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February 24, 1970 was the 55th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is February 24, 1970 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 24, 1970, who was born and died on February 24, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Atakku No. 1) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 24th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 24, 1970?
- February 24, 1970: What happened on that day?
- February 24, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 24, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 24, 1970?
- February 24, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 24, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- February 24, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 24, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- February 24, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 24, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 24, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 24, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on February 24, 1970?
What day of the week was February 24, 1970?
February 24, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 24, 1970 can also be written as 2/24/1970 in the US and as 24/2/1970 in UK and Europe.
February 24, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 24, 1970:
- Kvdo tv channel 3 in salem, or (ind) begins broadcasting
- Heintje simons (14) wins 7 gold records.
- 29 swiss army officers die in avalanche (reckingen, switzerland).
February 24, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th 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 24, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 24th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 24, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 24, 1970 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 1970 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 24, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 08:13 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1970.
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Who was born on February 24, 1970?
Famous people born on February 24, 1970:
- Gedeon Solomon
Ethiopian filmmaker known for his work on 'Crumbs' and 'The Grave Weavers'.
- Neil Sullivan
English born scottish international footballer and coach.
- Jonathan Ward
American actor.
- Jeff Garcia
Canadian football league quarterback (calgary stampeders).
- Jonathan Ward in Baltimore
Maryland, usa; actor (doug-charles in charge, beans baxter).
- Kienast quintuplets
American quintuplets.
- Wilson Alvarez in Maracaibo
Venezuela; pitcher (chicago white sox).
- Katrine Camilleri
- Andrea Olivero
- Morlon Greenwood
- Marija Tichvinskaja
- Jason Watt
- Barbara Frale
- Luciano Galende
Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:
![George Harrison]()
George HarrisonBritish composer, producer and musician.
![Kristin Davis]()
Kristin DavisKristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.
![Edward James Olmos]()
Edward James OlmosEdward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.
![Helen Shaver]()
Helen ShaverCanadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.
![Emmanuelle Riva]()
Emmanuelle RivaFrench actress on stage, film, and television.
![Alessandro Gassman]()
Alessandro GassmanAlessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.
![Abe Vigoda]()
Abe VigodaAmerican actor.
![James Farentino]()
James FarentinoAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Steven Hill]()
Steven HillSeattle, washington -- actor.
![Mark Moses]()
Mark MosesAmerican actor.
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February 24, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 2 months old,
or 650 months and 1 day old,
or 2826 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19784 days old,
if you were born on February 24, 1970.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 24, 1970?
There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 24, 1970.
February 24, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 24, 1970:
![Conrad Nagel]()
Conrad NagelActor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.
- Carlo Boiardi
- Charles Austin Gardner
- Gustaf Holmström
- Maurice Gaudart
What famous deaths happened on February 24th?
Famous deaths on February 24th:
![Don Knotts]()
Don KnottsDon knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
![Dinah Shore]()
Dinah ShoreAmerican entertainer.
![Dennis Weaver]()
Dennis WeaverAmerican actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.
![Johnnie Ray]()
Johnnie RayAmerican singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.
![Bruce Bennett]()
Bruce BennettAmerican actor and shot putter (d. 2007).
![Ronald Pickup]()
Ronald PickupEnglish actor (b. 1940).
![George Gobel]()
George GobelChicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).
![Jean Rogers]()
Jean RogersActress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.
![Bobby Moore]()
Bobby MooreCaptain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).
- Claude Shannon
American mathematician and electrical engineer known as the 'father of information theory.
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February 24, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 24, 1970:
- Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
- Flag Day in MTxico.
- St. Sergius
- Dragobete in Romania.
- St. Matthias
- St. Modest
- St. Edelbert
- Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
- Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
February 24, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 24, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 24, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 24, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 24, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
- Sly & the Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Travelin' Band
- Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl
- The Guess Who - No Time
February 24, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1970 was Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) by Edison Lighthouse, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 24, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 24, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows)
- Canned Heat - Let's Work Together
- Peter Paul & Mary - Leavin' On A Jet Plane
- Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star
- The Jackson Five - I Want You Back
February 24, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1970 was Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 24, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 24, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
- The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
- The Delfonics - Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
- Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
- Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken
February 24, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 24, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Borsalino
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Jacques Deray
Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe
Country: Italy
The Things of Life
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Claude Sautet
Starring: Michel Piccoli, Romy Schneider, Gérard Lartigau, Jean Bouise
The Lawyer
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Barry Newman, Harold Gould, Diana Muldaur, Robert Colbert
Metello
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias
Country: Italy
La pacifista
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Miklós Jancsó
Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti
Country: Italy
February 24, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 24, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Atakku no. 1
Release year: 1969
Manhunt
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Greg Barker
Look, Stranger
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Arielle Javitch
February 24, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 24, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mr. Sammlers Planet
By: Saul Bellow
"An enduring testament, prophecy." -Chicago Sun-Times Artur Sammler is an Holocaust survivor, intellectual and occasional lecturer at Columbia University, 1960s New York City. He is a "registrarof madness," a fine example of a "registrar" who has a sophisticated understanding of …
The Peter Principle
By: Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull
"The Peter Principle has cosmic consequences ."--New York Times" In 1969, Lawrence J. Peter created an cultural phenomenon with his outrageous, funny, and all-too true treatise on life and business, The Peter
Present At The Creation
By: Dean Acheson
Dean Acheson presents a detailed portrait of many world leaders and analyzes the process of policy making, the necessity to make a decision and the role of power in matters of state.
The Inheritors
By: Harold Robbins
In 1969, Harold Robbins started his "trilogy" of greed with The Inheritors. It was a story about the entertainment industry. The novel covers the years 1955-1965 and is based on real network executives and movie moguls. It exposes the power, …
Travels With My Aunt
By: Graham Greene
"I met Aunt Augusta the first time at my mother’s funeral ..." Graham Greene described it as "the only book that I have written for fun," Travels with My
Who was the US President on February 24, 1970?
On February 24, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1970?
On February 24, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 24, 1970?
On February 24, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 24th?
February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
- 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),
What happened in 1970?
1970 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The Epoch
- Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
- Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms
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What was the calendar for February 1970?
February 1970 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.
