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 on this day in history.  

Dec 20   In the year 1974 andre Jolivet, French composer (L'eunuque), dies at 69  

Dec 21   In the year 1974 richard Long, actor (Nanny & Professor), dies at 47  

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

Dec 22   Referenda in Comoros-3 islands for independence, 1 stays French in the year 1974.  

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   Tilly Losch, actress (Duel in the Sun, Good Earth), dies at 70 on this day in history.  

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   In the year 1974 television and radio comedian Jack Benny dies in Los Angeles at age 80.  

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

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 in the year 1974.  

Dec 28   On this day in history more than 5,200 people killed in Pakistan earthquake  

Dec 29   Murray Schisgal's "All Over Town," premieres in NYC in the year 1974.  

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   Juha Lind, NHL forward (Team Finland Oly-Bronze-1998, Dallas) was born in the year 1974.  

Jan 16   Kate Moss, Addiscomb Surrey England, model (Calvin Klein) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 18   Devon Odessa, actor (Sharon-My So Called Life, Girl of Limberlost) was born in the year 1974.  

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

Jan 18   Michael Tunn, Australian television and radio was born in the year 1974.  

Jan 18   Christian Burns, English musician (BBMak) was born on this day in history.  

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

Jan 18   Princess Claire of Belgium was born in the year 1974.  

Jan 02   On this day in history tex Ritter, country singer (5 Star Jubilee), dies at 67  

Jan 03   Gino Cervi, actor (Becket, Don Camillo), dies at 72 in the year 1974.  

Jan 04   On this day in history karel Janacek, composer, dies at 70  

Jan 05   In the year 1974 roy Bargy, orch leader (Jimmy Durante Show), dies at 79  

Jan 06   In the year 1974 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