What Happened on February 22, 1974

Historical Events

  • Ethiopian police shoot at demonstrators

Famous Birthdays

  • Aaron Gavey, Canadian NHL center (Tampa Bay Lightning), born in Greater Sudbury, Canada
  • Chris Moyles, English DJ, born in Leeds, United Kingdom
  • James Blunt, English singer-songwriter ("You're Beautiful"), born in Hampshire, England
  • Kyoko Nagatsuka, Japanese tennis star (1996 Hobart), born in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Famous Deaths

  • Samuel Byck, American attempted assassin of Richard Nixon (b. 1930)
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights

About February 22, 1974

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand
  • UK #1 Song: Devil Gate Drive - Suzi Quatro