What happened this day in history February 1, 1974

What are the important events that happened on February 1, 1974? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 1, 1974: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 1, 1974 is the 32nd day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 333 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 19, 1974 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 2,148,480 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘triacontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $161.28. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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February 1, 1974 Historical Events

  • 1974
    A fire in the 25-story Joelma Building in Sao Paulo, Brazil kills 189 and injures 293.
  • 1974
    Kuala Lumpur is declared a Federal Territory.

Who were born on February 1, 1974?

  • 1974
    David Meca, Spanish long distance swimmer
  • 1974
    Walter McCarty, American basketball player

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