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August 16, 1975 was the 228th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 16, 1975 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 16, 1975, who was born and died on August 16, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. The Story of O, directed by Just Jaeckin), TV series (e.g. Floris Von Rosemund) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1975?
- August 16, 1975: What happened on that day?
- August 16, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1975?
- August 16, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 16, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1975?
What day of the week was August 16, 1975?
August 16, 1975 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1975 can also be written as 8/16/1975 in the US and as 16/8/1975 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1975: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1975:
- Rodgers & hart closes at helen hayes theater nyc after 108 performances
- Peter gabriel quits genesis
- Australian prime minister gough whitlam symbolically hands over land to the gurindji people after the eight-year wave hill walk-off, a landmark event in the history of indigenous land rights in australia, commemorated in a 1991 song by paul kelly and an annual celebration.
August 16, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 16, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1975 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 04:20 pm and setting at 02:08 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1975.
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Who was born on August 16, 1975?
Famous people born on August 16, 1975:
![George Stults]()
George StultsAmerican actor and model.
- Taiki Waititi
Taiki Waititi is a New Zealand filmmaker known for his quirky and offbeat comedies, including 'What We Do in the Shadows' and 'Jojo Rabbit'.
- Tania Zamparo
Miss italy 2000, the italian beauty queen.
- Jonatan Johansson
Finnish footballer, coach, and manager.
- Didier Agathe
French footballer.
- Felicia Zimmermann
Rochester, new york -- fencer-foil (1996 olympics).
- Pantelis Konstantinidis
Greek footballer.
- Álvaro Tardáguila
Uruguayan cyclist.
- Magic
American rapper (504 boyz and body head bangerz) (d. 2013).
- Cyril Saulnier
- Jonatan Johansson (footballer)
- Caio Ribeiro Decoussau
- Left Side
- Andrea Bajani
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordKathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
![Angela Bassett]()
Angela BassettAngela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
![Steve Carell]()
Steve CarellCarell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
![Pierre Richard]()
Pierre RichardFrench film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
![Rumer Willis]()
Rumer WillisAmerican actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
![Vanessa Carlton]()
Vanessa CarltonVanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
![Cam Gigandet]()
Cam GigandetCam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
![Clovis Cornillac]()
Clovis CornillacFrench actor in television, film and theater.
![Julie Newmar]()
Julie NewmarAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
August 16, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 8 months old,
or 584 months and 4 days old,
or 2540 weeks
or 17780 days old,
if you were born on August 16, 1975.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 16, 1975?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 16, 1975.
August 16, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1975:
- Vladimir Kuts
Ukrainian-born soviet distance runner (born 1927).
- Friedrich Sämisch
- Winifred Ward
- Alberto Cevenini
- Germaine Giroux
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![Margaret Mitchell]()
Margaret MitchellAmerican author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Amanda Blake]()
Amanda BlakeAmerican actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
![Phil Leeds]()
Phil LeedsAmerican actor (d. 1998).
![William Windom]()
William WindomAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Anna Kashfi]()
Anna KashfiActress from india-america (d. 2015).
![Louis Jouvet]()
Louis JouvetFrench theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
![John Hurley]()
John HurleyAt 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th
August 16, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1975:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1975 was Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 16, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Jive Talkin'
- Eagles - One Of These Nights
- Olivia Newton-John - Please Mr. Please
- Elton John - Someone Saved My Life Tonight
- Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds - Fallin' In Love
August 16, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 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.
August 16, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Stylistics - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
- Typically Tropical - Barbados
- Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
- Smokie - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
- Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell
August 16, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1975 was Dream Merchant by New Birth, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 16, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- New Birth - Dream Merchant
- KC And The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
- Sharon Paige and Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
- The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power Part 1
- Gary Toms Empire - 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)
August 16, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Story of O
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Just Jaeckin
Starring: Corinne Cléry, Udo Kier, Anthony Steel, Jean Gaven
Country: United States of America
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Kidnap Syndicate
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Fernando Di Leo
Starring: Luc Merenda, James Mason, Irina Maleeva, Marino Masé
Strip Nude for Your Killer
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Andrea Bianchi
Starring: Edwige Fenech, Nino Castelnuovo, Femi Benussi, Solvi Stubing
Zorro
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita
Country: Italy
August 16, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Floris von Rosemund
Release year: 1975
Musical Chairs
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom
Ovelha Negra
Release year: 1975
August 16, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Ragtime
By: E. L. Doctorow
The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.
How The Good Guys Finally Won
By: Jimmy Breslin
192 pages. Hardcover. Dust jacket. The Viking Press (ISBN 0670382078). 1975 was the first year.
The Moneychangers
By: Arthur Hailey
Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
By: Judith Rossner
Based on a true story, Looking for Mr. Goodbar is the #1 New York Times Bestseller. It's a story about love, power, and death during 1970s sexual revolution.
August 16, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 16, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Steeplechase
Jet Fighter
Hi-way
Pursuit
pedit5
Who was the US President on August 16, 1975?
On August 16, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1975?
On August 16, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1975?
On August 16, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
What happened in 1975?
1975 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
- British population agrees to European Common Market membership
- Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal
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What was the calendar for August 1975?
August 1975 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.
