Historical Events
- Ethiopian government of Makonnen forms
- Taiwan police shoots into crowd
- UK general election results in a hung parliament
- US & Egypt re-form diplomatic relations after 7 years
Famous Birthdays
- Katie Allen, Australian field hockey utility back (Olympic gold 2000; World Cup gold 1994; Champions Trophy gold 1995, 97, 2003), born in Adelaide, Australia
- Kevin Abrams, cornerback (Detroit Lions)
- Lee Carsley, Irish footballer
- Michael Manasseri, actor (License to Drive)
Famous Deaths
- Bobby Bloom, American singer-songwriter ("Montego Bay"), dies in a self-inflicting gun cleaning incident at 28
- Mees Toxopeus, Dutch rescue-vessel captain, dies at 89
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About February 28, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
#1 Song: Devil Gate Drive - Suzi Quatro
