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About July 21st, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 21, 1974, the House Judiciary Committee approved three articles of impeachment against U.S. President Richard Nixon, marking a significant step in the Watergate scandal investigation.
- Day of the week: July 21st, 1974 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Rock Your Baby by George McCrae
- #1 UK song: She by Charles Aznavour
- Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks
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July 21, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 21, 1974:
- Nixon impeachment articles approved On July 21, 1974, the House Judiciary Committee approved three articles of impeachment against U.S. President Richard Nixon, marking a significant step in the Watergate scandal investigation. source: archives.gov
- Turkey invades Cyprus On July 21, 1974, Turkey launched a second phase of its invasion of Cyprus, expanding its control over the northern part of the island. This action followed a ceasefire and led to the occupation of approximately 36% of Cyprus's territory. source: bbc.co.uk
- Eddy Merckx wins 5th Tour de France On July 21, 1974, Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx secured his fifth Tour de France victory, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest cyclists in history. source: cyclingnews.com
July 21, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 21, 1974?
July 21, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 21, 1974 can also be written as 7/21/1974 in the US and as 21/7/1974 in UK and Europe.
July 21, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 21, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 15th and July 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- John Denver - Annie's Song
- The Righteous Brothers - Rock And Roll Heaven
- Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
- Gladys Knight and the Pips - On And On
July 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.
- Charles Aznavour - She
- The Drifters - Kissin' In The Back Row
- Slade - Bangin' Man
- Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run
July 21, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1974 was My Thang by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.
- James Brown - My Thang
- The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - On And On
- The Impressions - Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
July 21, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.
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July 21, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 21, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 21, 1974 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 21, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:23 am and setting at 10:06 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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How old is someone born on July 21, 1974?
Someone born on July 21, 1974 is:
52 years and 16 days old,
or 624 months and 16 days old,
or 2715 weeks and 4 days old,
or 19009 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1974?
There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 21st 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 21, 1974.
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The soundtrack around July 21, 1974 included “Rock Your Baby” by George McCrae, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 21, 1974 included Young Frankenstein, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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