What happened on Friday July 19, 1974?

Here's what happened on July 19, 1974:

• Turkish Invasion of Cyprus Turkey launches a military invasion of Cyprus, establishing the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a significant geopolitical event that would reshape the island's political landscape and international relations.
• Decatur Railcar Explosion A catastrophic railcar explosion in Decatur, Illinois, involving a tanker car containing isobutane, results in seven fatalities and 349 injuries, highlighting the potential dangers of industrial chemical transportation.
• Soyuz 14 Landing The Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 14 successfully completes its mission and lands, contributing to the ongoing space exploration efforts during the Cold War era.
• Dick Bosman No-Hitter Cleveland Indians pitcher Dick Bosman achieves a remarkable no-hitter against the world champion Oakland Athletics, winning 4-0 and etching his name in baseball history.
• Asteroid Discovery The Felix Aguilar Observatory identifies asteroid #3118, expanding our astronomical knowledge and contributing to the ongoing cataloging of celestial objects.

Events in 1974

July 19, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 19, 1974

Newspapers from Jul. 19, 1974

July 19, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 200th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 19, 1974 can also be written as 7/19/1974 in the US and as 19/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

July 19, 1974 in July 1974 calendar

Famous people born on July 19, 1974:

• Vincent Spadea

  Professional tennis player from Chicago, Illinois, known for his competitive career on the ATP Tour during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Preston Wilson

  Professional baseball player known for his powerful hitting and exceptional speed, who played in Major League Baseball during the late 1990s...

• Ramin Djawadi

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on July 19th

Famous people died on July 19, 1974:

• Joe Flynn

  American comedian and actor known for his comedic roles in Disney productions like 'McHale's Navy', who successfully transitioned from...

• Earl Warren

  American lawyer and jurist who was elected the california d.a.

• Ernő Schwarz

  Hungarian-american soccer player and coach (b. 1904).

• Stefano Magaddino

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on July 19th

July 19, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 19, 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 19, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 19, 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 19, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 19, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 19, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 19, 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 19, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:49 am and setting at 09:01 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 19, 1974

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Someone born on July 19, 1974 is:

50 years 9 months old,

or 609 months and 25 days old,

or 2651 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18562 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 19, 1974?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 19, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 19, 1974.

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