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February 18, 1974 was the 49th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is February 18, 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 February 18, 1974, who was born and died on February 18, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand), movies (e.g. Billy Two Hats, directed by Ted Kotcheff), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 18th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 18, 1974?
- February 18, 1974: What happened on that day?
- February 18, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 18, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 18, 1974?
- February 18, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 18, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- February 18, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 18, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- February 18, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 18, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 18, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 18, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 18, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on February 18, 1974?
What day of the week was February 18, 1974?
February 18, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 49th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 18, 1974 can also be written as 2/18/1974 in the US and as 18/2/1974 in UK and Europe.
February 18, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 18, 1974:
- Nasa launches italian satellite san marcos c-2
- Us ambassador to india daniel moynihan presents us$2,046,700,000 check.
February 18, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 18, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 18th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 18, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 18, 1974 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 February 18, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 04:24 pm.
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 February 18, 1974?
Famous people born on February 18, 1974:
![Amanda Abbington]()
Amanda AbbingtonTv actress.
- Jillian Michaels
Jillian michaels is an american fitness trainer known for her appearances on the reality tv show the biggest loser and her fitness and...
- Yevgeny Kafelnikov
Russian tennis player: atp tour.
- Ruby Dhalla
Canadian politician and chiropractor.
- Nadine Labaki
Nadine labaki is a lebanese actress, director, and writer known for her critically acclaimed films such as 'caramel' and 'capernaum'.
- Julia Butterfly Hill
American environmental activist.
- Jamey Carroll
Jamey Carroll is a former professional baseball player known for his versatility and defensive skills.
- Radek Černý
Czech international footballer.
- Leilani Maaja Münter
American environmental activist and former professional race car driver.
- Carrie Ann Baade
American painter and academic.
- Julia Hill
American author and environmentalist.
![Mari Morrow]()
Mari Morrow- Sylvain Jouanneau
- Donzel Rush
- Valentina Bisti
Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:
![Cybill Shepherd]()
Cybill ShepherdAmerican actress.
![John Travolta]()
John TravoltaAmerican actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.
![Cressida Bonas]()
Cressida BonasCressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.
![John Hughes]()
John HughesJohn hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...
![Matt Dillon]()
Matt DillonAmerican actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".
![Molly Ringwald]()
Molly RingwaldAmerican singer and actress.
![George Kennedy]()
George KennedyGeorge kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.
![Jack Palance]()
Jack PalanceJack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.
![Milos Forman]()
Milos FormanCzech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).
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February 18, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 2 months old,
or 602 months and 7 days old,
or 2618 weeks and 3 days old,
or 18329 days old,
if you were born on February 18, 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 February 18, 1974?
There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 18, 1974.
February 18, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 18, 1974:
- Janson French
French politician who served as Prime Minister of France in 1946.
- Bronson La Follette
American politician known for his progressive views.
- Manuel A. Odría
- Jack Tornek
- Bernard Voorhoof
- Angelo Tonini
- Giuseppe Cattaneo della Volta
What famous deaths happened on February 18th?
Famous deaths on February 18th:
![Gale Robbins]()
Gale RobbinsChicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).
![Andy Devine]()
Andy DevineAmerican actor and singer (d. 1977).
![Maggie McNamara]()
Maggie McNamaraActress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.
- Dantonio Michelangelo
Dantonio Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works, including the Sistine...
- Mikle Angelo
Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.
- Galileah Michelangelo
Michelangelo was a renowned Italian Renaissance artist who is considered one of the greatest sculptors, painters, architects, and poets of...
- Jaicion Wong
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Smaran Das
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Taimur Lang
Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.
- Maycol Angelo
Renowned Renaissance artist, considered one of the greatest sculptors of all time.
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February 18, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 18, 1974:
- Presidents' Day - This holiday honors all past and present U.S. presidents, with a particular focus on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
- Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
February 18, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 18, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 18, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 18, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were
- Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
- Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
- Jim Stafford - Spiders & Snakes
- Love Unlimited Orchestra - Love's Theme
February 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1974 was Tiger Feet by Mud, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 18, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 18, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mud - Tiger Feet
- The Sweet - Teenage Rampage
- Suzi Quatro - Devil Gate Drive
- Andy Williams - Solitaire
- Lulu - The Man Who Sold The World
February 18, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1974 was Boogie Down by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 18, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 18, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
- Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie
- The Moments - Sexy Mama
- The O'Jays - Put Your Hands Together
- The Spinners - Mighty Love - Pt. 1
February 18, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 18, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Billy Two Hats
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
Starring: Gregory Peck, Desi Arnaz Jr., Jack Warden, David Huddleston
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
The Godfather Part II
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
The House of Seven Corpses
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Paul Harrison
Starring: John Ireland, Faith Domergue, John Carradine, Carole Wells
From Beyond the Grave
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Kevin Connor
Starring: Peter Cushing, Ian Bannen, Ian Carmichael, Diana Dors
February 18, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Kli-Kla-Klawitter
Release year: 1974
Don Blech und der goldene Junker
Release year: 1973
Seven Little Australians
Release year: 1973
Within These Walls
Release year: 1973
Directed by: James Tucker
February 18, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 18, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Hollow Hills
By: Mary Stewart
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.
Portrait Of A Marriage
By: Nigel Nicolson
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.
In One Era And Out The Other
By: Sam Levenson
Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.
Theophilus North
By: Thornton Wilder
This beautiful new edition marks the thirtieth year of Theophilus Nord. It includes Wilder's unpublished notes on the novel as well as other informative documentary material.
Come Nineveh, Come Tyre
By: Allen Drury
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.
February 18, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 18, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Spasim
Who was the US President on February 18, 1974?
On February 18, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1974?
On February 18, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 18, 1974?
On February 18, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 18th?
February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of February. 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 February 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
- 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
- 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.
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 February 1974?
February 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
