Historical Events In 1974

Dec 19   In the year 1974 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 on this day in history.  

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

Dec 22   On this day in history fosco Giachetti, entertainer, dies at 70  

Dec 22   Referenda in Comoros-3 islands for independence, 1 stays French on this day in history.  

Dec 22   In the year 1974 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   Cardinals' Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year in the year 1974.  

Dec 24   In the year 1974 tilly Losch, actress (Duel in the Sun, Good Earth), dies at 70  

Dec 25   Cyclone Tracy virtually destroys Darwin Australia in the year 1974.  

Dec 26   Jack Benny, comedian (Jack Benny Show), dies at 80 in the year 1974.  

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   Amy Vanderbilt, US author (Complete book of etiquette), dies at 66 on this day in history.  

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 in the year 1974.  

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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   On this day in history 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   On this day in history birth of christian Burns, English musician (BBMak)  

Jan 18   Maulik Pancholy, American actor was born on this day in history.  

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

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

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   In the year 1974 karel Salmon, composer, dies at 76