Saturday February 02, 1974: on this day

February 02, 1974 was the 33rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 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 February 02, 1974, who was born and died on February 02, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 02, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand), movies (e.g. Thieves Like Us, directed by Robert Altman), TV series (e.g. Kli-Kla-Klawitter) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 02, 1974?


February 02, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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February 02, 1974: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd 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 02, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 02, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 01:29 pm and setting at 05:04 am.

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

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Who was born on February 02, 1974?


Famous people born on February 02, 1974:

  • Leeland McElroy

    Former NFL running back known for his speed and agility.

  • David Buck in Honolulu

    Hawaii; kayak (alternate-olympics-1996).

  • Jeff Cassar

    Goalkeeper for soccer (1996 olympics - gold medalist).

  • J R

    Conrad; offensive tackle/guard, new york jets.

  • Sergio Volpi
  • Takashi Akita
  • Radosław Kałużny
  • Khatuna Narimanidze
  • Tomáš Poštulka
  • Oz Perkins
  • Tetjana Šablins'ka
  • Shana Sweitzer
  • Elxan Süleymanov

Whose famous birthday is on February 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 2nd:

  • Gale Gordon
    Gale Gordon

    Gale gordon was an american actor known for his roles in television and radio, particularly for his work on the lucy show and here's lucy.

  • Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton

    Gemma arterton is a british actress known for her roles in blockbuster films such as 'quantum of solace' and 'prince of persia: the sands of...

  • David Jason
    David Jason

    British comedian, jason is featured on tv's "open all hours" and the "only fools and horses" tv series.

  • Jascha Heifetz
    Jascha Heifetz

    Lithuanian-american musician, who was world-famous for his solo playing with all the great orchestras around the globe.

  • Stan Getz
    Stan Getz

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- jazz tenor saxophonist (benny goodman and jimmy dorsey).

  • Ina Garten
    Ina Garten

    American tv personality and author.

  • Abba Eban
    Abba Eban

    Israeli politician and diplomat, as well as a scholar of hebrew and arabic languages.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jennifer Westfeldt
    Jennifer Westfeldt

    American screenwriter and actress.

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


You are 50 years 1 month old,

or 601 months and 17 days old,

or 2615 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18308 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 02, 1974?

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 2nd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 02, 1974:

  • Imre Lakatos

    Hungarian mathematician, philosopher, and academic (d. 1974).

  • Jean Absil
  • Mauro Pellicioli
  • Marieluise Fleißer
  • James Kantor (46)

What famous deaths happened on February 2nd?

Famous deaths on February 2nd:

  • Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff

    Boris karloff was a british actor known for his portrayal of frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film 'frankenstein' and for his work in...

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Wendy Barrie
    Wendy Barrie

    British-american actress.

  • Barry Morse
    Barry Morse

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1918).

  • Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence

    Donald pleasence was an english actor known for his role as dr.

  • Bob Elliott
    Bob Elliott

    Bob elliott was an american comedian known for his work as one half of the comedy duo bob and ray.

  • Vijay Arora
    Vijay Arora

    Indian actor in television and film (born 1944).

  • Bert Parks
    Bert Parks

    American actor, singer, television personality; miss america telecast presenter (b. 1914).

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


Holidays on February 02, 1974:

  • Ancient Latvia - Veja Diena observed.
  • St. Adelbald
  • Catholicism - Candlemas, The Presentation of the Lord, The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, World Day for Consecrated Life (also February 3 in the United States).
  • United States and Canada - Groundhog Day.
  • Scotland - A quarter day in the Christian calendar (due to Candlemas).
  • Paganism - Imbolc (in northern hemisphere), Lughnasadh (in southern hemisphere).
  • Czech Republic - Hromnice.
  • St. Cornelius
  • France - CrOpe Day.

Observances on February 02, 1974:

  • World Wetlands Day
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February 02, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 02, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 28th and February 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Way We Were
  2. - You're Sixteen
  3. - Love's Theme
  4. - Show And Tell
  5. - Americans

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 1974 was You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
  2. - Merry Xmas Everybody
  3. - The Show Must Go On
  4. - Tiger Feet
  5. - My Coo-Ca-Choo

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 1974 was Let Your Hair Down by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

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

The R&B music chart on February 02, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let Your Hair Down
  2. - Put Your Hands Together
  3. - Livin' For You
  4. - Boogie Down
  5. - Jungle Boogie

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

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

Thieves Like Us

Thieves Like Us

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Keith Carradine, Shelley Duvall, John Schuck, Bert Remsen

Herbie Rides Again

Herbie Rides Again

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Starring: Helen Hayes, Ken Berry, Stefanie Powers, John McIntire

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

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Blazing Saddles

Blazing Saddles

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Mel Brooks

Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

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

Apple's Way

Apple's Way

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

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

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

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.

Postern Of Fate by Agatha Christie

Postern Of Fate

By:

Tommy and Tuppence beresford are back in Agatha Christie’s classic Postern of Fate to investigate a deadly poisoning sixty-years later.

The First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The First Deadly Sin

By:

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.

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

By:

It is crucial to understand the workings of the United States as it adjusts to its position as the sole superpower in an international world with shifting allegiances.

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

The most popular videogames on February 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

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on February 02, 1974?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 02, 1974?

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

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What is special about February 2nd?

February 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Moro conflict: patikul and sulu shootout: five soldiers, three militants, and several other people were killed in an attack in patikul (sulu), in the philippines.
  • 2018 - Relations china-united kingdom: in the midst of perceived erosion in freedoms in hong kong and britain, prime minister theresa may ends a three-day visit in china. it is estimated that there were ps9 billion worth of trade agreements.
  • 2017 - Relations between georgia and the european union: the european parliament unanimously approved visa-free schengen for georgia.

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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 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.

Discover how February 1974 calendar looked like.

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