Monday February 18, 1974: on this day

February 18, 1974 was the 49th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 18, 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 18, 1974, who was born and died on February 18, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand), movies (e.g. Billy Two Hats, directed by Ted Kotcheff), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 18th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 18, 1974?


February 18, 1974 was a Monday and it was the 49th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1974 can also be written as 2/18/1974 in the US and as 18/2/1974 in UK and Europe.

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February 18, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 18, 1974:

February 18, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 18, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th 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 18, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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February 18, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 18, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 18, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 04:24 pm.

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 18, 1974?


Famous people born on February 18, 1974:

  • Amanda Abbington
    Amanda Abbington

    Tv actress.

  • Jillian Michaels

    Jillian michaels is an american fitness trainer known for her appearances on the reality tv show the biggest loser and her fitness and...

  • Yevgeny Kafelnikov

    Russian tennis player: atp tour.

  • Ruby Dhalla

    Canadian politician and chiropractor.

  • Nadine Labaki

    Nadine labaki is a lebanese actress, director, and writer known for her critically acclaimed films such as 'caramel' and 'capernaum'.

  • Julia Butterfly Hill

    American environmental activist.

  • Jamey Carroll

    Jamey Carroll is a former professional baseball player known for his versatility and defensive skills.

  • Radek Černý

    Czech international footballer.

  • Leilani Maaja Münter

    American environmental activist and former professional race car driver.

  • Carrie Ann Baade

    American painter and academic.

  • Julia Hill

    American author and environmentalist.

  • Mari Morrow
    Mari Morrow
  • Sylvain Jouanneau
  • Donzel Rush
  • Valentina Bisti

Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:

  • Cybill Shepherd
    Cybill Shepherd

    American actress.

  • John Travolta
    John Travolta

    American actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.

  • Cressida Bonas
    Cressida Bonas

    Cressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.

  • John Hughes
    John Hughes

    John hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...

  • Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon

    American actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".

  • Molly Ringwald
    Molly Ringwald

    American singer and actress.

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Jack Palance
    Jack Palance

    Jack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.

  • Milos Forman
    Milos Forman

    Czech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).

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February 18, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years 1 month old,

or 601 months and 1 day old,

or 2613 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18292 days old,

if you were born on February 18, 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 18, 1974?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 18, 1974.

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February 18, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 18, 1974:

  • Janson French

    French politician who served as Prime Minister of France in 1946.

  • Bronson La Follette

    American politician known for his progressive views.

  • Manuel A. Odría
  • Jack Tornek
  • Bernard Voorhoof
  • Angelo Tonini
  • Giuseppe Cattaneo della Volta

What famous deaths happened on February 18th?

Famous deaths on February 18th:

  • Gale Robbins
    Gale Robbins

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).

  • Andy Devine
    Andy Devine

    American actor and singer (d. 1977).

  • Maggie McNamara
    Maggie McNamara

    Actress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.

  • Mikle Angelo

    Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.

  • Jaicion Wong

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Smaran Das

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Taimur Lang

    Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.

  • Floyed Brown

    Renowned abstract painter known for his vibrant use of colors.

  • Eloni Tupou

    King of Tonga who unified the islands under his rule.

  • Idrissa Ouedraogo

    Pioneering Burkinabe filmmaker who made significant contributions to African cinema.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 18th

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February 18, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 18, 1974:

  • Presidents' Day - This holiday honors all past and present U.S. presidents, with a particular focus on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
  • Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
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February 18, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 18, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 18, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 18, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

February 18, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1974 was Tiger Feet by Mud, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 18, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 18, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. 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 18, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1974 was Boogie Down by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 18, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 18, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Boogie Down
  2. - Jungle Boogie
  3. - Sexy Mama
  4. - Put Your Hands Together
  5. - Mighty Love - Pt. 1

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February 18, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 18, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Billy Two Hats

Billy Two Hats

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: Gregory Peck, Desi Arnaz Jr., Jack Warden, David Huddleston

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

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

From Beyond the Grave

From Beyond the Grave

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Kevin Connor

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

February 18, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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:

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Adam Shankman

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 18, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 18, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene

The Honorary Consul

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Charley Fortnum is kidnapped in a provincial Argentinean city by Paraguayan revolutionaries, who mistake him for the American ambassador.

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

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

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Sam Levenson, a beloved humorist and author, finds that his old worldviews don’t match the new one. Levenson was the youngest of eight children born to a large Jewish immigrant family.

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.

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.

February 18, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 18, 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

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

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Who was the US President on February 18, 1974?

On February 18, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1974?

On February 18, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 18, 1974?

On February 18, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 18th?

February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
  • 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
  • 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.

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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.

Monday February 18, 1974