Saturday February 23, 1974: on this day

February 23, 1974 was the 54th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 23, 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 23, 1974, who was born and died on February 23, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 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 23rd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 23, 1974?


February 23, 1974 was a Saturday and it was the 54th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1974 can also be written as 2/23/1974 in the US and as 23/2/1974 in UK and Europe.

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February 23, 1974: What happened on that day?


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February 23, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 23, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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 23, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on February 23rd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 23, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 23, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:54 am and setting at 09:28 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 23, 1974?


Famous people born on February 23, 1974:

  • Herschelle Gibbs

    South african cricketer, an athlete.

  • Robbi Kempson

    South african rugby player.

  • Leko

    American dj.

  • Kenyon Cotton

    Full back (baltimore ravens).

  • Hassen Gabsi
  • Robert Grdović
  • Lael Gregory
  • Giorgio Marchesi
  • Frédéric Pierre
  • Abder Ramdane
  • Maurizio Oddo
  • Stéphane Bernadis
  • Frank Defays
  • Riccardo Del Dotto

Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

  • Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt

    Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

  • Aziz Ansari
    Aziz Ansari

    Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

  • Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson

    Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Karan Grover
    Karan Grover

    Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

  • Andre Ward
    Andre Ward

    Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Diane Varsi
    Diane Varsi

    American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

  • Natalia Verbeke
    Natalia Verbeke

    Argentinian actresses and singers.

  • Josh Gad
    Josh Gad

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Samara Weaving
    Samara Weaving

    Tv actress.

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February 23, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years and 25 days old,

or 600 months and 25 days old,

or 2612 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18287 days old,

if you were born on February 23, 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 23, 1974?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 23, 1974.

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February 23, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 23, 1974:

  • Florence Rice
    Florence Rice

    Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

  • Harry Ruby

    American screenwriter and composer (d. 1974).

  • George Van Biesbroeck
  • Antoine Rouches
  • Hans Bernd Gisevius
  • Aarne Reini

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Margalit Tzanani

    Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

  • Nillie Melba

    Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • Franciszek Starowieyski

    Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

  • Nachmen Simon

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

  • Joshua Reynolds

    Joshua Reynolds was an influential English portrait painter and the first President of the Royal Academy of Arts.

  • Mosi Tatupu

    Former NFL fullback known for his toughness and versatility.

  • Felicidad Aguinaldo

    First female member of the Philippine Congress.

  • James Herriot

    Best known for his semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a veterinarian in the Yorkshire Dales, such as 'All Creatures Great...

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February 23, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 23, 1974:

  • Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
  • Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
  • Blessed odilia of Mombeek
  • Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
  • Brunei - National Day.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 1974:

  • Saint Milburga
  • Saint Lazarus (d.867)
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February 23, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 23, 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 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1974 was The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 23, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 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 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1974 was Tiger Feet by Mud, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 23, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 23, 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 23, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1974 was Boogie Down by Eddie Kendricks, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 23, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 23, 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 23, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 23, 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 23, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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 23, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 23, 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.

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre by Allen Drury

Come Nineveh, Come Tyre

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The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It demonstrates a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters, which helped propel each novel to the top on the bestseller lists.

The Salamander by Morris L. West

The Salamander

By:

There are some slight signs of wear

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.

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills

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The young Arthur Pendragon is being watched over by the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius, who are haunted daily by visions of the magical sword Caliburn that has been kept secret for centuries.

February 23, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 23, 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

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

Rebound

Rebound

Platform: Arcade

Genre: sport

history

Who was the US President on February 23, 1974?

On February 23, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1974?

On February 23, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 23, 1974?

On February 23, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 23rd?

February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.

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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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