Monday 19 August 1974
It was Monday, under the sign of Leo (see planets position on August 19, 1974). The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Tim Kasher and Alex Fox.
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.
Amazing Grace, directed by Stan Lathan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974
while The Wall Street Gang by Richard Ney was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Land of the Lost.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Spasim or Tank.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1974 or at August 19 across the years.
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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:
- Tim Kasher: American singer-songwriter (Cursive The Good Life Slowdown Virginia and Commander Venus).
- Alex Fox: Guitarist.
- Zubayr Al-Rimi: Saudi Arabian terrorist (d. 2003).
- Nicole Krauss: Author.
- Anja Knippel: German runner.
- Andy Neate: Englsh racing driver and buinessman.
- Ryo Fukawa: Japanese comedian and singer (No Plan).
Famous Deaths:
- Davies: US ambassador on Cyprus, murdered.
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Planetary positions on this day
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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
- RollingStone: Crosby Stills Nash and Young
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1974
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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'
Top #10 R&B songs
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
- Tell Me Something Good - Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan
- The Staple Singers - City In The Sky
- Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Kalimba Story
- James Brown - My Thang
- Dionne Warwicke & Spinners - Then Came You
- Billy Preston - Nothing From Nothing
- Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Wall Street Gang
THE WALL STREET GANG, IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT IF YOU SCRAP TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO THE MARKET AND ATTACK THE FINANCIAL CONSPIRACY WITH ITS OWN WEAPONS, YOU CAN BEAT STOCK
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Cashelmara
The rich and mighty saga of a wealthy and titled English family in Ireland during the 19th century.
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If Beale Street Could Talk
In this honest and stunning novel, James Baldwin has given America a moving story of love in the face of injustice.
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