Thursday February 21, 1974: on this day

February 21, 1974 was the 52nd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 21, 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 21, 1974, who was born and died on February 21, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 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 21st, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 21, 1974?


February 21, 1974 was a Thursday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1974 can also be written as 2/21/1974 in the US and as 21/2/1974 in UK and Europe.

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February 21, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 1974:

February 21, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 21, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 21, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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February 21, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 21, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 21, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 07:04 am and setting at 07:24 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 21, 1974?


Famous people born on February 21, 1974:

  • Roberto Heras

    Spanish cyclist.

  • Phoenix James

    Phoenix James is known for his roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Iván Campo

    Spanish footballer.

  • Rohsaan Griffin in Texas City

    Texas, usa; 200 metre runner.

  • Jonathan Cheban

    Entrepreneur.

  • Alexei Lojkin

    Nhl forward (belarus, olympics - 1998).

  • Giuliano Tadeu Aranda
  • Luigi Sala
  • Tomáš Votava
  • Marianne Winge
  • Ruslan Agalarov
  • Leroy Blyden
  • Kevin Blom
  • Gilbert Agius
  • Christian M. Goldbeck
  • Elena Grudneva
  • Lee Young-sun

Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele

    Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

  • Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene

    Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Ellen Page
    Ellen Page

    Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Mélanie Laurent
    Mélanie Laurent

    French actress, director, singer, and writer.

  • Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole

    Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

  • Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer

    American actor.

  • William Baldwin
    William Baldwin

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

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February 21, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years and 27 days old,

or 600 months and 27 days old,

or 2612 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18289 days old,

if you were born on February 21, 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 21, 1974?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 21, 1974.

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February 21, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 21, 1974:

  • Tim Horton

    Canadian ice hockey player and businessman, co-founded tim hortons (b. 1930).

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • Ina Claire
    Ina Claire

    Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

  • Louis Hayward
    Louis Hayward

    Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

  • Malcolm X

    American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

  • Cherica Easton

    Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

  • Gertrude Elion

    Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for her work in developing drugs to treat diseases like leukemia and AIDS.

  • Fredderick Banting

    Co-discoverer of insulin and Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine.

  • Heike Kamerlingh Onnes

    Dutch scientist known for his work on low-temperature physics.

  • Herberta Lackner

    Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 21st

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February 21, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 21, 1974:

  • Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
  • International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 1974:

  • Saint Pepin of Landen
  • Saint Randoald
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February 21, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 21, 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 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 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 21, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1974 was Tiger Feet by Mud, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 21, 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 21, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1974 was Boogie Down by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 21, 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 21, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 21, 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 21, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 21, 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 21, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 21, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Beulah Land by Lonnie Coleman

Beulah Land

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Excellent condition, VG+ Fine on the jacket and book. This is a fantastic edition for book clubs.

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.

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.

February 21, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 21, 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

history

Who was the US President on February 21, 1974?

On February 21, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1974?

On February 21, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 21, 1974?

On February 21, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 21st?

February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
  • 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
  • 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.

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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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Thursday February 21, 1974