Saturday March 02, 1974: on this day

March 02, 1974 was the 61st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 02, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 02, 1974, who was born and died on March 02, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 02, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 2nd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 02, 1974?


March 02, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 61st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1974 can also be written as 3/2/1974 in the US and as 2/3/1974 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1974 in March 1974 calendar

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March 02, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 02, 1974:

March 02, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 02, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 02, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on March 2nd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 02, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 02, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 1974 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 March 02, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:21 pm and setting at 03:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 06, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 1974.

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Who was born on March 02, 1974?


Famous people born on March 02, 1974:

  • Patrice Halgand

    French professional road racing cyclist.

  • Federica Ridolfi

    Federica ridolfi is an italian dancer and television personality known for her appearances on various italian tv shows.

  • Hayley Lewis

    Australian television host and swimmer.

  • Monika Niederstatter

    Italian athlete.

  • Martine Dessureault in MontrTal

    Qutbec, canada; 50-metre swimmer (olympics-1996).

  • Cara Buono

    Actress.

  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar

    Actor.

  • Ljudmila Furceva
  • Damir Glavan
  • Marcel Jenni
  • Wille Mäkelä
  • Ante Razov
  • Faith Yang
  • Mirna Deak
  • Jasmin Mujdža
  • Djamel Khali

Whose famous birthday is on March 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 2nd:

  • Mikhail Gorbachev
    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Russian politician who succeeded konstantin chernenko to the post of general secretary of communist party.

  • Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig

    Daniel craig is an english actor best known for portraying james bond in the 007 film series.

  • Becky G
    Becky G

    Becky g is a rapper and singer known for her hit songs like 'shower' and 'mayores'.

  • Method Man
    Method Man

    Method man is a rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group wu-tang clan and for his solo career, as well as for his acting roles...

  • Jon Bon Jovi
    Jon Bon Jovi

    American singer and the star of bon jovi.

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson

    Rebel wilson is an australian actress and comedian known for her roles in movies such as pitch perfect and bridesmaids.

  • Bryce Dallas Howard
    Bryce Dallas Howard

    Bryce dallas howard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the help and jurassic world.

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

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March 02, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years and 17 days old,

or 600 months and 17 days old,

or 2611 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18280 days old,

if you were born on March 02, 1974.

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 March 02, 1974?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 02, 1974.

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March 02, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 02, 1974:

  • Salvador Puig Antich

    Spanish anarchist (born 1948).

  • Antoine de Padoue Rahajarizafy
  • Georg Michael Welzel

What famous deaths happened on March 2nd?

Famous deaths on March 2nd:

  • Serge Gainsbourg
    Serge Gainsbourg

    French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.

  • Mercedes McCambridge
    Mercedes McCambridge

    American actress known for her powerful performances in film and radio.

  • Martin Denny
    Martin Denny

    American composer and pianist (d. 2005).

  • Lyle Talbot
    Lyle Talbot

    American actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows.

  • Randolph Scott
    Randolph Scott

    American actor, fort worth, gungho, jesse james, dies at the age of 89.

  • Anita Morris
    Anita Morris

    American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1943).

  • Joshiah Mwangi Kariuki

    Kenyan politician and businessman who advocated for social justice.

  • Christine de Pizan

    Medieval author and poet known for her feminist writings.

  • Kaisei Kobayashi

    Renowned Japanese painter known for his landscapes and traditional art style.

  • Reginna Cassola

    Renowned Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 2nd

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March 02, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 02, 1974:

  • Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders (+Bruges 1127)
  • Church of England - Saint Chad's Day.
  • Texas Independence Day (1836).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Beginning of the Fast (sunrise to sunset fast for 19 days).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of 'Alá (Loftiness) - First day of the 19th month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Saints celebrated on March 02, 1974:

  • saint Jovinus
  • Saint Abdalon
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March 02, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 02, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

March 02, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - The Way We Were
  3. - Spiders & Snakes
  4. - Boogie Down
  5. - Jungle Boogie

March 02, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1974 was Tiger Feet by Mud, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

March 02, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tiger Feet
  2. - Teenage Rampage
  3. - Devil Gate Drive
  4. - Solitaire
  5. - The Man Who Sold The World

March 02, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 1974 was Mighty Love - Pt. 1 by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

March 02, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mighty Love - Pt. 1
  2. - Boogie Down
  3. - I'll Be The Other Woman
  4. - Jungle Boogie
  5. - Put Your Hands Together

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March 02, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 02, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Appassionata

Appassionata

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Gianluigi Calderone

Starring: Ornella Muti, Ninetto Davoli, Eleonora Giorgi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Valentina Cortese, Carla Mancini, Renata Zamengo, Luigi Antonio Guerra, Jeanine Martinovic, Isabella Bruno

Country: Italy

Truck Stop Women

Truck Stop Women

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Mark L. Lester

Starring: Claudia Jennings, Lieux Dressler, John Martino, Paul Carr

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Billy Two Hats

Billy Two Hats

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: Gregory Peck, Desi Arnaz Jr., Jack Warden, David Huddleston

The House of Seven Corpses

The House of Seven Corpses

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Paul Harrison

Starring: John Ireland, Faith Domergue, John Carradine, Carole Wells

March 02, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 02, 1974 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Kli-Kla-Klawitter

Release year: 1974

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Don Blech und der goldene Junker

Release year: 1973

Seven Little Australians

Seven Little Australians

Release year: 1973

Within These Walls

Within These Walls

Release year: 1973

Directed by: James Tucker

March 02, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 02, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Best Of Life by David Scherman

The Best Of Life

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1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages

Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

By:

Vita Sackville West, novelist, poet and biographer is most well-known as Virginia Woolf's friend, who made her an androgynous time-traveler at Orlando.

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

By:

Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

By:

The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

March 02, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 02, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Maze War

Maze War

Platform: Imlac PDS-1, Macintosh, NeXT Computer, Palm OS, Xerox Star, X Window System

Genre: First-person shooter

Gran Trak 10

Gran Trak 10

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on March 02, 1974?

On March 02, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 02, 1974?

On March 02, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 02, 1974?

On March 02, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 2nd?

March 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of March. 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 March 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - India-pakistan standoff 2019: indian and pakistani forces attack each other's villages and posts in kashmir, killing at most six civilians and two pakistani soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 ouagadougou attacks: terrorist attack on french embassy and military headquarters in ouagadougou (burkina faso) leaves 28 dead and more than 50 injured.
  • 2017 - Palmyra offensive 2017: the syrian army and its allies recapture palmyra from islamic state of iraq & the levant.

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What happened in 1974?

1974 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
  • Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim peaks at #1
  • 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy

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What was the calendar for March 1974?

March 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1974 calendar looked like.

Saturday March 2, 1974