What happened this day in history February 23, 1974

What are the important events that happened on February 23, 1974? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 23, 1974: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 23, 1974 is the 54th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 311 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 10, 1974 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 2,180,160 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 ‘pentacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $8,246.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Pisces 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 23, 1974 Historical Events

  • 1974
    The Symbionese Liberation Army demands $4 million more to release kidnap victim Patty Hearst.

Who were born on February 23, 1974?

  • 1974
    Herschelle Gibbs, South African cricketer
  • 1974
    Leko, American DJ

Who died on February 23, 1974?

  • 1974
    Harry Ruby, American composer and writer (b. 1895)

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