What happened this day in history July 15, 1974

What are the important events that happened on July 15, 1974? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 15, 1974: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 15, 1974 is the 196th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 169 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 2, 1974 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 2,384,640 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaenneacontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $4,082.25. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Cancer is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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July 15, 1974 Historical Events

  • 1974
    In Nicosia, Cyprus, Greek Junta-sponsored nationalists launch a coup d'état, deposing President Makarios and installing Nikos Sampson as Cypriot president.

Who were born on July 15, 1974?

  • 1974
    Chot Ulep, Filipino bassist and songwriter
  • 1974
    Chris Taylor, Australian comedian (The Chaser)
  • 1974
    Marilita Lambropoulou, Greek actress

Who died on July 15, 1974?

  • 1974
    Christine Chubbuck, American television news reporter (b. 1944)

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