What Happened on February 2, 1974

Historical Events

"The Way We Were"

Barbra Streisand's 1st #1 hit, "The Way We Were"

  • Playmobil toys debut at the Nuremberg Toy Fair, designed by Hans Beck and produced by the Brandstätter Group

"To Honor Mary"

Pope Paul VI encyclical "To Honor Mary"

  • Smallest crowd at Cleveland Arena (Cavs vs Golden State-1,641)
  • The F-16 Fighting Falcon flies for the first time.

Famous Deaths

  • Jean Absil, Belgian organist and composer (Benedictions; Peau d'Ane), dies at 80
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights

About February 2, 1974

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius

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