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About August 24th, 1974, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 24th, 1974 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka
- #1 UK song: When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees
- Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks
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- What day of the week was August 24, 1974?
- Who was born on August 24, 1974?
- August 24, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- August 24, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 24, 1974?
- Back in 1974
What day of the week was August 24, 1974?
August 24, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 236th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1974 can also be written as 8/24/1974 in the US and as 24/8/1974 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 24, 1974?
Famous people born on August 24, 1974:
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Jennifer LienJennifer Lien is an American former actress best known for her role as Kes on the television series 'Star Trek: Voyager.' Her acting career began in the early 1990s, and she appeared in both film and television before retiring from acting in the early 2000s. [bio]
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Ray ParkScottish martial artist and actor known for roles in Star Wars: Episode I and X-Men.
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Orla FallonIrish musician and harpist, former member of the internationally renowned Celtic music group Celtic Woman.
![Guillaume Cramoisan]()
Guillaume Cramoisan
August 24, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 1974:
![Alexander P. de Seversky]()
Alexander P. de SeverskyRussian-american pilot and businessman, co-founded republic aviation (b. 1894).
![Aleksandr Nilolaevič Prokof'ev-Severskij]()
Aleksandr Nilolaevič Prokof'ev-Severskij
August 24, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 24, 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 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
- Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
- Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
- Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
August 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 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.
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
- Stephanie De Sykes & Rain - Born With A Smile On My Face
- Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation
August 24, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Tell Me Something Good
- The Staple Singers - City In The Sky
- Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
August 24, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 24, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1974 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 11:42 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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Someone born on August 24, 1974 is:
51 years 11 months old,
or 623 months and 14 days old,
or 2710 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18976 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1974?
There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 24th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 24, 1974.
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The soundtrack around August 24, 1974 included “(You're) Having My Baby” by Paul Anka, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 24, 1974 included Young Frankenstein, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 24, 1974 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Jennifer Lien, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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