What happened on Sunday August 04, 1974?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1974:

• Italicus Express Train Bombing A terrorist bombing occurred on the Italicus Express train near San Benedetto Val di Sambro, Italy, resulting in 12 fatalities and 22 injuries. This tragic event was part of a period of political violence in Italy known as the 'Years of Lead'.
• Crawford-Butler Act Empowers Puerto Rican Governance The Crawford-Butler Act was passed, granting Puerto Ricans the significant democratic right to elect their own governor, marking an important milestone in the territory's political autonomy.
• Sandra Haynie Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Sandra Haynie, a professional golfer, won the LPGA George Washington Golf Classic on August 4, 1974, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.
• Cristian González, Argentine Footballer Cristian González was an Argentine professional footballer who was born on this date. He likely played in Argentine football leagues during his career.

Events in 1974

August 04, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1974

Newspapers from Aug. 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

Famous people born on August 04, 1974:

• Corinne Diacre

  Pioneering French football player and coach who became the first woman to coach a professional men's football team in France.

• Rita Atria

  Courageous Sicilian woman who became an anti-mafia witness after losing her father and brother to mafia violence.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on August 4th

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.

1. John Denver - Annie's Song
2. Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
3. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
4. Steely Dan - Rikki Don't Lose That Number
5. Paper Lace - 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.

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

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 music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
2. James Brown - My Thang
3. The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
4. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
5. Bobby Womack - You're Welcome, Stop On By

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

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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 04, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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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Someone born on August 04, 1974 is:

50 years 9 months old,

or 609 months and 7 days old,

or 2649 weeks

or 18543 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1974?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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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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