Historical Events In 1974

Dec 19   On this day in history 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  

Dec 20   Andre Jolivet, French composer (L'eunuque), dies at 69 in the year 1974.  

Dec 21   On this day in history richard Long, actor (Nanny & Professor), dies at 47  

Dec 22   Fosco Giachetti, entertainer, dies at 70 in the year 1974.  

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

Dec 22   On this day in history 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.  

Dec 24   On this day in history cardinals' Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year  

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

Dec 25   In the year 1974 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   In the year 1974 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   On this day in history 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   In the year 1974 gold legal in US, Franklin Mint strikes Panama's Gold 100 balboa coin  

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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 in the year 1974.  

Jan 18   In the year 1974 birth of devon Odessa, actor (Sharon-My So Called Life, Girl of Limberlost)  

Jan 18   Shane Burton, defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins) was born on this day in history.  

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

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

Jan 18   On this day in history birth of maulik Pancholy, American actor  

Jan 18   In the year 1974 birth of princess Claire of Belgium  

Jan 02   In the year 1974 tex Ritter, country singer (5 Star Jubilee), dies at 67  

Jan 03   Gino Cervi, actor (Becket, Don Camillo), dies at 72 on this day in history.  

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

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   In the year 1974 death of raoul Jobin, Canadian tenor (b. 1906)  

Jan 14   On this day in history josef Smrkovsky, Czechoslovakia parliament chairman, dies at 62  

Jan 15   Karel Salmon, composer, dies at 76 on this day in history.