What happened this day in history August 14, 1974

What are the important events that happened on August 14, 1974? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 14, 1974: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 14, 1974 is the 226th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 139 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 1, 1974 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 40,464 hours 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 ‘dihectaicosahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $170.28. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond 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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August 14, 1974 Historical Events

  • 1974
    The second Turkish invasion of Cyprus begins; 140,000 to 200,000 Greek Cypriots become refugees. Elsewhere, 126 Turkish Cypriots are massacred.

Who were born on August 14, 1974?

  • 1974
    Ana Matronic, American singer (Scissor Sisters)
  • 1974
    Christopher Gorham, American actor
  • 1974
    Chucky Atkins, American basketball player
  • 1974
    Martin Bulloch, Scottish musician (Mogwai)

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