What happened on Sunday August 18, 1974?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1974:

• Provisional IRA Prison Escape Nineteen incarcerated members of the Provisional IRA dramatically escaped from Portlaoise Prison in County Laois, Republic of Ireland. This significant prison break highlighted the ongoing tensions and conflict in Northern Ireland during the Troubles period.
• Birth of Shivnarine Chanderpaul Shivnarine Chanderpaul, a renowned West Indian cricketer, was born. He would go on to become one of the most technically skilled and resilient batsmen in West Indies cricket history, known for his unorthodox batting stance and remarkable career spanning over two decades.
• Meteorite Strikes Building in Iran In Naragh, Iran, a rare and unusual incident occurred when a meteorite struck a building, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of celestial events and their potential impact on human environments.

Events in 1974

August 18, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1974

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1974

August 18, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 230th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1974 can also be written as 8/18/1974 in the US and as 18/8/1974 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1974 in August 1974 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1974:

• Nicole Krauss

  Nicole Krauss is a renowned American novelist who has received critical acclaim for her poignant and introspective literary works.

• Giuliana Rancic

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• Vladys Muller

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1974:

• Laura Clifford Barney
• Vincenzo Salvadore

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1974 was The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
2. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
3. Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
4. Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
5. Dave Loggins - Please Come To Boston

August 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

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 18, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
2. Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
3. Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
4. James Brown - My Thang
5. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Tell Me Something Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:11 am and setting at 08:35 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 18, 1974

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Someone born on August 18, 1974 is:

50 years 8 months old,

or 608 months and 21 days old,

or 2646 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18527 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1974?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 18, 1974.

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