Tuesday August 20, 1974: on this day

August 20, 1974 was the 232nd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 20, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 20, 1974, who was born and died on August 20, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series (e.g. Land Of The Lost) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 20, 1974?


August 20, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1974 can also be written as 8/20/1974 in the US and as 20/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

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August 20, 1974: What happened on that day?


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August 20, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 20, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 20, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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August 20, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:40 am and setting at 09:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1974.

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Who was born on August 20, 1974?


Famous people born on August 20, 1974:

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Bengie Molina

    Bengie Molina is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for several teams, including the Anaheim Angels, San Francisco Giants,...

  • Maxim Vengerov

    Russian-israeli violinist and conductor.

  • Valen Hsu

    Valen Hsu is a popular Taiwanese singer known for her sweet vocals.

  • Andy Strachan

    Australian songwriter and drummer (the living end, pollyanna).

  • Szabolcs Sáfár

    Hungarian coach and footballer.

  • Big Moe

    American rapper ("screwed up") (d. 2007.

  • Denesha Reid

    Miss usa-georgia (1997).

  • Autumn Jackson

    American news figure shawn renee byers thompson's daughter is believed to be the child of comedian bill cosby.

  • Adam Korol

    Polish rower.

  • Santino Rice

    American actor and fashion designer.

  • Marcus Norris
  • Aneta Szczepańska

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

  • Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes

    American singer, composer and black performer.

  • Michèle Alfa
    Michèle Alfa

    French actress who was killed in a car accident on the 24th of august 1987 in va(c), france.

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August 20, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 6 months old,

or 594 months and 28 days old,

or 2587 weeks

or 18109 days old,

if you were born on August 20, 1974.

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 August 20, 1974?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 20, 1974.

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August 20, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 1974:

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Lennard Freeman

    Lennard Freeman was a renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of galaxies.

  • Alisa Georgievna Koonen

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • 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...

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

  • Duru Bilge

    Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

  • Stefhanie Tubbs Jones

    First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th

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August 20, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 20, 1974:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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August 20, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 20, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (You're) Having My Baby
  2. - The Night Chicago Died
  3. - Tell Me Something Good
  4. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  5. - I Shot The Sheriff

August 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 20, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When Will I See You Again
  2. - Rock Your Baby
  3. - You Make Me Feel Brand New
  4. - Born With A Smile On My Face
  5. - Summerlove Sensation

August 20, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 20, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 20, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - Hang On In There Baby
  3. - Tell Me Something Good
  4. - City In The Sky
  5. - Kung Fu

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August 20, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 20, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Appassionata

Appassionata

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gianluigi Calderone

Starring: Ornella Muti, Ninetto Davoli, Eleonora Giorgi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Valentina Cortese, Carla Mancini, Renata Zamengo, Luigi Antonio Guerra, Jeanine Martinovic, Isabella Bruno

Country: Italy

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Stan Lathan

Starring: Moms Mabley, Slappy White, Rosalind Cash, Moses Gunn

11 Harrowhouse

11 Harrowhouse

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Aram Avakian

The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad

Country: United States of America

August 20, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 20, 1974 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brad Silberling

The Capone Investment

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

Run, Joe, Run

Run, Joe, Run

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Paul Frees, Arch Whiting, Chad States

Country: United States of America

Rising Damp

Rising Damp

Release year: 1974

August 20, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 20, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin

If Beale Street Could Talk

By:

This honest and beautiful novel by James Baldwin tells America the story of love in the face injustice.

The House Of A Thousand Lanterns by Victoria Holt

The House Of A Thousand Lanterns

By:

Jane Lindsay's fascination with Chinese art and marriage to an older man led her to Hong Kong and the treasure-laden House of a Thousand Lanterns.

The Wall Street Gang by Richard Ney

The Wall Street Gang

By:

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

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

By:

Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Times To Remember by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Times To Remember

By:

The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.

August 20, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 20, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

history

Who was the US President on August 20, 1974?

On August 20, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1974?

On August 20, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 1974?

On August 20, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 20th?

August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

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What happened in 1974?

1974 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
  • Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim peaks at #1
  • 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy

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What was the calendar for August 1974?

August 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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