Historical Events
- Dutch speed skater Atje Keulen-Deelstra becomes Women's Allround World Champion at Heerenveen, Netherlands, her third consecutive title and fourth in 5 years
- Pakistan officially recognizes Bangladesh
Famous Birthdays
- Bonnie Somerville, American actress (Grosse Point; Code Black). and singer, born in Brooklyn, NYC
- Chad Hugo, American hip-hop musician and record producer (The Neptunes), born in Portsmouth, Virginia
- Mike Lowell, Puerto Rican baseball player
- Simeon Rice, American NFL defensive end (Super Bowl 2002, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 3-time Pro Bowl), born in Chicago, Illinois
1974 Highlights
About February 24, 1974
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 1 month and 22 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
