What happened on Wednesday July 17, 1974?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1974:

• France Conducts Nuclear Test at Mururoa Atoll France performs a nuclear test at Mururoa Atoll in French Polynesia, continuing its nuclear weapons testing program in the Pacific region, which was controversial due to environmental and geopolitical concerns.
• First Quadrophonic Studio in UK Established The Moody Blues open the first quadrophonic recording studio in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in music recording technology and sound engineering.
• Death of Dizzy Dean, Baseball Legend Dizzy Dean, a renowned Major League baseball pitcher who was born in 1910, passes away. Dean was a significant figure in baseball history, known for his exceptional pitching skills and colorful personality.

Events in 1974

July 17, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 17, 1974

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 1974

July 17, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1974 can also be written as 7/17/1974 in the US and as 17/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1974 in July 1974 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1974:

• Waris Ahluwalia

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• Claudio López

  Claudio López is a notable Argentine footballer who played as a striker and was known for his successful career in Argentine and...

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1974:

• Dizzy Dean

  Famous Major League Baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals who later became a beloved sportscaster.

• Chet Brandenburg

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on July 17th

July 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 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 17, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 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 17, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 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 17th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 17, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 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 17, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:24 am and setting at 07:39 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 17, 1974

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Someone born on July 17, 1974 is:

50 years 9 months old,

or 609 months and 27 days old,

or 2652 weeks

or 18564 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 1974?

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 17, 1974.

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