What happened on Tuesday February 26, 1974?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1974:

• A-10A Thunderbolt II Prototype Gun Test On February 26, 1974, the A-10A Thunderbolt II prototype successfully fired its GAU-8/A Avenger rotary cannon during an in-flight test at Edwards Air Force Base. This was a significant milestone in the development of the iconic ground-attack aircraft known for its powerful anti-tank capabilities.
• Gold and Silver Price Peak in Paris On February 26, 1974, precious metals markets experienced significant price surges. Gold reached a record high of US$188 per ounce in Paris, while silver peaked at US$6.70 per ounce, reflecting economic volatility and investor uncertainty during the mid-1970s.
• Sébastien Loeb - French Race Car Driver Sébastien Loeb is a renowned French professional rally racing driver, widely considered one of the most successful rally drivers in history. He dominated the World Rally Championship, winning nine consecutive titles from 2004 to 2012.
• Ron Fox - Soccer Player Ron Fox was a professional soccer player who played for Willem II, a Dutch football club based in Tilburg, Netherlands. He was active during the mid-1970s.

Events in 1974

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

Magazines from Feb. 26, 1974

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 26, 1974 in February 1974 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1974:

• Sebastien Loeb

  One of the most successful rally drivers in history, Sebastien Loeb dominated the World Rally Championship by winning nine consecutive...

• Yékini

  Yékini is a renowned Senegalese professional wrestler who gained significant popularity in African wrestling circuits.

• Wences Casares
• Lola Shoneyin

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1974:

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

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on February 26th

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.

1. Terry Jacks - Seasons In The Sun
2. Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were
3. Jim Stafford - Spiders & Snakes
4. Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
5. Kool & The Gang - 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.

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 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 music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. The Spinners - Mighty Love - Pt. 1
2. Eddie Kendricks - Boogie Down
3. The Soul Children - I'll Be The Other Woman
4. Kool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie
5. The O'Jays - Put Your Hands Together

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1974 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 1974

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Someone born on February 26, 1974 is:

51 years 2 months old,

or 614 months and 18 days old,

or 2672 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18705 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1974?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 26th 2026.

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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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