What happened on Sunday February 10, 1974?

About February 10th, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Soviet Mars 4 space probe, launched in July 1973, successfully flew past Mars at a distance of approximately 1,300 miles (2,100 km), capturing valuable scientific imagery and contributing to space exploration knowledge.
  • Day of the week: February 10th, 1974 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Love's Theme by Love Unlimited Orchestra
  • #1 UK song: Tiger Feet by Mud
  • Popular movie: Papillon directed by Michael Noer

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February 10, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 10, 1974:

  • Soviet Mars 4 Space Probe Mission The Soviet Mars 4 space probe, launched in July 1973, successfully flew past Mars at a distance of approximately 1,300 miles (2,100 km), capturing valuable scientific imagery and contributing to space exploration knowledge.
  • First US Women's Marathon Victory Judy Ikenberry made history by winning the first US women's marathon with an impressive time of 2:55:17, marking a significant milestone in women's long-distance running and athletic achievement.
  • Iran-Iraq Border Conflict A border skirmish erupted between Iran and Iraq, highlighting the ongoing tensions and territorial disputes between the two nations in the mid-1970s, which would later escalate into a full-scale war.
  • Silver Futures Hit Record Price Silver futures reached a record high of US$4.815 per ounce in the London market, signaling significant volatility and economic interest in precious metals trading during the mid-1970s.
  • Ty Law NFL Career Milestone Ty Law, a prominent NFL cornerback for the New England Patriots, was recognized as a significant player in professional football. Known for his exceptional defensive skills, Law would later become a key figure in the Patriots' defensive strategy during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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February 10, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 10, 1974?


February 10, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 41st day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 10, 1974 can also be written as 2/10/1974 in the US and as 10/2/1974 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 10, 1974?


Famous people born on February 10, 1974:

  • Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks

    Acclaimed American actress, producer, and director known for roles in 'Seabiscuit', 'The Hunger Games', and 'Pitch Perfect'.

  • Ty Law

    NFL Hall of Fame cornerback who played for teams like the New England Patriots and was a key player in multiple Super Bowl victories.

  • Andrej Golic

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February 10, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 10, 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 10, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

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

February 10, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

  1. - Tiger Feet youtube
  2. - Teenage Rampage youtube
  3. - Devil Gate Drive youtube
  4. - Solitaire youtube
  5. - The Man Who Sold The World youtube

February 10, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

  1. - Boogie Down youtube
  2. - Put Your Hands Together
  3. - Jungle Boogie youtube
  4. - Trying To Hold On To My Woman
  5. - Let Your Hair Down
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February 10, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 10th is Aquarius.

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February 10, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 10, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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February 10, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 10, 1974 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 10, 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 10, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 10:02 pm and setting at 10:04 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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How old is someone born on February 10, 1974?


Someone born on February 10, 1974 is:

51 years 3 months old,

or 615 months and 4 days old,

or 2674 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18721 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 10, 1974?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 10th 2026.

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