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Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1974

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1974. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Feb. 1 Lynda Ann Healy is abducted in Seattle

    Washington (first ted bundy murder victim).

  • Feb. 2 Imre Lakatos

    Renowned Hungarian-British philosopher of science and mathematician who made significant contributions to the philosophy of mathematics and scientific methodology. He developed the concept of research programmes and was a key figure in understanding scientific progress.

  • Feb. 4 Satyendra Nath Bose

    Indian physicist, mathematician, and academic (b. 1894)

  • Feb. 4 Mihail Andricu

    Composer dies at 79

  • Feb. 8 Fern Andra

    Fern Andra was a German-American actress known for her roles in silent films and for her achievements as a competitive swimmer.

  • Feb. 8 Fritz Zwicky

    Swiss astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of supernovae, neutron stars, and dark matter.

  • Feb. 9 Cees de Lange

    Dutch conferencier dies at the age of 60.

  • Feb. 11 Anna Q Nilsson

    Actress (tollgate, sorrell & son) dies at 85

  • Feb. 13 Ustad Amir Khan

    Indian classical singer (born 1912)

  • Feb. 15 Kurt Atterberg

    Swedish engineer and composer (d. 1974).

  • Feb. 15 Kurt Magnus Atterberg

    Composer dies at 86

  • Feb. 16 John Garand

    Canadian-american engineer, designed the m1 garand rifle (b. 1888)

  • Feb. 20 David Monrad Johansen

    Norwegian composer (born 1888)

  • Feb. 21 Tim Horton

    Canadian ice hockey player and entrepreneur who co-founded the iconic Tim Hortons coffee and donut chain.

  • Florence Rice
    Feb. 23 Florence Rice

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

  • Feb. 23 Harry Ruby

    American screenwriter and composer (d. 1974).

  • Feb. 24 Margaret Leech

    American author and historian (d. 1974).

  • Feb. 27 Pat Brady

    Toledo ohio actor (roy rodgers show), died at 59

  • Feb. 28 Bobby Bloom

    American singer/songwriter (born 1946).

  • Feb. 28 Mees Toxopeus

    Dutch rescue-vessel captain dies at the age of 89.