What happened on Saturday February 09, 1974?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1974:

• Rare Submarine Combat: HMS Venturer Sinks U-864 In a remarkable naval engagement, HMS Venturer successfully sank the German submarine U-864 off the coast of Fedje, Norway. This incident represents an extremely rare instance of submarine-to-submarine combat, highlighting the strategic naval warfare tactics of World War II.
• Amber Valletta Born Amber Valletta, a prominent American supermodel and actress, was born. She would later become a significant figure in the fashion and entertainment industries.
• US Male Figure Skating Championship Gordon McKellen Jr clinched the US Male Figure Skating Championship, demonstrating exceptional skill and artistry in competitive figure skating.
• Bobby Bare's Musical Chart Performance The song "Daddy What If" by country music artist Bobby Bare peaked at number 41 on the music charts, representing a modest commercial success.

Events in 1974

February 09, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1974

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1974

February 09, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 40th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1974 can also be written as 2/9/1974 in the US and as 9/2/1974 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1974 in February 1974 calendar

Famous people born on February 09, 1974:

• Amber Valletta

  Amber Valletta is a prominent American actress and model who has appeared in numerous films and fashion campaigns, known for her versatility...

• Guy-Manuel De Homem Christo

  Guy-Manuel De Homem Christo is a renowned French electronic music DJ and one half of the iconic electronic music duo Daft Punk.

• Erra Fazira

  Erra Fazira is a Malaysian beauty queen and actress who has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry in Malaysia.

• John Wallace

  John Wallace is an American basketball coach and player who has made notable contributions to the sport at various levels.

• Helena Resano
• Jordi Cruijff

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on February 9th

Famous people died on February 09, 1974:

• Henrik Samuel Nyberg
• Rigoletto Trezzi

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on February 9th

February 09, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 1974 was Love's Theme by Love Unlimited Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

1. Love Unlimited Orchestra - Love's Theme
2. Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were
3. Ringo Starr - You're Sixteen
4. Byron MacGregor - Americans
5. Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)

February 09, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 1974 was Tiger Feet by Mud, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

1. Mud - Tiger Feet
2. The Sweet - Teenage Rampage
3. Suzi Quatro - Devil Gate Drive
4. Andy Williams - Solitaire
5. Lulu - The Man Who Sold The World

February 09, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 1974 was Boogie Down by Eddie Kendricks, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

1. Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
2. The O'Jays - Put Your Hands Together
3. Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie
4. Lamont Dozier - Trying To Hold On To My Woman
5. The Temptations - Let Your Hair Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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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 09, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 09, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 08:51 pm and setting at 09:33 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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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 1974

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Someone born on February 09, 1974 is:

51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 5 days old,

or 2674 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18722 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1974?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 09, 1974.

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