Sunday February 24, 1974: on this day

February 24, 1974 was the 55th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 24, 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 24, 1974, who was born and died on February 24, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 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 24th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 24, 1974?


February 24, 1974 was a Sunday and it was the 55th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1974 can also be written as 2/24/1974 in the US and as 24/2/1974 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 1974:

February 24, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 24, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th 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 24, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 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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February 24, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 24, 1974 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 24, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:19 am and setting at 10:32 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 24, 1974?


Famous people born on February 24, 1974:

  • Chad Hugo

    Chad Hugo is a Grammy-winning music producer and member of the production duo The Neptunes.

  • Anjanette Kirkland

    Anjanette Kirkland is a former American sprinter who specialized in the 100 meters and 200 meters.

  • Mike Lowell

    Puerto rican-american baseball player, sportscaster.

  • Bonnie Somerville

    American singer and actress.

  • Simeon Rice

    Simeon Rice is a former NFL defensive end known for his successful career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

  • Karim Bagheri

    Iranian footballer.

  • Jeremy Laster in Fullerton

    California, usa; water polo driver (olympics-1996).

  • Nicola Pavarini
  • Antonio Scricco
  • Shigenori Soejima
  • Brahim Thiam
  • Brahima Traoré
  • Ėteri Tutberidze
  • Alberto Colombo
  • Michael Angerschmid
  • Takuma Aoki
  • Mircea Badea

Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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February 24, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years and 24 days old,

or 600 months and 24 days old,

or 2612 weeks and 2 days old,

or 18286 days old,

if you were born on February 24, 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 24, 1974?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 24, 1974.

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February 24, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 24, 1974:

  • Margaret Leech

    American author and historian (d. 1974).

  • Joseph Striker
  • Robert Adolf Stemmle

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

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February 24, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 24, 1974:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 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 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

February 24, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 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 24, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

February 24, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 24, 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 24, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

February 24, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 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 24, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 24, 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 24, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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 24, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 24, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Nickel Mountain by John Gardner

Nickel Mountain

By:

John Gardner's most touching novel about improbable love.

Cosell by Howard Cosell

Cosell

By:

Book club edition, slightly cocked

Plain Speaking by Merle Miller

Plain Speaking

By:

This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.

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.

February 24, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 24, 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

Tank

Tank

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military strategy

Publisher: Kee Games

history

Who was the US President on February 24, 1974?

On February 24, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1974?

On February 24, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 24, 1974?

On February 24, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 24th?

February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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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Sunday February 24, 1974