, Rosalind Cash, Moses Gunn
Appassionata
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Gianluigi Calderone
Starring: Ornella Muti, Ninetto Davoli, Eleonora Giorgi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Valentina Cortese, Carla Mancini, Renata Zamengo, Luigi Antonio Guerra, Jeanine Martinovic, Isabella Bruno
Country: Italy
The Godfather Part II
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
11 Harrowhouse
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Aram Avakian
The Longest Yard
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad
Country: United States of America
August 14, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 14, 1974 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Capone Investment
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Alan Gibson
Autoverleih Pistulla
Release year: 1974
Starring: Eva Brumby, Oliver Collignon, Robert Fitz, Imo Heite
Sovest
Release year: 1974
Étranger, d'où viens-tu?
Release year: 1974
August 14, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 14, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Watership Down
By: Richard Adams
Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.
The Cia And The Cult Of Intelligence
By: Victor Marchetti and John D. Marks
What's the CIA doing? What is it doing and why? The U.S. government's other elements are so mysterious that they seem to be almost unrecognizable.
Winter Kills
By: Richard Condon
Richard Condon explores the assassination attempt on a president in WINTER KILLS.
If Beale Street Could Talk
By: James Baldwin
This honest and beautiful novel by James Baldwin tells America the story of love in the face injustice.
Cashelmara
By: Susan Howatch
A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.
August 14, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 14, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Qwak!
Elimination
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on August 14, 1974?
On August 14, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1974?
On August 14, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 14, 1974?
On August 14, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 14th?
August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
- 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.
What happened in 1974?
1974 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
- Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim peaks at #1
- 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy
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What was the calendar for August 1974?
August 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
