Sunday August 24, 1975: on this day

August 24, 1975 was the 236th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 24, 1975 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 24, 1975, who was born and died on August 24, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Fallin' In Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds), movies (e.g. Hard Times, directed by Walter Hill), TV series (e.g. The New Tom & Jerry Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1975?


August 24, 1975 was a Sunday and it was the 236th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1975 can also be written as 8/24/1975 in the US and as 24/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

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August 24, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1975:

  • Davey lopes steals his 38th consecutive base, then thrown out stealing
  • Judy rankin wins lpga national jewish hospital golf open
  • Papadopoulos / pattakos / makarezos sentenced to death in athens
  • Tampa bay rowdies beat portland 2-0 for nasl cup.
  • Officers responsible for the military coup in greece in 1967 are sentenced to death in athens. the sentences are later commuted to life imprisonment.
  • Septemberndashoctober ndash in new zealand, māori leader whina cooper leads a march 5,000 people in support of maori claims to their land.
  • In sacramento, california, lynette fromme, a follower of jailed cult leader charles manson, attempts to assassinate u.s. president gerald ford, but is thwarted by a secret service agent.
  • The london hilton hotel is bombed by the provisional irish republican army 2 people are killed and 63 injured. 1975: london hilton bombed

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August 24, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th 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 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 24, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Rabbit 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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August 24, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1975 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 1975 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 24, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:41 pm and setting at 09:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1975.

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Who was born on August 24, 1975?


Famous people born on August 24, 1975:

  • James d'Arcy

    James d'arcy is a british actor known for his roles in films such as cloud atlas and dunkirk.

  • Roberto Colombo

    Italian footballer.

  • Mark de Vries

    Surinamese-dutch footballer.

  • Kwesi Ameyaw
  • Joanna Jakimiuk
  • Chiara Lico
  • Kelly McCarty
  • Drew Pearce
  • Hayato Sakurai
  • Kurnia Sandy
  • Mindaugas Žukauskas
  • Trond Bjørnsen
  • Erin Cottrell

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 7 months old,

or 583 months and 5 days old,

or 2535 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17750 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 1975.

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 24, 1975?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 24, 1975.

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August 24, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1975:

  • Charles H Revson

    Us cosmetic magnate, who dies at 69.

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1975:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1975 was Fallin' In Love by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 24, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fallin' In Love
  2. - One Of These Nights
  3. - Get Down Tonight
  4. - Jive Talkin'
  5. - Rhinestone Cowboy

August 24, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 24, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
  2. - Barbados
  3. - Give A Little Love
  4. - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
  5. - The Last Farewell

August 24, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1975 was Get Down Tonight by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 24, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Get Down Tonight
  2. - Dream Merchant
  3. - Your Love
  4. - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
  5. - That's The Way Of The World

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August 24, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hard Times

Hard Times

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin

Country: United States of America

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Framed

Framed

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Joe Don Baker, Conny Van Dyke, Gabriel Dell, John Marley

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

August 24, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 1975 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 New Tom & Jerry Show

The New Tom & Jerry Show

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Charles A. Nichols

Floris von Rosemund

Floris von Rosemund

Release year: 1975

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Far Out Space Nuts

Far Out Space Nuts

Release year: 1975

Country: United States of America

August 24, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ascent Of Man by J. Bronowski

The Ascent Of Man

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Man's Ascent

Conversations With Kennedy by Benjamin C. Bradlee

Conversations With Kennedy

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"Give[s] us] a good idea about Jack Kennedy's real like--probably as good as any idea that is likely to be written [about him]".

Breach Of Faith by Theodore H. White

Breach Of Faith

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We didn't immediately grasp the threat posed by Nixon's 1973-1974 crisis. The problem, however, was that the President had elevated himself above all drama and confusion.

Shogun by James Clavell

Shogun

By:

An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.

Without Feathers by Woody Allen

Without Feathers

By:

These are some of the most hilarious tales and ruminations that have ever been published by one of the greatest comic minds of all time.

August 24, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Shark Jaws

Shark Jaws

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Horror

Crash 'N Score

Crash 'N Score

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Jet Fighter

Jet Fighter

Platform: Arcade

Genre: military, shooter

Hi-way

Hi-way

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

pedit5

pedit5

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Dungeon Crawl, RPG

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Who was the US President on August 24, 1975?

On August 24, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1975?

On August 24, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1975?

On August 24, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

Find out more about August 24th

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What happened in 1975?

1975 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
  • British population agrees to European Common Market membership
  • Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal

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What was the calendar for August 1975?

August 1975 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.

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