What happened on Thursday August 21, 1975?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1975:

• US Partially Lifts Trade Embargo Against Cuba The United States government made a significant diplomatic move by partially lifting its long-standing trade embargo against Cuba, allowing foreign subsidiaries of American companies to engage in limited trade with the Caribbean nation.
• Baseball History: Reuschel Brothers Make MLB Record In a remarkable sporting achievement, brothers Rick and Paul Reuschel became the first sibling pair to pitch a combined shutout in Major League Baseball, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and skill.
• Deadly Highway Accident in France A catastrophic three-truck collision on a French highway resulted in a tragic loss of life, with 10 fatalities and 26 individuals sustaining injuries, highlighting the potential dangers of road transportation.

Events in 1975

August 21, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 21, 1975

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 1975

August 21, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1975 can also be written as 8/21/1975 in the US and as 21/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

Famous people born on August 21, 1975:

• Alicia Witt

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Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on August 21st

Famous people died on August 21, 1975:

• Manuel Seoane

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on August 21st

August 21, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1975 was Fallin' In Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds - Fallin' In Love
2. Eagles - One Of These Nights
3. K.C and the Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
4. Bee Gees - Jive Talkin'
5. Glen Campbell - Rhinestone Cowboy

August 21, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. The Stylistics - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
2. Typically Tropical - Barbados
3. Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
4. Smokie - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
5. Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell

August 21, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1975 was Get Down Tonight by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. KC And The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
2. New Birth - Dream Merchant
3. Graham Central Station - Your Love
4. Sharon Paige and Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - That's The Way Of The World

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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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 21, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1975 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 1975 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 21, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:22 pm and setting at 07:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on August 21, 1975

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Someone born on August 21, 1975 is:

49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 3 days old,

or 2596 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18174 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1975?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 21, 1975.

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