What happened on Friday February 22, 1974?

Here's what happened on February 22, 1974:

• Organisation of Islamic Conference Summit in Lahore A significant diplomatic event occurred on February 22, 1974, when the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) summit convened in Lahore, Pakistan. The summit was notable for its broad participation, with thirty-seven countries represented and twenty-two heads of state and government in attendance. A key outcome was the conference's recognition of Bangladesh, marking an important moment in international diplomatic relations.
• Samuel Byck's Failed Assassination Attempt on President Nixon On February 22, 1974, Samuel Byck attempted a dramatic and desperate assassination plot against President Richard Nixon. He tried to hijack a plane at Baltimore/Washington International Airport with the intention of crashing it into the White House. However, the plan was thwarted when police intervened, ultimately resulting in Byck being killed during the confrontation.
• Ethiopian Police Demonstration Incident On February 22, 1974, Ethiopian police opened fire on demonstrators, indicating significant social and political tensions in the country during this period.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Feb. 22, 1974

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 22, 1974 in February 1974 calendar

Famous people born on February 22, 1974:

• James Blunt

  British singer-songwriter and former army captain known for his hit song "You're Beautiful".

• James Lavelle
• Vincenzo Bocciarelli

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on February 22nd

Famous people died on February 22, 1974:

• Álvaro de Aguilar
• Gaetano Carolei

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on February 22nd

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 22nd 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 22, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 1974

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Someone born on February 22, 1974 is:

51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 22 days old,

or 2672 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18709 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1974?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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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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