Monday 19 August 1974
It was Monday, under the sign of Leo. The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Alex Fox and Zubayr Al-Rimi.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka.
In UK When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees was in the top 5 hits.
The Longest Yard, directed by Robert Aldrich, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974
while Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carré was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Autoverleih Pistulla.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Spasim or Tank.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
- RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
- Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
- National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
- National Aviation Day, USA
Famous Birthdays:
- Alex Fox: Guitarist.
- Zubayr Al-Rimi: Saudi Arabian terrorist (d. 2003).
- Ryo Fukawa: Japanese comedian and singer (No Plan).
- Tim Kasher: American singer-songwriter (Cursive The Good Life Slowdown Virginia and Commander Venus).
- Anja Knippel: German runner.
- Andy Neate: Englsh racing driver and buinessman
Famous Deaths:
- Davies: US ambassador on Cyprus, murdered.
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 1974 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
- Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
- Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
- ABBA - Waterloo
- Jim Stafford - Wildwood Weed
- Donny and Marie Osmond - I'm Leaving It (All) Up To You
- Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently
- Wet Willie - Keep On Smilin'
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1974?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Gerald Ford -- Aug. 19, 1974
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8396
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Jack Nicholson -- Aug. 12, 1974
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Honorary Consul
In a provincial Argentinean town, Charley Fortnum, a British consul with dubious authority and a weakness for drink, is kidnapped by Paraguayan revolutionaries who have mistaken him for the American ambassador.
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Come Nineveh, Come Tyre
The Advise and Consent series is a landmark of political fiction, displaying a depth of insider Washington knowledge and a canvas of compelling characters that catapulted each novel to the top of the bestseller lists.
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The Hollow Hills
Keeping watch over the young Arthur Pendragon, the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius is haunted by dreams of the magical sword Caliburn, which has been hidden for centuries.
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Postern Of Fate
Tommy and Tuppence Beresford return in Agatha Christie’s classic Postern of Fate, to investigate a deadly poisoning sixty years after the fact.Tommy and Tuppence Beresford have just become the proud owners of an old house in an English village.
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