Friday February 22, 1974: on this day

February 22, 1974 was the 53rd day of the year 1974, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 22, 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 22, 1974, who was born and died on February 22, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 22, 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 22nd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 22, 1974?


February 22, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1974 can also be written as 2/22/1974 in the US and as 22/2/1974 in UK and Europe.

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February 22, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 22, 1974:

  • Samuel byck tries and fails to assassinate u.s. president richard nixon.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from February 22, 1974
  • The organisation of the islamic conference summit begins in lahore, pakistan. thirty-seven countries attend and twenty-two heads of state and government participate. it also recognizes bangladesh.
  • Samuel byck attempts to hijack an aircraft at baltimore/washington international airport with the intention of crashing it into the white house to assassinate richard nixon, but is killed by police.

February 22, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 22, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd 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 22, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 22nd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 22, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 22, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 22, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:29 am and setting at 08:26 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 22, 1974?


Famous people born on February 22, 1974:

  • Jams Blunt

    Jams Blunt is a British singer-songwriter, known for his hit songs 'You're Beautiful' and 'Goodbye My Friend'.

  • Chris Moyles

    English radio and television host.

  • Aaron Gavey in Sudbury

    Ontario, canada; nhl center (tampa bay lightning).

  • Kyoko Nagatsuka in Shizuoka Prefecture

    Japan; tennis star (1996 hobart).

  • Nina Flowers

    Puerto rican-american drag queen performer.

  • James Lavelle
  • Kyōko Nagatsuka
  • Simona Nasi
  • Markus Schopp
  • Matthew White
  • Vincenzo Bocciarelli
  • Fabienne Blanchut

Whose famous birthday is on February 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 22nd:

  • Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore

    American actress, noted family.

  • Steve Irwin
    Steve Irwin

    He is an australian environmentalist and television personality.

  • Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet.

  • Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • Julie Walters
    Julie Walters

    British actress who received critical acclaim for her performance as "educating rita", winning a tony award for stage performance.

  • Bruce Forsyth
    Bruce Forsyth

    London, england -- comedian/tv host (generation game).

  • Jonathan Demme
    Jonathan Demme

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock

    English actress and author.

  • Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene

    American actress and singer.

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February 22, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years and 26 days old,

or 600 months and 26 days old,

or 2612 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18288 days old,

if you were born on February 22, 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 22, 1974?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 22, 1974.

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February 22, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 22, 1974:

  • Avenell Munro

    Avenell Munro was a prominent political figure known for his advocacy for social welfare reforms.

  • Álvaro de Aguilar
  • Gaetano Carolei
  • Samuel Byck

What famous deaths happened on February 22nd?

Famous deaths on February 22nd:

  • Simone Simon
    Simone Simon

    Famed french actress, best known for marc allegret’s "lac aux dames.

  • Ed Flanders
    Ed Flanders

    Actor (dr westphall st elsewhere), commits suicide when he is 60.

  • Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward

    American actor (b. 1925).

  • Edith Barrett
    Edith Barrett

    Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Russian-american violinist composer, conductor.

  • Joan Woodbury
    Joan Woodbury

    Actress (super sleuth, northwest trail).

  • Gerardine Macpherson

    Celebrated poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Charles Lyell

    Known as the father of modern geology, he popularized the concept of uniformitarianism.

  • Evalette Renoux

    Renowned French painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.

  • Lavene Gassaway

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 22nd

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February 22, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 22, 1974:

  • Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
  • United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Ash Wednesday in 2023.
  • The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22, 1974:

  • Saint Lucia - independence (1979).
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February 22, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 22, 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 22, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 22, 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 22, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1974 was Tiger Feet by Mud, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 22, 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 22, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1974 was Boogie Down by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 22, 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 22, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 22, 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 22, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 22, 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 22, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 22, 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.

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.

Beulah Land by Lonnie Coleman

Beulah Land

By:

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

The Joy Of Sex by Alex Comfort

The Joy Of Sex

By:

The Joy of Sex is a famous program that helps couples find sex that is fun, exciting, passionate, satisfying, and most importantly, enjoyable.

The Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

By:

There are some slight signs of wear

February 22, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 22, 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

Qwak!

Qwak!

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter Gun game

Elimination

Elimination

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Kee Games

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on February 22, 1974?

On February 22, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 22, 1974?

On February 22, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 22, 1974?

On February 22, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 22nd?

February 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 venezuelan presidential crisis: venezuelan national guard troops open fire on indigenous pemon protestors who tried to block a military convoy headed to brazil-venezuela border. at least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
  • 2018 - Police in montenegro have identified the attacker of a grenade attack against the u.s. embassy in podgorica yesterday. he was an ex-military veteran of the armed forces of yugoslavia, according to authorities.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, raqqa offensive: u.s.-backed sdf troops on two fronts meet northeast of raqqa to encircle a small group of villages held by isis.

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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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