Saturday August 31, 1974: on this day

August 31, 1974 was the 243rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 31, 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 31, 1974, who was born and died on August 31, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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.

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August 31, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 1974:

  • Pirate radio veronica moves into scheveningen harbor

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August 31, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 1974 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on August 31, 1974?


Famous people born on August 31, 1974:

  • Andriy Medvedev

    Ukrainian-monégasque tennis player.

  • Camilla Lackberg

    Writer.

  • Jessy Viceisza

    Miss universe - bonaire (1996).

  • Marc Webb
    Marc Webb
  • Andrejus Zadneprovskis
  • Raimund Hedl
  • Teruyoshi Itō
  • Yannick Choirat
  • Andreï Medvedev (Андрій Медведєв)
  • Zeta

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 6 months old,

or 594 months and 28 days old,

or 2586 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18107 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1974?

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

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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August 31, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 1974:

  • Norman Kirk

    New zealand engineer and politician, 29th prime minister of new zealand (d. 1974).

  • William Pershing Benedict

    American soldier and pilot (b. 1918).

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

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st

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August 31, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 1974:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1974:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 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 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.

August 31, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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:

  1. - (You're) Having My Baby
  2. - I Shot The Sheriff
  3. - Tell Me Something Good
  4. - The Night Chicago Died
  5. - 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.

August 31, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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:

  1. - When Will I See You Again
  2. - Rock Your Baby
  3. - You Make Me Feel Brand New
  4. - Born With A Smile On My Face
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 31, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 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:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
  3. - Then Came You
  4. - Hang On In There Baby
  5. - Live It Up Part 1

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August 31, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Paper Moon

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

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

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

Julia

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Sigi Rothemund

Starring: Jean-Claude Bouillon, Sylvia Kristel, Teri Tordai, Gisela Hahn

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

August 31, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Release year: 1974

Written by:

Starring: Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, Ruth McDevitt

Country: United States of America

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Brad Silberling

The Capone Investment

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

Petrocelli

Petrocelli

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

August 31, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down

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Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.

Winter Kills by Richard Condon

Winter Kills

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Richard Condon explores the assassination attempt on a president in WINTER KILLS.

Cashelmara by Susan Howatch

Cashelmara

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A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.

The Fan Club by Irving Wallace

The Fan Club

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The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

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"Knocking off an armoured truck or a bank is just crude. A whole republic can be taken down with a single stroke. Sir James Manson is a shadowy titan in London's financial sector who is plotting a coup d’etat within …

August 31, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on August 31, 1974?

On August 31, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1974?

On August 31, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 1974?

On August 31, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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.

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