Sunday August 04, 1974: on this day

August 04, 1974 was the 216th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 04, 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 04, 1974, who was born and died on August 04, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Annie's Song by John Denver), movies (e.g. Harry and Tonto, directed by Paul Mazursky), TV series (e.g. The Capone Investment) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 1974?


August 04, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 216th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1974 can also be written as 8/4/1974 in the US and as 4/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

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August 04, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1974:

  • Sandra haynie wins lpga george washington golf classic
  • Crawford-butler act allows puerto ricans to elect own governor.
  • A bomb explodes in the italicus express train at san benedetto val di sambro, italy, killing 12 people and wounding 22.

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August 04, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 04, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 08:34 pm and setting at 08:20 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 04, 1974?


Famous people born on August 04, 1974:

  • Corinne Diacre

    Former football defender and professional french football/soccer coach.

  • Keenan Milton

    Keenan Milton was a talented journalist known for his work in investigative reporting.

  • Justin Kurzel

    Justin kurzel is an australian film director known for his work on the films snowtown and macbeth.

  • Kily González

    Argentinian footballer.

  • Canute Curtis

    Linebacker (cincinnati bengals).

  • Fabrice Grinda

    Businessman.

  • Rita Atria

    A sicilian woman committed suicide by jumping from a window 7/26/1992.

  • Chris Crippin

    Canadian drummer (hedley).

  • Dominic Ochoa

    Filipino actor.

  • Saša Stevanović
  • Auron Miloti
  • Adele Frollani
  • Oxmo Puccino
  • Luca Capecchi
  • Jean-Christophe Rouvière

Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 7 months old,

or 595 months and 25 days old,

or 2590 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18135 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 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 04, 1974?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 04, 1974.

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August 04, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 1974:

  • Cesare Angelini
  • Silver Sirotti

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Briena Svedberg

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

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August 04, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 1974:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1974 was Annie's Song by John Denver, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Annie's Song
  2. - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
  3. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  4. - Rikki Don't Lose That Number
  5. - The Night Chicago Died

August 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 04, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - She
  2. - Rock Your Baby
  3. - Kissin' In The Back Row
  4. - Bangin' Man
  5. - Band On The Run

August 04, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 04, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  2. - My Thang
  3. - Rock The Boat
  4. - Rock Your Baby
  5. - You're Welcome, Stop On By

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August 04, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Harry and Tonto

Harry and Tonto

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Art Carney, Ellen Burstyn, René Enríquez, Herbert Berghof

Patthar Aur Payal

Patthar Aur Payal

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Harmesh Malhotra

Starring: Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Vinod Khanna, Ajit

11 Harrowhouse

11 Harrowhouse

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Aram Avakian

Starring: Candice Bergen, Charles Grodin, James Mason, Trevor Howard

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

The Black Godfather

The Black Godfather

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Evans

Starring: Rod Perry, Damu King, Don Chastain, Diane Sommerfield

August 04, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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:

The Capone Investment

The Capone Investment

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Alan Gibson

Malaventure

Malaventure

Release year: 1974

The Inheritors

The Inheritors

Release year: 1974

The Haggard Falcon

The Haggard Falcon

Release year: 1974

August 04, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Winter Kills by Richard Condon

Winter Kills

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

If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin

If Beale Street Could Talk

By:

This honest and beautiful novel by James Baldwin tells America the story of love in the face injustice.

Working by Studs Terkel

Working

By:

Studs Terkel's most well-known book, Working, is an engaging, fascinating look at the jobs and people who do them. This book contains over 100 interviews with people from all walks of life, including gravediggers to lawyers.

The Snare Of The Hunter by Helen MacInnes

The Snare Of The Hunter

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A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia to search for her father. She discovers she is the target of a deadly hunt

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

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The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

August 04, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 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

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

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Who was the US President on August 04, 1974?

On August 04, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1974?

On August 04, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 1974?

On August 04, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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.

Discover how August 1974 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 4, 1974