Tuesday July 23, 1974: on this day

About July 23rd, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: 45th All Star Baseball Game: NL wins 7-2 at 3 Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh
  • Day of the week: July 23rd, 1974 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Daniel Radcliffe, Woody Harrelson
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Annie's Song by John Denver
  • #1 UK song: She by Charles Aznavour
  • Popular movie: Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia directed by Sam Peckinpah

More about July 23rd, 1974? See below for more news and curiosities on July 23rd, 1974.

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What day of the week was July 23, 1974?


July 23, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 204th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1974 can also be written as 7/23/1974 in the US and as 23/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

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July 23, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 23, 1974:

  • 45th all star baseball game: nl wins 7-2 at 3 rivers stadium, pittsburgh
  • All star mvp: steve garvey
  • Greek military dictatorship collapses.
  • The greek military junta collapses, and former prime minister konstantinos karamanlis is invited to lead the new government, beginning greece's metapolitefsi era.

July 23, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 23, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd 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 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 23, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on July 23rd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 23, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 23, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 23, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 10:37 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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Who was born on July 23, 1974?


Famous people born on July 23, 1974:

  • Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Maurice Greene

    Maurice Greene is a retired American sprinter who won multiple Olympic gold medals.

  • Stephanie March

    American actress.

  • Rik Verbrugghe

    Belgian former professional road bicycle racer known for his time trial abilities.

  • Terry Glenn

    American football player and coach (d. 2017).

  • Franka Potente

    Actress.

  • Tara Williams

    Wnba guard (phoenix mercury).

  • Sonny Siaki

    Samoan professional wrestler.

  • Maurice Greene (athlete)
  • Bente Nordby
  • Andrea Ugolini
  • Lucie Ahl
  • Hugo Alves Velame
  • Martin Amerhauser
  • Fabio Carone
  • Eddie Kennison

Whose famous birthday is on July 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 23rd:

  • Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe

    Daniel radcliffe is a british actor best known for portraying the character harry potter in the film series of the same name.

  • Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson

    Woody harrelson is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like cheers and films like natural born killers and the hunger games...

  • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman

    Philip seymour hoffman was an american actor known for his versatile and captivating performances in films such as capote, the master, and...

  • Marlon Wayans
    Marlon Wayans

    Marlon wayans is an american actor known for his roles in comedy films such as 'scary movie' and 'white chicks'.

  • Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley

    Paul wesley is an american actor best known for his role as stefan salvatore in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Charisma Carpenter
    Charisma Carpenter

    Charisma carpenter is an american actress best known for her role as cordelia chase in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and...

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Bert Convy
    Bert Convy

    St. louis, missouri -- actor.

  • Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Ronny Cox
    Ronny Cox

    Cloudcroft, massachusetts -- actor (st elsewhere).

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July 23, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 18 days old,

or 2598 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18190 days old,

if you were born on July 23, 1974.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 1974?

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 23, 1974.

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July 23, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 23, 1974:

  • Mary Forbes

    Actress (nun les miserables ivy), who dies at 90.

  • Peter Wang Kei Lei

What famous deaths happened on July 23rd?

Famous deaths on July 23rd:

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Georges Flamant
    Georges Flamant

    Actor (la chienne), is killed in paris at 86.

  • Leo McKern
    Leo McKern

    Actor of australian-english origin (d. 2002).

  • Van Heflin
    Van Heflin

    Walters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).

  • Dora Bryan
    Dora Bryan

    English actress and restaurateur (b. 1923).

  • Rona Anderson
    Rona Anderson

    Rona Anderson was a Scottish actress known for her roles in British films and television.

  • Maxine Audley
    Maxine Audley

    At 69, a british actress (vikings: our man in havana) dies.

  • Aliki Vougiouklaki
    Aliki Vougiouklaki

    Greek singer and actress.

  • Ulyssa Grant

    Ulyssa Grant was the 18th President of the United States and a prominent Union general during the American Civil War.

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July 23, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 23, 1974:

  • Papua New Guinea - Remembrance Day
  • Egypt - Revolution Day (1952)
  • St. Liborius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 2 saints: St. Apollinaris
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Roman Empire - Neptunalia held in honor of Neptune
  • Libya - Revolution Day
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July 23, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 23, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 22nd and July 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1974 was Annie's Song by John Denver, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 23, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Annie's Song
  2. - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  3. - Rock And Roll Heaven
  4. - Rock Your Baby
  5. - Rikki Don't Lose That Number

July 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 23, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - She
  2. - Rock Your Baby
  3. - Kissin' In The Back Row
  4. - Bangin' Man
  5. - Band On The Run

July 23, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1974 was My Thang by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

July 23, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 22nd and July 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Thang
  2. - Rock The Boat
  3. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  4. - Rock Your Baby
  5. - You're Welcome, Stop On By

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July 23, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 23, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah

Starring: Warren Oates, Isela Vega, Robert Webber, Gig Young

Country: United States of America

Almost Human

Almost Human

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Tomas Milian, Henry Silva, Laura Belli, Gino Santercole

California Split

California Split

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: George Segal, Elliott Gould, Ann Prentiss, Gwen Welles

Macon County Line

Macon County Line

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Richard Compton

Starring: Alan Vint, Cheryl Waters, Max Baer Jr., Geoffrey Lewis

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

July 23, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 23, 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:

The Capone Investment

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

July 23, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 23, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

By:

A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

By:

The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

The Memory Book

By:

You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

Burr by Gore Vidal

Burr

By:

Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

July 23, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 23, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on July 23, 1974?

On July 23, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 23, 1974?

On July 23, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 23, 1974?

On July 23, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 23rd?

July 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of July. 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 July 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan foreign relations: the lima group, through jorge faurie (argentine foreign affairs minister), stated that the lima group will "repeal force when necessary".
  • 2018 - 2018 attica wildfires - wildfires in attica, greece caused by wildfires that erupted on august 7, 2018, killed at least 76 people and left 172 others injured. they also destroyed hundreds of homes and vehicles. this prompted a state emergency. the greek government asks for assistance from the european union.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: six civilians are killed and 19 more injured when the russian air force bombs zor shamr camp and madan, south and east from raqqa in syria with cluster bombs. the nearby alburamadan was also hit; no casualties have been reported.

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history

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 July 1974?

July 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

Discover how July 1974 calendar looked like.

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