What happened on Saturday August 31, 1974?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1974:

• Pirate Radio Veronica Relocates to Scheveningen Harbor On August 31, 1974, the famous Dutch pirate radio station Radio Veronica relocated its operations to Scheveningen harbor. This move was significant in the history of offshore broadcasting, as pirate radio stations challenged traditional media regulations and played a crucial role in the cultural and musical landscape of the Netherlands during the 1960s and 1970s.

Events in 1974

August 31, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1974

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1974

August 31, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1974 can also be written as 8/31/1974 in the US and as 31/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1974:

• Andrei Medvedev

  Ukrainian professional tennis player known for his success in junior tennis, particularly winning the 1991 French Open Junior Championship.

• Camilla Lackberg

  Swedish crime novelist known for her popular detective fiction series set in Fjällbacka.

• Marc Webb

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1974:

• Norman Kirk

  Influential New Zealand Labour Party politician who served as the 29th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1972 until his unexpected death in...

• William Pershing Benedict

  American soldier and pilot (b. 1918).

• Olinto Cremaschi
• Gianna Manzini
• Ali bin Abdullah al-Thani

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:39 pm and setting at 06:14 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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Someone born on August 31, 1974 is:

50 years 8 months old,

or 608 months and 14 days old,

or 2645 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18519 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1974?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1974.

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