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August 28, 1974 was the 240th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 28, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 28, 1974, who was born and died on August 28, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. Paper Moon, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. Kolchak: The Night Stalker) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1974?
- August 28, 1974: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1974?
- August 28, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1974?
What day of the week was August 28, 1974?
August 28, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 240th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1974 can also be written as 8/28/1974 in the US and as 28/8/1974 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1974:
- Soyuz 15 returns to earth.
August 28, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
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 28, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:11 pm and setting at 03:18 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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Who was born on August 28, 1974?
Famous people born on August 28, 1974:
- Carsten Jancker
German manager and footballer.
- Takahito Eguchi
Japanese composer and pianist.
- Johan Andersson
Swedish game designer and programmer.
- Kaori Mizuhashi
Japanese voice actress.
- Mark Smith
Defensive end (arizona cardinals).
- Jen Kirkman
American screenwriter and comedian.
- Alexis Skye
- Nura Imamović
- Jason Tarver
- Jesús Valiente
- Paola Vukojicic
- Gianfelice Facchetti
- Terrell Myers
- Luigi Pastore
- Silvanus Njambari
- Adrián Biniez
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
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Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 7 months old,
or 595 months and 29 days old,
or 2591 weeks and 2 days old,
or 18139 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 1974.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1974?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 28, 1974.
August 28, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1974:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
- Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
- Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
- Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
August 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 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.
August 28, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 28, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 28, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
- Dionne Warwicke & Spinners - Then Came You
- Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
- The Isley Brothers - Live It Up Part 1
August 28, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Paper Moon
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman
Country: United States of America
The Phantom of Liberty
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Luis Buñuel
Starring: Jean-Claude Brialy, Adolfo Celi, Michel Piccoli, Monica Vitti
Country: United States of America
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
Julia
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Sigi Rothemund
Starring: Jean-Claude Bouillon, Sylvia Kristel, Teri Tordai, Gisela Hahn
The Godfather Part II
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
August 28, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Release year: 1974
Written by: Jeffrey Grant Rice
Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt
Country: United States of America
Land of the Lost
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Brad Silberling
The Capone Investment
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Alan Gibson
Petrocelli
Release year: 1974
Country: United States of America
Planet of the Apes
Release year: 1974
Country: United States of America
August 28, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Cashelmara
By: Susan Howatch
A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.
Watership Down
By: Richard Adams
Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.
Plain Speaking
By: Merle Miller
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.
The War Between The Tates
By: Alison Lurie
If a husband is unable to control his wife, and she becomes a wreck, civil war can break out in their family Erica Tate would not mind getting up every morning if it meant that her husband was a criminal.
The Wall Street Gang
By: Richard Ney
THE WALL STREET GANG, IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT IF YOU SCRAP TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO THE MARKET AND ATTACK THE FINANCIAL CONSPIRACY WITH ITS OWN WEAPONS, YOU CAN BEAT STOCK
August 28, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Rebound
Who was the US President on August 28, 1974?
On August 28, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1974?
On August 28, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1974?
On August 28, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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 August 1974?
August 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
