What happened on Monday August 26, 1974?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1974:

• Charles Lindbergh Dies Charles Lindbergh, the legendary American aviator famous for his historic solo transatlantic flight in 1927, passed away at his home in Hawaii at the age of 72. His death marked the end of an era for early 20th-century aviation pioneers.
• Guinea-Bissau Gains Independence from Portugal Guinea-Bissau officially became an independent nation, ending decades of Portuguese colonial rule. This marked a significant moment in the decolonization of Africa, following years of struggle and armed resistance against Portuguese colonial control.
• Soyuz 15 Space Mission The Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 15 launched with two cosmonauts, embarking on a mission to the Salyut 3 space station. This mission was part of the ongoing Soviet space exploration efforts during the Cold War era.

Events in 1974

August 26, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1974

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1974

August 26, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 238th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1974 can also be written as 8/26/1974 in the US and as 26/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1974:

• Kelvin Cato

  Professional NBA basketball player who played center for multiple teams including Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic,...

• Kiran Chetry

  Nepali-American journalist who has worked for major news networks, known for her significant contributions to broadcast journalism.

• Sébastien Bruno
• Guilhermina Guinle

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1974:

• Charles Lindbergh

  American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

• Junio Valerio Borghese

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
2. Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
3. Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
4. Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
5. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love

August 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
2. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
3. The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
4. Stephanie De Sykes & Rain - Born With A Smile On My Face
5. Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation

August 26, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
2. Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
3. Dionne Warwicke & Spinners - Then Came You
4. Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
5. The Isley Brothers - Live It Up Part 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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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 26, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 03:51 pm and setting at 01:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1974.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1974

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Someone born on August 26, 1974 is:

50 years 8 months old,

or 608 months and 18 days old,

or 2646 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18524 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1974?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 26, 1974.

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