Thursday August 15, 1974: on this day

August 15, 1974 was the 227th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1974, who was born and died on August 15, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 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 15th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1974?


August 15, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1974 can also be written as 8/15/1974 in the US and as 15/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

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August 15, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1974:

  • Hurricane / floods ravage bangladesh, 4,000 killed
  • Longest team (six) trampoline bouncing marathon (1,248 hours (52 days)).
  • South korean president park chung-hee escapes assassination.
  • Yuk young-soo, first lady of south korea, is killed during an apparent assassination attempt upon president of south korea, park chung-hee.

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August 15, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:22 am and setting at 06:54 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 15, 1974?


Famous people born on August 15, 1974:

  • Natasha Henstridge
    Natasha Henstridge

    Natasha henstridge is a canadian actress known for her role in the science fiction film 'species'.

  • Gry Bay

    Danish singer and actress.

  • Tomasz Suwary

    Polish footballer.

  • Christopher Gorham

    Actor.

  • Ramon Morel

    Villa gonzalez, dominican republic -- pitcher.

  • Carolena Sabah
  • Birgit Wiedel Weidinger
  • Daniele Contrini
  • Christine Adams
  • Benedek Fliegauf
  • Flavio Giacchero
  • Matthias Hagner
  • Sami Ristilä
  • Mikael Rosén
  • Mohamed Ofei Sylla

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 8 months old,

or 596 months and 5 days old,

or 2592 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18146 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1974?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 15, 1974.

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August 15, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1974:

  • Mrs Park Chung Hi

    South korean president's wife, killed.

  • Edmund Cobb

    Actor (motorcycle gang), died at 82.

  • Magda Sonja
  • Clay Shaw
  • Otto Braun
  • Jacques Yonnet

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lancer Sharma

    Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Rahi Masoom Reza

    Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

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August 15, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1974:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1974 was The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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:

  1. - The Night Chicago Died
  2. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  3. - (You're) Having My Baby
  4. - Tell Me Something Good
  5. - Please Come To Boston

August 15, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 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:

  1. - When Will I See You Again
  2. - Rock Your Baby
  3. - You Make Me Feel Brand New
  4. - Born With A Smile On My Face
  5. - Summerlove Sensation

August 15, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 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:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - Hang On In There Baby
  3. - Kung Fu
  4. - My Thang
  5. - Tell Me Something Good

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August 15, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Stan Lathan

Starring: Moms Mabley, Slappy White, Rosalind Cash, Moses Gunn

Appassionata

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

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

11 Harrowhouse

11 Harrowhouse

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Aram Avakian

The Longest Yard

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 15, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

Autoverleih Pistulla

Autoverleih Pistulla

Release year: 1974

Starring: Eva Brumby, Oliver Collignon, Robert Fitz, Imo Heite

Sovest

Sovest

Release year: 1974

Étranger, d'où viens-tu?

Étranger, d'où viens-tu?

Release year: 1974

August 15, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

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This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Times To Remember

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The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.

The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

By:

"Knocking off an armoured truck or a bank is just crude. A whole republic can be taken down with a single stroke. Sir James Manson is a shadowy titan in London's financial sector who is plotting a coup d’etat within …

Winter Kills by Richard Condon

Winter Kills

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Richard Condon explores the assassination attempt on a president in WINTER KILLS.

The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

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A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

August 15, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1974?

On August 15, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1974?

On August 15, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1974?

On August 15, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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.

Discover how August 1974 calendar looked like.

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