August 18, 1974, was a Sunday. It was 50 years, 4 months, and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 18, 1974:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Return of the Dragon" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 18,390 days ago. Approximately 613 months have passed. It was the 230th day of 1974, in week 33. The decade was the seventies. People born on this day are currently 50 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. We have gone through approximately 204 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Sunday, August 18, 1974. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 1974 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "The Night Chicago Died" by Paper Lace is at the top of the singles charts, while "When Will I See You Again" by Three Degrees is the number-one song in the UK. Gerald Ford is the President of the United States, and the movie Return of the Dragon is at the top of the box office.
Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Because it's 1974, the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Carl Douglas, ABBA, Mud, the Steve Miller Band, George McCrae and Terry Jacks. In fashion, the hippie look from the 1960s and early 1970s has disappeared. The disco look is beginning to take off. Women are wearing t-shirts, khaki pants, mood rings, kimonos and flare jumpsuits. Meanwhile, men are wearing velvet sports coats, slogan t-shirts, flannel, frilly shirts, jeans and khaki chinos.
If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Oskar Schindler and Eamon de Valera would be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Columbo", "Soul Train", "M*A*S*H", and "Barnaby Jones". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pong", "Space Race", and "Gotcha".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", "The Adventures of Black Beauty", and "Bagpuss". Popular toys at the moment include Clackers, G.I. Joe Adventure Team, VertiBird (toy helicopter), and Uno (card game).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 18, 1974.
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Notable events that happened close to August 18, 1974.
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People in August 1974 were watching the following TV series:
1974 saw the introduction of cars such as the Volkswagen Golf, the Dodge Ramcharger, the Audi 50, the Volvo 200 Series, the Renault 7, and the Ford Elite.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1974:
Toys and games that were popular in 1974:
Popular video games that people were playing in August 1974.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1974.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 18, 1980, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 18.
Gerald Ford was the President of the United States on August 18, 1974.
Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Liam Cosgrave was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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