What happened on Tuesday July 23, 1974?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1974:

• Fall of Greek Military Dictatorship The Greek military junta collapsed after seven years of authoritarian rule, marking the end of a significant period of political oppression. Former Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis was invited to lead the new government, initiating Greece's metapolitefsi (political transition) era. The collapse was precipitated by the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and led to immediate democratic reforms, including releasing political prisoners, granting amnesty, and restoring citizenship to those previously disenfranchised.
• All-Star Game MVP Steve Garvey was named Most Valuable Player of the 45th MLB All-Star Game.
• Cyclist Birth/Career Note Rik Verbrugghe, a Belgian professional road racing cyclist, was noted on this date.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1974

Newspapers from Jul. 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.

July 23, 1974 in July 1974 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1974:

• Kathryn Hahn

  Versatile American actress known for comedic and dramatic roles in film and television, including 'WandaVision' and 'Parks and Recreation'.

• Maurice Greene

  Legendary American sprinter nicknamed 'The Cheetah', who dominated world sprinting in the late 1990s and early 2000s, winning multiple...

• Franka Potente

  German actress and director internationally known for her roles in 'Run Lola Run' and the 'Bourne' film series.

• Stephanie March

  American actress best known for her role as Alexandra Cabot in the long-running TV series 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'.

• Maurice Greene (athlete)

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on July 23rd

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.

1. John Denver - Annie's Song
2. Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
3. The Righteous Brothers - Rock And Roll Heaven
4. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
5. Steely Dan - 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.

1. Charles Aznavour - She
2. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
3. The Drifters - Kissin' In The Back Row
4. Slade - Bangin' Man
5. Paul McCartney & Wings - 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 music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

1. James Brown - My Thang
2. The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
3. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
4. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
5. Bobby Womack - You're Welcome, Stop On By

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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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 23, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on July 23, 1974

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Someone born on July 23, 1974 is:

50 years 9 months old,

or 609 months and 21 days old,

or 2651 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18558 days old,

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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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