Historical Events
Album Release
ABC records releases "Pretzel Logic", the third studio album by rock band Steely Dan; it features hit single "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"
Sports History
Gordie Howe comes out of retirement for $1M from Houston Aeros, WHA
Famous Birthdays
- Katerina Kroupova, Olomouc Czech, tennis star (1994 Futures-Sofia-BUL)
- Ophelie Winter, French actress
Famous Divorces
Cher & Sonny Bono
American singer and actress Cher (27) files for separation from husband singer-songwriter Sonny Bono (38)
Famous Deaths
- David Monrad Johansen, Norwegian composer, dies at 85
About February 20, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand
#1 Song: Devil Gate Drive - Suzi Quatro
