Friday February 08, 1974: on this day

February 08, 1974 was the 39th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 08, 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 08, 1974, who was born and died on February 08, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love's Theme by Love Unlimited Orchestra), movies (e.g. From Beyond the Grave, directed by Kevin Connor), 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 8th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 08, 1974?


February 08, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 39th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1974 can also be written as 2/8/1974 in the US and as 8/2/1974 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 1974:

  • Good times, debuts on cbs tv
  • Browse newspapers headlines from February 08, 1974
  • Seth green is born; american actor (austin powers movies, voice of chris, griffin in family guy), creator of robot chicken tv series.
  • Military coup in upper volta.
  • After 84 days in space, the crew of skylab 4, the last crew to visit american space station skylab, returns to earth.
  • The crew of skylab 4, the last mission to visit the american space station skylab, returns to earth after 84 days in space.[64][65]

February 08, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 08, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th 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 08, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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February 08, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 08, 1974 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 08, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:51 pm and setting at 09:04 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 February 08, 1974?


Famous people born on February 08, 1974:

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

    French disc jockey (daft punk).

  • Joshua Morrow

    Joshua morrow is a tv actor best known for his role as nicholas newman on the soap opera the young and the restless.

  • Terron Brooks

    Terron Brooks is an actor known for his roles in various films and stage productions.

  • Kimbo Slice

    Bahamian-american mixed martial artist (d. 2016).

  • Ulises de la Cruz

    Ecuadorian politician and footballer.

  • Chris Waitt

    English director and singer.

  • Susan May Pratt
    Susan May Pratt
  • Kim Murphy
  • Guennadi Mikhailov (Геннадий Михайлов)

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

  • John Grisham
    John Grisham

    American author, a huge success with "the firm", his second novel.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 8th

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February 08, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 1 month old,

or 601 months and 11 days old,

or 2614 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18302 days old,

if you were born on February 08, 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 08, 1974?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 08, 1974.

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February 08, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 08, 1974:

  • Fern Andra

    Fern Andra was a German-American actress known for her roles in silent films and for her achievements as a competitive swimmer.

  • Fritz Zwicky

    Swiss astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of supernovae, neutron stars, and dark matter.

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Margaruite Pindling

    First Lady of the Bahamas and wife of Sir Lynden Pindling, the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas.

  • Alveria Spina

    Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Anna Nicole Smith

    American actress, model, and entertainer (born 1967).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 8th

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February 08, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 08, 1974:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1974:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 4th and February 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1974 was Love's Theme by Love Unlimited Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

February 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love's Theme
  2. - The Way We Were
  3. - You're Sixteen
  4. - Americans
  5. - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)

February 08, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1974 was Tiger Feet by Mud, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

February 08, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 4th and February 10th. 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

February 08, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1974 was Boogie Down by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

February 08, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 08, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Boogie Down
  2. - Put Your Hands Together
  3. - Jungle Boogie
  4. - Trying To Hold On To My Woman
  5. - Let Your Hair Down

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February 08, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 08, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

From Beyond the Grave

From Beyond the Grave

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Kevin Connor

Starring: Peter Cushing, Ian Bannen, Ian Carmichael, Diana Dors

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

Zardoz

Zardoz

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Boorman

Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Paul Maslansky

February 08, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 08, 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

February 08, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 08, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

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The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

Burr by Gore Vidal

Burr

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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

Theophilus North

By:

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 Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

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Portrait Of A Marriage by Nigel Nicolson

Portrait Of A Marriage

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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.

February 08, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 08, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on February 08, 1974?

On February 08, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1974?

On February 08, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 08, 1974?

On February 08, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 8th?

February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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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