Historical Events In 1974

Dec 19   The personal computer revolution was launched quietly on this day when the Altair 8800, a do-it-yourself computer kit, went on sale for $397 in the year 1974.   

Dec 20   On this day in history andre Jolivet, French composer (L'eunuque), dies at 69   

Dec 21   Richard Long, actor (Nanny & Professor), dies at 47 in the year 1974.   

Dec 22   Fosco Giachetti, entertainer, dies at 70 on this day in history.   

Dec 22   On this day in history referenda in Comoros-3 islands for independence, 1 stays French   

Dec 22   Sault Ste Marie's Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins becomes the 6th NHLer to score 500 goals, in a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings in the year 1974.   

Dec 24   Cardinals' Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year on this day in history.   

Dec 24   On this day in history tilly Losch, actress (Duel in the Sun, Good Earth), dies at 70   

Dec 25   On this day in history cyclone Tracy virtually destroys Darwin Australia   

Dec 26   In the year 1974 jack Benny, comedian (Jack Benny Show), dies at 80   

Dec 26   Television and radio comedian Jack Benny dies in Los Angeles at age 80 in the year 1974.   

Dec 27   On this day in history 40th Heisman Trophy Award: Archie Griffin, Ohio State (RB)   

Dec 27   On this day in history amy Vanderbilt, US author (Complete book of etiquette), dies at 66   

Dec 27   FSLN seizes government hostages at a private Managua party on this day in history.   

Dec 28   In the year 1974 more than 5,200 people killed in Pakistan earthquake   

Dec 29   On this day in history murray Schisgal's "All Over Town," premieres in NYC   

Dec 31   Gold legal in US, Franklin Mint strikes Panama's Gold 100 balboa coin on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   In the year 1974 birth of juha Lind, NHL forward (Team Finland Oly-Bronze-1998, Dallas)   

Jan 16   Kate Moss, Addiscomb Surrey England, model (Calvin Klein) was born in the year 1974.   

Jan 18   On this day in history birth of devon Odessa, actor (Sharon-My So Called Life, Girl of Limberlost)   

Jan 18   In the year 1974 birth of shane Burton, defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins)   

Jan 18   Michael Tunn, Australian television and radio was born on this day in history.   

Jan 18   In the year 1974 birth of christian Burns, English musician (BBMak)   

Jan 18   Maulik Pancholy, American actor was born in the year 1974.   

Jan 18   Princess Claire of Belgium was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Tex Ritter, country singer (5 Star Jubilee), dies at 67 in the year 1974.   

Jan 03   On this day in history gino Cervi, actor (Becket, Don Camillo), dies at 72   

Jan 04   Karel Janacek, composer, dies at 70 in the year 1974.   

Jan 05   Roy Bargy, orch leader (Jimmy Durante Show), dies at 79 on this day in history.   

Jan 06   On this day in history david Alfaro Siqueiros, Mexican sculptor/muralist, dies at 77   

Jan 13   Raoul Jobin, Canadian tenor (b. 1906) died on this day in history.   

Jan 14   Josef Smrkovsky, Czechoslovakia parliament chairman, dies at 62 in the year 1974.   

Jan 15   On this day in history karel Salmon, composer, dies at 76