What happened on Tuesday June 18, 1974?

About June 18th, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: Georgi Zhukov, one of the most prominent and successful military commanders of World War II, passed away at the age of 78. Known for his strategic brilliance during critical battles against Nazi Germany, including the defense of Moscow and the Battle of Stalingrad, Zhukov was a key figure in the Soviet Union's military history.
  • Day of the week: June 18th, 1974 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods
  • #1 UK song: The Streak by Ray Stevens
  • Popular movie: Papillon directed by Michael Noer

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June 18, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 18, 1974:

  • Death of Georgi Zhukov, Legendary Soviet Marshal Georgi Zhukov, one of the most prominent and successful military commanders of World War II, passed away at the age of 78. Known for his strategic brilliance during critical battles against Nazi Germany, including the defense of Moscow and the Battle of Stalingrad, Zhukov was a key figure in the Soviet Union's military history.
  • Gaston Thorn Forms Luxembourg Government On June 18, 1974, Gaston Thorn, a prominent Luxembourg politician, successfully formed a new government for the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Thorn, who would later become President of the European Commission, played a significant role in Luxembourg's political landscape during this period.

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June 18, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 18, 1974?


June 18, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 169th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1974 can also be written as 6/18/1974 in the US and as 18/6/1974 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 18, 1974?


Famous people born on June 18, 1974:

  • Vincenzo Montella
  • Simona Atzori
  • Itziar Ituño
  • Kenan İmirzalıoğlu

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June 18, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 18, 1974:

  • Júlio César de Mello e Souza

    Brazilian mathematician and academic (b. 1896).

  • Georgy Zhukov

    Russian marshal and politician, minister of defence for the soviet union (b. 1896).

  • George Kelly
  • George Parker
  • Georgij Konstantinovič Žukov

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June 18, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 18, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 17th and June 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1974 was Billy, Don't Be A Hero by Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

  1. - Billy, Don't Be A Hero youtube
  2. - You Make Me Feel Brand New youtube
  3. - Sundown youtube
  4. - The Streak youtube
  5. - Be Thankful For What You Got youtube

June 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

  1. - The Streak youtube
  2. - Hey Rock And Roll youtube
  3. - Sugar Baby Love youtube
  4. - Always Yours youtube
  5. - There's A Ghost In My House youtube

June 18, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 1974 was Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man) by The Impressions, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

  1. - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
  2. - On And On
  3. - I'm Coming Home
  4. - Sideshow
  5. - Son Of Sagittarius
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June 18, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

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June 18, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 18, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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June 18, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 18, 1974 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 18, 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 June 18, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:44 am and setting at 08:09 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on June 18, 1974?


Someone born on June 18, 1974 is:

50 years 10 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 18, 1974?

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