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February 11, 1974

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Headlines from February 11, 1974

Iraq Reports Attack by Iran on Frontier

By Unknown Author

Iraq repts frontier clash on Feb 10 with Iranian forces backed by heavy artillery and armor that left 70 Iranians dead and wounded and caused 23 Iraqi casualties; Iraqi broadcast says Iranians are gathering more forces on border while Iranian jet fighters are 'crossing deep into Iraqi airspace'; says Iranian forces provoked fighting along 600-mile frontier; says fighting followed clashes in Badra area, about 100 miles east of Baghdad, on Dec 24 and on Feb 4, when Iraqi forces suffered 10 dead and wounded in Iranian attack; Iranian-Iraqi relations were severed in Dec '71 and restored in Oct '73; clashes in recent yrs recalled; map (M)

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Skylab 3 Crew Termed In Fine Medical Shape

By Victor K. McElheny Special to The New York Times

HOUSTON, Feb. 10 — The Skylab 3 astronauts were reported today to be walking well with only a trace of vertigo, “cating like pigs” and performing medical tests “with flying colors.”

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RODINO PREPARED TO SUMMON NIXON; CITES HOUSE VOTE

By Unknown Author

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10—The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said today that committee members would “be shirking our responsibility” if President Nixon was not personally summoned—if deemed necessary—to answer questions on his conduct of the Presidency.

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260,000 MINERS STRIKE IN BRITAIN

By Terry Robards Special to The New York Times

Brit Min Heath and former Prime Min Harold Wilson campaign in indus northern section of country, with indus unrest recurring theme; 1st public opinion poll, taken by London Weekend TV, shows Heath leading Wilson by 4%; Heath's Conservative party campaign promises to carry out series of measures to improve relations with Brit workers (S)

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of February 6, 1974, covering February 11, 1974.

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    Album cover for You Don't Mess Around With Jim by Jim Croce

    You Don't Mess Around With Jim

    Jim Croce

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    Album cover for John Denver's Greatest Hits by John Denver

    John Denver's Greatest Hits

    John Denver

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    Album cover for I Got A Name by Jim Croce

    I Got A Name

    Jim Croce

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    Album cover for Under The Influence Of... by Love Unlimited

    Under The Influence Of...

    Love Unlimited

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    Album cover for Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

    Elton John

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Notable Births

Nick Barmby

1974Nick Barmby, English footballer and manager[†]

Nicholas Jon Barmby is an English football coach and former professional player.

D'Angelo

1974D'Angelo, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer[†]

Michael Eugene Archer, better known by his stage name D'Angelo, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He first garnered attention after co-producing the single "U Will Know" for R&B supergroup Black Men United. His debut studio album, Brown Sugar (1995), was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and received widespread acclaim from music critics, who have credited the album for ushering in the neo soul movement. His third single, "Lady", reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

Alex Jones

1974Alex Jones, American radio show host and conspiracy theorist[†]

Alexander Emerick Jones is an American far-right radio show host and prominent conspiracy theorist. He hosts The Alex Jones Show from Austin, Texas. The Alex Jones Show is the longest-running online news and politics talk show; it was previously broadcast by the Genesis Communications Network across the United States via syndicated and internet radio. He is the founder of InfoWars and Banned.Video, websites that promote conspiracy theories and fake news.

Isaiah Mustafa

1974Isaiah Mustafa, American actor and football player[†]

Isaiah Amir Mustafa is an American actor and former American football wide receiver. Mustafa is widely known as the main character in a series of Old Spice television commercials, "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like". He is also known for portraying Luke Garroway on Freeform's fantasy series Shadowhunters and adult Mike Hanlon in It Chapter Two.

Jaroslav Špaček

1974Jaroslav Špaček, Czech ice hockey player and coach[†]

Jaroslav Spacek is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 13 seasons with the Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes.

Historical Context for February 11, 1974

In 1974, the world population was approximately 3,996,416,096 people[†]