What happened on Sunday July 28, 1974?

Here's what happened on July 28, 1974:

• Formation of Spetsgruppa A (Alpha Group) On July 28, 1974, the Soviet Union established Spetsgruppa A, an elite special forces unit of the KGB designed for high-risk counter-terrorism and special operations. This highly trained group would become one of the most renowned special forces units in the world, known for its precision and strategic capabilities.
• Tragic Bus Accident in Belem, Brazil A devastating traffic accident occurred in Belem, Brazil, resulting in 69 fatalities when a packed bus collided with a heavy truck. This tragic incident highlighted the critical need for improved road safety and transportation regulations.
• Carole Jo Skala Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Carole Jo Skala secured victory at the LPGA Wheeling Ladies Golf Classic, demonstrating her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the mid-1970s.

Events in 1974

July 28, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 28, 1974

Newspapers from Jul. 28, 1974

July 28, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 209th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 28, 1974 can also be written as 7/28/1974 in the US and as 28/7/1974 in UK and Europe.

July 28, 1974 in July 1974 calendar

Famous people born on July 28, 1974:

• Alexis Tsipras

  A prominent Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece from 2015 to 2019, leading the left-wing Syriza party during a critical...

• Elizabeth Berkley

  An American actress known for her roles in 'Saved by the Bell' and the controversial film 'Showgirls', who has since transitioned to other...

• Justin Lee Collins

  A British comedian known for his work in television comedy and panel shows during the early 2000s.

• Afroman

  An American rapper famous for his humorous novelty hit 'Because I Got High', which became a viral sensation in the early 2000s and gained...

• Hannah Waddingham

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on July 28th

Famous people died on July 28, 1974:

• Truman Bradley

  Known for his work as a radio and television news commentator.

• María Martínez Sierra

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on July 28th

July 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 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 28, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 28, 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 28, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 28, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 28, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 04:14 pm and setting at 01:44 am.

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 28, 1974

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Someone born on July 28, 1974 is:

50 years 9 months old,

or 609 months and 16 days old,

or 2650 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18553 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 28, 1974?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 28, 1974.

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