What happened on Thursday February 21, 1974?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1974:

• Kissinger's Tlatelolco Conference Address U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger delivered a pivotal speech at the Conference of Tlatelolco in Mexico City, proposing a 'New Dialogue' among Western Hemisphere nations and articulating American diplomatic objectives for regional cooperation.
• Israeli Troops Withdraw from Suez Canal The last Israeli military units completed their withdrawal from the western bank of the Suez Canal, implementing a crucial truce agreement with Egypt and marking a significant moment in Middle Eastern diplomatic relations.
• Yugoslavia Adopts New Constitution Yugoslavia officially adopted a new constitution, potentially signaling important political reforms and structural changes in the country's governance during the Cold War era.
• Silver Reaches Record Price Silver commodity prices surged to an unprecedented high of $5.965 per ounce in the London market, signaling significant economic volatility and potential investment opportunities in precious metals.
• End of 'Sazae-san' Comic Strip The beloved Japanese comic strip 'Sazae-san', a cultural icon in Japan, published its final installment in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper, marking the end of a significant era in Japanese popular media.
• Tom Seaver Becomes Highest-Paid Pitcher Tom Seaver, a prominent baseball pitcher, signed a groundbreaking contract with the New York Mets for $172,000 per season, setting a new record for pitcher compensation in Major League Baseball history.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1974

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 21, 1974 in February 1974 calendar

Famous people born on February 21, 1974:

• Roberto Heras

  Professional Spanish cyclist known for his success in the Vuelta a España, winning the race four times between 2000 and 2005.

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on February 21st

Famous people died on February 21, 1974:

• Tim Horton

  Canadian ice hockey player and entrepreneur who co-founded the iconic Tim Hortons coffee and donut chain.

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on February 21st

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.

1. Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were
2. Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
3. Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
4. Jim Stafford - Spiders & Snakes
5. Love Unlimited Orchestra - 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.

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 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 music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
2. Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie
3. The Moments - Sexy Mama
4. The O'Jays - Put Your Hands Together
5. The Spinners - Mighty Love - Pt. 1

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

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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 21, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 1974 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on February 21, 1974

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Someone born on February 21, 1974 is:

51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 23 days old,

or 2672 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18710 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1974?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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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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