What happened on Wednesday July 24, 1974?

Here's what happened on July 24, 1974:

• Supreme Court Orders Nixon to Surrender Watergate Tapes In a landmark legal decision, the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Richard Nixon did not have executive privilege to withhold subpoenaed White House tapes related to the Watergate scandal. The Court ordered Nixon to surrender the tapes to the Watergate special prosecutor, a pivotal moment that would ultimately lead to his resignation.
• United States v. Nixon Supreme Court Decision On July 24, 1974, the Supreme Court issued a historic 8-0 ruling requiring President Richard Nixon to turn over sixty-four tape recordings. These tapes revealed Nixon's direct knowledge and involvement in the Watergate burglary cover-up. The decision was unprecedented, as the conversations ultimately implicated Nixon and led to his resignation—the first time in United States history a sitting President had resigned.
• Greek Military Junta Collapses After Cyprus Invasion Following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the Greek military junta collapsed, marking the end of a seven-year period of authoritarian rule. This event signaled the restoration of democracy in Greece, representing a significant turning point in the country's political history.

Events in 1974

July 24, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 24, 1974

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 1974

July 24, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 205th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1974 can also be written as 7/24/1974 in the US and as 24/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 1974 in July 1974 calendar

Famous people born on July 24, 1974:

• Maurice Greene

  American track and field sprinter, Olympic gold medalist, and former world record holder in 100 meters sprint.

• Kathryn Hahn

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

• Stephanie March

  American actress best known for her role as Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot in the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on July 24th

Famous people died on July 24, 1974:

• James Chadwick

  English physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1891).

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on July 24th

July 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 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 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 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 24, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 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 24th 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 24, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 24, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:00 pm and setting at 11:08 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 24, 1974

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Someone born on July 24, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 2 days old,

or 2657 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18600 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 24, 1974?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 24, 1974.

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