Sunday September 08, 1974: on this day

September 08, 1974 was the 251st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is September 08, 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 September 08, 1974, who was born and died on September 08, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 08, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. Ajanabee, directed by Shakti Samanta), 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 September 8th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 08, 1974?


September 08, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 251st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1974 can also be written as 9/8/1974 in the US and as 8/9/1974 in UK and Europe.

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September 08, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 08, 1974:

  • 88th us womens tennis: billie j king beats evonne goolagong
  • 94th us mens tennis: jimmy connors beats ken rosewall
  • Ian thompson wins marathon
  • Joanne carner wins lpga dallas civitan golf open
  • President gerald ford pardons former president r nixon of all federal crimes
  • Watergate scandal: us president gerald ford pardons former president richard nixon for any crimes nixon may have committed while in office.
  • Twa flight 841 crashes into the ionian sea 18 minutes after take off from athens, after a bomb explodes in the cargo hold, and kills 88 people.

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September 08, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th 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 September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 08, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 08, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on September 8th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 08, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 08, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 08, 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 September 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:11 pm and setting at 02:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 01, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Oct 01, 1974.

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Who was born on September 08, 1974?


Famous people born on September 08, 1974:

  • Mahogany Rashad

    Talented journalist with a strong presence in the media industry.

  • Kateline Jones

    Leading researcher in the field of genetics and biotechnology.

  • Susanna Bonfiglio

    Italian basketball player.

  • Braulio Luna

    Data scientist specializing in machine learning and predictive analytics.

  • Amani Toomer

    Former NFL wide receiver who played his entire career with the New York Giants.

  • Jose Neves

    Founder and CEO of Farfetch, a global luxury fashion online platform.

  • Marios Agathokleous

    Cypriot footballer.

  • Rick Michaels

    American wrestler.

  • Tanaz Eshaghian

    Iranian-american producer and director.

  • Juan Manuel Azconzábal
  • Simon Raiwalui
  • Olivier Rambo

Whose famous birthday is on September 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 8th:

  • Wiz Khalifa
    Wiz Khalifa

    Wiz khalifa is an american hip-hop artist known for his hit single 'black and yellow' and his album 'rolling papers'.

  • Cameron Dallas
    Cameron Dallas

    Cameron dallas is a social media personality and actor known for his popularity on the now-defunct video app vine and for his roles in...

  • Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas

    Jonathan taylor thomas is an american actor best known for his role as randy taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman

    Martin freeman is an english actor known for his roles in the office, sherlock, and the hobbit trilogy.

  • Brooke Burke
    Brooke Burke

    Brooke burke is an american model known for her work as a television host and as the winner of the seventh season of dancing with the stars.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • David Arquette
    David Arquette

    David arquette is an american actor known for his roles in the scream film series and for being part of the famous arquette acting family.

  • Leslie Jones
    Leslie Jones

    Leslie jones is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her stand-up comedy performances.

  • Pascal Greggory
    Pascal Greggory

    French actor in theatre and film tv.

  • Mario Adorf
    Mario Adorf

    He is a swiss actor and a quiet character actor in german and international films.

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September 08, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years 7 months old,

or 595 months and 18 days old,

or 2589 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18128 days old,

if you were born on September 08, 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 September 08, 1974?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 08, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 08, 1974.

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September 08, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 08, 1974:

  • Wolfgang Windgassen

    German-french operatic tenor, who was the most prominent wagnerian tenor of the '50s & '60s.

  • Robert Cox

    Keystone kops' last surviving member dies at 79.

What famous deaths happened on September 8th?

Famous deaths on September 8th:

  • Dorothy Dandridge
    Dorothy Dandridge

    American actress and entertainer.

  • Jean Seberg
    Jean Seberg

    American actress whose career was launched by her 1957 portrayal as jean d'arc, in otto preminger's saint joan.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Zero Mostel
    Zero Mostel

    Renowned actor known for his roles in film and theater.

  • Elizabeth II

    Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms since 1952.

  • Nixxon Jones

    Iconic rock musician who revolutionized the music industry with his unique style.

  • Dashton Smith

    Iconic musician who revolutionized the music industry with his unique style.

  • Yugan Yadunath

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Xaine Clarke

    Talented guitarist and songwriter of a famous rock band.

  • Amiliah Banks

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 8th

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September 08, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on September 08, 1974:

  • International Literacy Day [UNESCO]
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September 08, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 08, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 2nd and September 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

September 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 2nd and September 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (You're) Having My Baby
  2. - I Shot The Sheriff
  3. - Tell Me Something Good
  4. - Rock Me Gently
  5. - I'm Leaving It (All) Up To You

September 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1974 was Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

September 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 2nd and September 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kung Fu Fighting
  2. - Love Me For A Reason
  3. - Annie's Song
  4. - Hang On In There Baby
  5. - I'm Leaving It All Up To You

September 08, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1974 was Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

September 08, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 2nd and September 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
  2. - Then Came You
  3. - Feel Like Makin' Love
  4. - Live It Up Part 1
  5. - You Haven't Done Nothin'

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September 08, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 08, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ajanabee

Ajanabee

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Shakti Samanta

Starring: Rajesh Khanna, Zeenat Aman, Prem Chopra, Asrani

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 Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

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

September 08, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 08, 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

September 08, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 08, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The War Between The Tates by Alison Lurie

The War Between The Tates

By:

If a husband is unable to control his wife, and she becomes a wreck, civil war can break out in their family Erica Tate would not mind getting up every morning if it meant that her husband was a criminal.

Winter Kills by Richard Condon

Winter Kills

By:

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

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

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This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

The Dogs Of War by Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs Of War

By:

"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 …

The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas

The Memory Book

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You can unleash the hidden power in your mind with Harry Lorayne's and Jerry Lucas’s simple, failsafe memory system. This will allow you to become more productive, imaginative, and powerful at work.

September 08, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 08, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

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 September 08, 1974?

On September 08, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 08, 1974?

On September 08, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on September 08, 1974?

On September 08, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about September 8th?

September 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of September. 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 September 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Taliban insurgents attacked the checkpoint in western afghanistan's herat, killing 9 people and injuring 6. the militants also suffered 10 injuries.
  • 2017 - Pope francis pastoral visits: pope francis responds to rodrigo londono, farc rebel leader,'s open letter asking forgiveness for the pain the group has inflicted upon the country during his talk at villavicencio. he urges colombians who are skeptical about the peace agreement to seek reconciliation.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). taliban militants invade tarinkot, the provincial capital in afghanistan's urozgan province. fighting has been reported at multiple fronts in the city. local officials fled to tarinkot airport nearby for refuge.

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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 September 1974?

September 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1974 calendar looked like.

Sunday September 8, 1974