What happened on Tuesday July 16, 1974?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1974:

• Cyprus Coup d'État of 1974 On July 16, 1974, a significant political upheaval occurred when the National Guard, led by Greek officers, staged a military coup against the legitimate government of Cyprus, overthrowing President Makarios III. This event was part of a broader geopolitical conflict involving tensions between Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities, ultimately leading to the island's division.
• UN Security Council Response to Cyprus Crisis In response to the destabilizing coup in Cyprus, the United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on July 16, 1974. The council's primary focus was addressing the threat to international peace and security, with a critical demand for the immediate withdrawal of foreign military personnel from the island.
• Asteroid Discovery by Felix Aguilar Observatory On July 16, 1974, astronomers at the Felix Aguilar Observatory in Argentina made a scientific discovery by identifying asteroid #2964, contributing to the ongoing astronomical research and cataloging of celestial bodies.

Events in 1974

July 16, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1974

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1974

July 16, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 197th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1974 can also be written as 7/16/1974 in the US and as 16/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1974 in July 1974 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1974:

• Chris Pontius

  American actor and comedian known for his wild stunts in the MTV series 'Jackass' and related movies.

• Jeremy Enigk

  Influential indie rock musician known for his work with Sunny Day Real Estate and The Fire Theft.

• Seth Gordon

  American film director and producer known for comedy films like 'Horrible Bosses' and 'Identity Thief'.

• Robinne Lee
• Demian Conrad
• Espido Freire
• Stefano Fresi
• Giuseppe Giordano
• Karim Hussain
• Massimo Marazzina
• Maret Maripuu
• Ryan McCombs
• Yaqout Mubarak
• Fabio Armani
• Massimo Pegoretti
• Carmelo Rossetti
• Manuel Ruano

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on July 16th

July 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
2. John Denver - Annie's Song
3. The Righteous Brothers - Rock And Roll Heaven
4. Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
5. Gladys Knight and the Pips - On And On

July 16, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Charles Aznavour - She
2. The Drifters - Kissin' In The Back Row
3. Slade - Bangin' Man
4. Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run

July 16, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1974 was My Thang by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. James Brown - My Thang
2. The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
3. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - On And On
5. The Impressions - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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July 16, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 July 16, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:23 am and setting at 06:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 04, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1974.

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Your place in the Universe on July 16, 1974

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Someone born on July 16, 1974 is:

50 years 9 months old,

or 609 months and 28 days old,

or 2652 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18565 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1974?

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 16, 1974.

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