What happened on July 15 1974?

What happened on July 15 1974?

July 15, 1974 (Monday) 1974 Cypriot coup d’état: A military coup d’état is carried out in Cyprus by the Cypriot National Guard and the Greek military junta of 1967–1974. President Makarios III is replaced by pro-Enosis (Greek Irridentist) nationalist Nikos Sampson as dictator; Makarios is said to have been killed.

What was the number one song on July 15 1974?

The number one song in the week of July 15, 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae in US and She by Charles Aznavour in UK.

What famous person was born on July 15?

Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Arianna Huffington, Diane Kruger, Forest Whitaker, Linda Ronstadt, Mac McAnally and more.

What is the Speciality of July 15?

World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on 15 July every year to raise awareness about the importance of technical, vocational education & training and the development of other skills relevant to both local and global economies.

What happened on July 15th in history?

1799 – The Rosetta Stone is found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard during Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign. 1815 – Napoleonic Wars: Napoleon Bonaparte surrenders aboard HMS Bellerophon. 1823 – A fire destroys the ancient Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, Italy.

What is Nixon best known for?

His presidency is known for a start for diplomacy with China, a slow ending of the Vietnam War, domestic acts (such as OSHA and Environmental Protection) and an era of peace with the Soviet Union (communist Russia).

What was hot in 1974?

Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1974

No. Title Artist(s)
1 “The Way We Were” Barbra Streisand
2 “Seasons in the Sun” Terry Jacks
3 “Love’s Theme” Love Unlimited Orchestra
4 “Come and Get Your Love” Redbone