What happened on Thursday July 31, 1975?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1975:

• The Miami Showband Massacre During the height of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, a tragic paramilitary attack resulted in the deaths of three members of a popular cabaret band and two gunmen, highlighting the brutal sectarian violence of the period.
• Jimmy Hoffa Disappearance In Detroit, Michigan, Teamsters Union president Jimmy Hoffa is reported missing, marking a significant moment in American labor history. Hoffa, a powerful and controversial union leader, vanished without a trace, sparking decades of speculation about his fate.
• Simon Hirst Birth Simon Hirst, a British radio DJ associated with Hit40UK, was born, who would later become a notable figure in UK radio broadcasting.

Events in 1975

July 31, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1975

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1975

July 31, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 212th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1975 can also be written as 7/31/1975 in the US and as 31/7/1975 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1975 in July 1975 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1975:

• Ruben Patterson

  Former NBA player who played as a forward, famously known as 'The Kobe Stopper' for his defensive skills against Kobe Bryant.

• Annie Parisse
• Kavinsky

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1975:

• Ma Bufang

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on July 31st

July 31, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1975 was One Of These Nights by Eagles, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Eagles - One Of These Nights
2. 10cc - I'm Not In Love
3. Bee Gees - Jive Talkin'
4. Olivia Newton-John - Please Mr. Please
5. Van McCoy - The Hustle

July 31, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1975 was Tears On My Pillow by Johnny Nash, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Johnny Nash - Tears On My Pillow
2. Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
3. Ray Stevens - Misty
4. Typically Tropical - Barbados
5. Van McCoy - The Hustle

July 31, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1975 was Fight The Power Part 1 by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power Part 1
2. MFSB - Sexy
3. Sharon Paige and Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
4. Ben E. King - Do It In The Name Of Love
5. Gary Toms Empire - 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st 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 31, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1975 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 1975 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 31, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:37 pm and setting at 02:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on July 31, 1975

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Someone born on July 31, 1975 is:

49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 14 days old,

or 2597 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18185 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1975?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 31, 1975.

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