Historical Events
Patty's Hearst's Kidnappers
American left-wing guerilla group Symbionese Liberation Army claim responsibility for the kidnapping of Patty Hearst, daughter of American publishing heir Randolph Hearst
- Grenada gains independence from Britain (National Day)
Blazing Saddles
Mel Brooks' western spoof film "Blazing Saddles", starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder premieres at the Pickwick Drive-In in Burbank, California; patrons watched from horseback rather than cars
Snap Election
UK Prime Minister Edward Heath calls for a 'snap' general election in the midst of a protracted miners' strike
Famous Birthdays
- Emma McLaughlin, American novelist
- J Dilla [James Dewitt Yancey], American rapper and producer (Donuts), born in Detroit Michigan (d. 2006)
Steve Nash (50 years old)
Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame guard (NBA MVP 2005, 06; 8 × NBA All-Star; Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, LA Lakers) and coach (Brooklyn Nets), born in Johannesburg, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Arline Judge, American actress (Girls in Chains, Mad Wednesday, Age of Consent), dies at 61
About February 7, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love's Theme - Love Unlimited Orchestra- #1 Song: Tiger Feet - Mud
