Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1974

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1974. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Feb. 2 Imre Lakatos

  Renowned Hungarian-British philosopher of science and mathematician who made significant contributions to the philosophy of mathematics and...

• Feb. 2 Mauro Pellicioli
• Feb. 3 Domenico Taccone
• Feb. 3 Charlotte Bühler
• Feb. 3 Filippo Addis
• Feb. 4 Satyendra Nath Bose

  Indian physicist, mathematician, and academic (b. 1894).

• Feb. 7 Cesare Carlo Baronio
• Feb. 7 Wawrzyniec Cyl
• Feb. 8 Fritz Zwicky

  Swiss astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of supernovae, neutron stars, and dark matter.

• Feb. 8 Fern Andra

  Fern Andra was a German-American actress known for her roles in silent films and for her achievements as a competitive swimmer.

• Feb. 13 Adolf Arndt
• Feb. 15 Kurt Atterberg

  Swedish engineer and composer (d. 1974).

• Feb. 15 Conel Hugh O'Donel Alexander
• Feb. 16 John Garand

  Canadian-american engineer, designed the m1 garand rifle (b. 1888).

• Feb. 17 Jack Cole
• Feb. 21 Tim Horton

  Canadian ice hockey player and entrepreneur who co-founded the iconic Tim Hortons coffee and donut chain.

• Feb. 23 Harry Ruby

  American screenwriter and composer (d. 1974).

• Feb. 23 George Van Biesbroeck
• Feb. 23 Antoine Rouches
• Feb. 24 Margaret Leech

  American author and historian (d. 1974).

• Feb. 24 Robert Adolf Stemmle
• Feb. 25 Lothar Mendes
• Feb. 26 René de Possel
• Feb. 27 Nina Georgievna Romanova
• Feb. 28 Russell Harlan