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August 31, 1975 was the 243rd day of the year 1975, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 1975, who was born and died on August 31, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Down Tonight by K.C and the Sunshine Band), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), 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 31st, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1975?
- August 31, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1975?
- August 31, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 31, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1975?
What day of the week was August 31, 1975?
August 31, 1975 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1975 can also be written as 8/31/1975 in the US and as 31/8/1975 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1975 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:28 am and setting at 04:22 pm.
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 31, 1975?
Famous people born on August 31, 1975:
- Saraia Ramirez
An Emmy Award-winning actress known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies.
- Craig Cumming
New zealand sportscaster and cricketer.
- John Grahame
American ice hockey coach and player.
- Raleigh Roundtree
Tackle (san diego chargers).
- Daniel Harding
English conductor.
- Takahiro Suwa
Japanese professional wrestler.
- Ante Čović
- Flávio Sérgio Viana
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 7 months old,
or 583 months and 23 days old,
or 2538 weeks and 2 days old,
or 17768 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1975?
There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1975.
August 31, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1975:
- Pierre Blaise
French film actor.
- Július Bukovinský
- Robert Johnsen
- Camillo Orlando
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1975:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1975:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1975 was Get Down Tonight by K.C and the Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
- Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds - Fallin' In Love
- Glen Campbell - Rhinestone Cowboy
- Eagles - One Of These Nights
- James Taylor - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
August 31, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Stylistics - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
- Typically Tropical - Barbados
- Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
- Smokie - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
- Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell
August 31, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1975 was Your Love by Graham Central Station, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Graham Central Station - Your Love
- KC And The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
- New Birth - Dream Merchant
- The Pointer Sisters - How Long (Betcha' Got A Chick On The Side)
- Earth, Wind & Fire - That's The Way Of The World
August 31, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
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
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
Release year: 1975
Directed by: John Trent
Starring: Anthony Newley, Stefanie Powers, Isaac Hayes, Lloyd Bochner
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Milos Forman
Hard Times
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Walter Hill
Starring: Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin
Country: United States of America
August 31, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Charles A. Nichols
Floris von Rosemund
Release year: 1975
Musical Chairs
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom
When Things Were Rotten
Release year: 1975
Country: United States of America
Welcome Back, Kotter
Release year: 1975
Country: United States of America
August 31, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Moneychangers
By: Arthur Hailey
Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.
Circus
By: Alistair MacLean
The classic tale of espionage in Cold War Europe is back! Where the greatest circus acrobat of the world must enter an impenetrable castle, the master of action has reissued it.
The Boat
By: Lothar-Gunther Buchheim
Autumn 1941. The tide is turning against the Germans as a U-boat patrols in the Battle of the Atlantic.
Conversations With Kennedy
By: Benjamin C. Bradlee
"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]".
August 31, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hi-way
Indy 800
Panther
dnd
pedit5
Who was the US President on August 31, 1975?
On August 31, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1975?
On August 31, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1975?
On August 31, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.
