Tuesday February 26, 1974: on this day

February 26, 1974 was the 57th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 26, 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 26, 1974, who was born and died on February 26, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1974?


February 26, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 57th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1974 can also be written as 2/26/1974 in the US and as 26/2/1974 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1974: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1974:

February 26, 1974: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 26, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th 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 26, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1974 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 26, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:17 am and setting at 11:38 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 26, 1974?


Famous people born on February 26, 1974:

  • Sebastien Loeb

    One of the most successful rally drivers in history with multiple world championships.

  • Yékini

    Yékini is a retired senegalese professional wrestler, known for his successful career in the sport.

  • Jenna Wolfe

    American journalist and personal trainer, known for her work on NBC's Today Show.

  • Lola Shoneyin

    Nigerian author known for her works on feminism and African culture.

  • Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski

    Filipina television actress, host and equestrienne.

  • Ron Fox

    Soccer player (willem ii).

  • Kostjantyn Simčuk
  • Luca Urbani
  • Irina Vlah
  • Martina Zellner
  • Maurizio Checcucci
  • Stefano D'Aste
  • Magno Mocelin
  • Wences Casares
  • Carolina Gómez
  • Charles Caudrelier

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 50 years and 22 days old,

or 600 months and 22 days old,

or 2612 weeks

or 18284 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 26, 1974?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 26, 1974.

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February 26, 1974: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1974:

  • Hendrika Johanna van Leeuwen
  • Walter Stauffer
  • Ignacio Agustí Peypoch
  • René de Possel
  • Pietro Omodei Zorini
  • Ignacio Agustí

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Alette Simons

    Dutch Golden Age painter known for her still life paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th

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February 26, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1974:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1974:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1974: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1974 was Seasons In The Sun by Terry Jacks, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons In The Sun
  2. - The Way We Were
  3. - Spiders & Snakes
  4. - Boogie Down
  5. - Jungle Boogie

February 26, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1974 was Tiger Feet by Mud, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 3rd. 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 26, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1974 was Mighty Love - Pt. 1 by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mighty Love - Pt. 1
  2. - Boogie Down
  3. - I'll Be The Other Woman
  4. - Jungle Boogie
  5. - Put Your Hands Together

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February 26, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Truck Stop Women

Truck Stop Women

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Mark L. Lester

Starring: Claudia Jennings, Lieux Dressler, John Martino, Paul Carr

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Billy Two Hats

Billy Two Hats

Release year: 1974

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: Gregory Peck, Desi Arnaz Jr., Jack Warden, David Huddleston

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

February 26, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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 26, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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 First Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The First Deadly Sin

By:

The first novel in Lawrence Sanders’s bestseller Deadly Sins series features Edward Delaney, a New York cop who chases a serial killer equipped with a mysterious weapon. Edward is the Captain of the New York Police Department.

In One Era And Out The Other by Sam Levenson

In One Era And Out The Other

By:

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.

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.

February 26, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 26, 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

Spasim

Spasim

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Shooter games

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Who was the US President on February 26, 1974?

On February 26, 1974 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1974?

On February 26, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1974?

On February 26, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

Find out more about February 26th

history

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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