What happened on Sunday August 11, 1974?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1974:

• Coup in East Timor A political coup occurred in East Timor, marking a significant moment in the region's complex political history. This event likely involved the UDT (Timorese Democratic Union) and represented a critical turning point in East Timor's struggle for independence.
• Lee Trevino Wins 56th PGA Championship Lee Trevino won the 56th PGA Championship at Tanglewood Park in North Carolina, shooting a remarkable 276 and defeating defending champion Jack Nicklaus by a single stroke. This victory solidified Trevino's reputation as one of golf's most skilled players of the era.
• Air Mali Ilyushin Il-18V Crash An Air Mali Ilyushin Il-18V turboprop airliner crashed due to a critical navigation error, resulting in the deaths of 47 out of 60 people on board. This tragic incident underscored the importance of precise navigation and safety protocols in aviation.
• Deadly Bus Collision in Ankara A tragic head-on collision between two buses in Ankara, Turkey, resulted in the deaths of 21 people. This devastating accident highlighted the critical need for improved road safety measures and transportation regulations.

Events in 1974

August 11, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1974

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1974

August 11, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1974 can also be written as 8/11/1974 in the US and as 11/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1974:

• Chris Messina

  American actor and producer known for roles in films like 'Julie & Julia' and TV series such as 'The Mindy Project'.

• Audrey Mestre

  Renowned French freediver who tragically died during a world record deep dive attempt in the Dominican Republic.

• Marie-France Dubreuil

  Canadian figure skater known for her exceptional performances in ice dancing and international competitions.

• Joo Jin-mo

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on August 11th

Famous people died on August 11, 1974:

• Vicente Emilio Sojo

  Venezuelan conductor and composer (b. 1887).

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on August 11th

August 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
2. Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
3. John Denver - Annie's Song
4. Elton John - Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
5. Dave Loggins - Please Come To Boston

August 11, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
2. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
3. The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
4. Stephanie De Sykes & Rain - Born With A Smile On My Face
5. Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation

August 11, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
2. James Brown - My Thang
3. The Hues Corporation - Rock The Boat
4. Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
5. George McCrae - Rock Your Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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August 11, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:28 pm and setting at 03:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1974.

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Your place in the Universe on August 11, 1974

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Someone born on August 11, 1974 is:

50 years 9 months old,

or 609 months and 2 days old,

or 2648 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18538 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1974?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1974.

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