Thursday July 17, 1975: on this day

July 17, 1975 was the 198th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 17, 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 July 17, 1975, who was born and died on July 17, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Listen To What The Man Said by Wings), movies (e.g. Dersu Uzala, directed by Akira Kurosawa), TV series (e.g. Musical Chairs) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1975?


July 17, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 198th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1975 can also be written as 7/17/1975 in the US and as 17/7/1975 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1975:

  • Apollo 18 and soyuz 19 make 1st us / ussr linkup in space
  • Ringo starr and maureen cox divorce
  • Apollo-soyuz test project: an american apollo and a soviet soyuz spacecraft dock with each other in orbit marking the first such link-up between spacecraft from the two nations.

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July 17, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on July 17th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 17, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 1975 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 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 July 17, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:32 pm and setting at 01:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jul 23, 1975.

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Who was born on July 17, 1975?


Famous people born on July 17, 1975:

  • Elena Anaya
    Elena Anaya

    Elena anaya is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as 'the skin i live in' and 'wonder woman.

  • Cécile de France
    Cécile de France

    Cécile de france is a belgian actress known for her roles in films such as 'high tension' and 'hereafter'.

  • Apollo 11 (launch date)

    Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that first landed humans on the moon on july 20, 1969.

  • Terence Tao

    Terence tao, an australian-born chinese american mathematician, works in harmonic analysis and partial differential equations.

  • Carey Hart

    Carey hart is a motorcycle racer known for his freestyle motocross career and for being the first rider to perform a backflip on a 250cc...

  • Loui Eriksson

    Former Swedish Minister for Housing and Urban Development.

  • Vincent Vittoz

    French cross-country skier, and non-commissioned officer.

  • Darude

    Finnish trance dj.

  • Terry Tao

    Award-winning mathematician known for his contributions to various fields including harmonic analysis, partial differential equations, and...

  • Chan Ho-Kei

    Hong Kong journalist and author.

  • Andre Adams

    New zealand cricketer.

  • Konnie Huq

    English television presenter.

  • Loretta Harrop

    Australian triathlete.

  • Harlette

    Australian-english fashion designer.

  • Victoria Holmes

    Novelist.

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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July 17, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 9 months old,

or 585 months and 1 day old,

or 2544 weeks

or 17808 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 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 July 17, 1975?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 17, 1975.

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July 17, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 1975:

  • Konstantine Gamsakhurdia

    Georgian author (d. 1975).

  • Modoc [the Elephant]

    Age 78 - oldest non-human mammal known to have died.

  • Ezio Donatini
  • Luigi Grassi
  • Boris Andreevič Babočkin
  • Paul Hoenen
  • Eugenio Artom

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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July 17, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 1975:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 14th and July 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1975 was Listen To What The Man Said by Wings, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 17, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Listen To What The Man Said
  2. - The Hustle
  3. - I'm Not In Love
  4. - One Of These Nights
  5. - Please Mr. Please

July 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1975 was Tears On My Pillow by Johnny Nash, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 17, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tears On My Pillow
  2. - Give A Little Love
  3. - Misty
  4. - Barbados
  5. - The Hustle

July 17, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1975 was Fight The Power Part 1 by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 17, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fight The Power Part 1
  2. - The Hustle
  3. - Sexy
  4. - I'll Do For You Anything You Want Me To
  5. - Do It In The Name Of Love

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July 17, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dersu Uzala

Dersu Uzala

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Maksim Munzuk, Yuriy Solomin, Mikhail Bychkov, Vladimir Khrulev

Country: United States of America

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Infra-Man

Infra-Man

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Shan Hua

Starring: Danny Lee, Terry Liu, Hsieh Wang, Man-Tzu Yuan

Zorro

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

The Devil's Rain

The Devil's Rain

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Robert Fuest

Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Eddie Albert, Ida Lupino, William Shatner

July 17, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 17, 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:

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Ovelha Negra

Ovelha Negra

Release year: 1975

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Joseph Henson

Almost Anything Goes

Almost Anything Goes

Release year: 1975

Starring: Charlie Jones, Regis Philbin, Sam Riddle

Country: United States of America

July 17, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 17, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz

The Bermuda Triangle

By:

Bermuda Triangle

How The Good Guys Finally Won by Jimmy Breslin

How The Good Guys Finally Won

By:

192 pages. Hardcover. Dust jacket. The Viking Press (ISBN 0670382078). 1975 was the first year.

Spindrift by Phyllis A. Whitney

Spindrift

By:

Spindrift by Phyllis A. Whitney. A front cover photo of the book jacket shows that a violent struggle was underway within the walls at Newport Estate.

Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner

Looking for Mr. Goodbar

By:

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.

Breach Of Faith by Theodore H. White

Breach Of Faith

By:

We didn't immediately grasp the threat posed by Nixon's 1973-1974 crisis. The problem, however, was that the President had elevated himself above all drama and confusion.

July 17, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 17, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Shark Jaws

Shark Jaws

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Horror

Crash 'N Score

Crash 'N Score

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Hi-way

Hi-way

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Anti-Aircraft

Anti-Aircraft

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling military shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

pedit5

pedit5

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Dungeon Crawl, RPG

history

Who was the US President on July 17, 1975?

On July 17, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1975?

On July 17, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1975?

On July 17, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 1975?

July 1975 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1975 calendar looked like.

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