Tuesday February 12, 1974: on this day

February 12, 1974 was the 43rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 12, 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 12, 1974, who was born and died on February 12, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 12, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), 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 12th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 12, 1974?


February 12, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1974 can also be written as 2/12/1974 in the US and as 12/2/1974 in UK and Europe.

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February 12, 1974: What happened on that day?


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February 12, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 12, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th 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 12, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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February 12, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 12, 1974 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 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 12, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:18 am and setting at 11:14 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 12, 1974?


Famous people born on February 12, 1974:

  • Toranosuke Takagi

    Japanese race car driver.

  • Ari Shaffir

    Ari Shaffir is a comedian who has also shown interest in sports commentary.

  • Naseem Hamed

    English boxer.

  • Ian Mcintyre in MontrTal

    Quebec, canada; nhl left wing (vancouver canucks).

  • Lisa Brenner
    Lisa Brenner
  • Dmitrij Los'kov
  • Sarah Manguso
  • Rachel Marsden
  • Jacopo Massaro
  • Jerry Bohlander
  • David Pirri
  • Ángel Vivar Dorado
  • Marco Morandi
  • Martin Annen
  • Paolo Bravo
  • Fonzworth Bentley

Whose famous birthday is on February 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 12th:

  • Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin

    He is an american actor, well-known family member, and the dark and handsome child of jane agee and actor james brolin.

  • Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci

    American actress who made her film debut with "mermaids" in 1990.

  • Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene

    Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor known for his role as Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Darren Aronofsky
    Darren Aronofsky

    American screenwriter, director and producer of film.

  • Mike Posner
    Mike Posner

    Mike posner is a pop singer known for his hit songs 'cooler than me' and 'i took a pill in ibiza'.

  • Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer

    Australian singer, actor and pin-up boy.

  • Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall

    American comedian, hip black comedian with a stylish outfit.

  • Chynna Phillips
    Chynna Phillips

    American singer and well-known family.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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February 12, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 1 month old,

or 601 months and 7 days old,

or 2614 weeks

or 18298 days old,

if you were born on February 12, 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 12, 1974?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 12, 1974.

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February 12, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 12, 1974:

  • Gladys Feldman
  • Marta Minerbi Ottolenghi
  • Carlo Dragone

What famous deaths happened on February 12th?

Famous deaths on February 12th:

  • Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner

    American actor best known for his role as jonathan hart on the 1979 tv series hart to hart.

  • Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo

    American actor.

  • Screamin' Jay Hawkins
    Screamin' Jay Hawkins

    American musician (born 1929).

  • Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar

    American comedian actor and writer.

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars

    American actor and comedian (b. 1935).

  • Zina Bethune
    Zina Bethune

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (b. 1945).

  • Gary Owens
    Gary Owens

    American radio host and voice actor (b. 1934).

  • Jean Renoir
    Jean Renoir

    Pierre auguste renoir, a french filmmaker and the son of the artist pierre auguste renoir.

  • Victor Jory
    Victor Jory

    Dawson city, canada -- actor (kings row, manhunt).

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February 12, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 12, 1974:

  • United States - Lincoln's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Red Hand Day
  • Darwin Day.
  • National Freedom to Marry Day (unofficial).
  • Georgia Day in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Observances on February 12, 1974:

  • International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

Saints celebrated on February 12, 1974:

  • Saint Alexis of Moscow
  • Saint Benedict of Aniane
  • Saint Damian of Alexandria
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February 12, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 12, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

February 12, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1974 was Tiger Feet by Mud, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. 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 12, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1974 was Boogie Down by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 12, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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February 12, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 12, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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 House of Seven Corpses

The House of Seven Corpses

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Paul Harrison

Starring: John Ireland, Faith Domergue, John Carradine, Carole Wells

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

From Beyond the Grave

From Beyond the Grave

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Kevin Connor

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

Zardoz

Zardoz

Release year: 1974

Directed by: John Boorman

February 12, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 12, 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

The Manhunter

The Manhunter

Release year: 1974

Country: United States of America

February 12, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 12, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Alistair Cooke'S America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke'S America

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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.

The Best Of Life by David Scherman

The Best Of Life

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1973, Large Hardcover Book, Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Photographed by Richard Avedon, as Different Women Through the Ages, 303 Pages

Nickel Mountain by John Gardner

Nickel Mountain

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John Gardner's most touching novel about improbable love.

Burr by Gore Vidal

Burr

By:

Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

Real Lace by Stephen Birmingham

Real Lace

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Amazing true stories about the Irish in America, including their incredible rise from urban poverty and the powerful dynasties that they created. Author Stephen Birmingham chronicled the rise to prominence of Jewish immigrants.

February 12, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 12, 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

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Who was the US President on February 12, 1974?

On February 12, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 12, 1974?

On February 12, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 12, 1974?

On February 12, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 12th?

February 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - A jamaat-ul-ahrar faction shoots four police officers from pakistan. three more officers are also injured.
  • 2018 - Drone strikes in pakistan: tehrik-i-taliban pakistan confirms that its deputy leader khalid mehsud was killed in a u.s.-led drone strike in north waziristan. it is located near the border to afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present, saudi arabian-led intervention in yemen: a helicopter of the saudi-led coalition bombs an aircraft outside aden international airport. at least three yemeni soldiers were injured.

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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.

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