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February 20, 1974 was the 51st day of the year 1974, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 20, 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 20, 1974, who was born and died on February 20, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 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 20th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1974?
- February 20, 1974: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1974?
- February 20, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 20, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1974?
What day of the week was February 20, 1974?
February 20, 1974 was a Wednesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1974 can also be written as 2/20/1974 in the US and as 20/2/1974 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1974:
- Cher files for separation from husband sonny bono
- Gordie howe comes out of retirement for us$1 million from houston aeros, wha.
February 20, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th 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 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 20, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1974 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 20, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:37 am and setting at 06:24 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 20, 1974?
Famous people born on February 20, 1974:
![Ophélie Winter]()
Ophélie WinterOphélie winter is a french singer and actress known for her hit singles and appearances in french films and television shows.
- Ardit Arapi
Notable Albanian author recognized for his impactful novels.
- Josehua Ferris
American author known for his novel 'Then We Came to the End'.
- Fred Testot
Fred testot is a french actor and comedian known for his work in various french films and television shows.
- Karim Bagheri
Iranian manager and footballer.
- Katerina Kroupova in Olomouc
Czechoslovakia; tennis star (1994 futures-sofia-bulgaria).
- Oliver Caruso
- Donatella Conzatti
- Fabio Gentile
- Michelle Campbell
- Vera Il'ina
- Antti Sumiala
- Andrea Meneghin
- Radoslav Kráľ
- Amiran Mujiri
- Maciej Murawski
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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February 20, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 50 years 1 month old,
or 601 months and 27 days old,
or 2616 weeks and 6 days old,
or 18318 days old,
if you were born on February 20, 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 20, 1974?
There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 20, 1974.
February 20, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1974:
- David Monrad Johansen
Norwegian composer (born 1888).
- Matilde Hidalgo
- George Mastrovich
- János Biri
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 1974:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1974 was Tiger Feet by Mud, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 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 20, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1974 was Boogie Down by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 20, 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 20, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 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 20, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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 20, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Burr
By: Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.
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.
The First Deadly Sin
By: Lawrence Sanders
The first novel in Lawrence Sanders’s bestseller Deadly Sins series features Edward Delaney, a New York cop who chases a serial killer equipped with a mysterious weapon. Edward is the Captain of the New York Police Department.
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.
February 20, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 20, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Maze War
Qwak!
Elimination
Tank
Rebound
Who was the US President on February 20, 1974?
On February 20, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1974?
On February 20, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1974?
On February 20, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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.
