Page 15: 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   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   In the year 1974 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   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 in the year 1974.   

Dec 25   Cyclone Tracy virtually destroys Darwin Australia on this day in history.   

Dec 26   On this day in history jack Benny, comedian (Jack Benny Show), dies at 80   

Dec 26   On this day in history television and radio comedian Jack Benny dies in Los Angeles at age 80.   

Dec 27   In the year 1974 40th Heisman Trophy Award: Archie Griffin, Ohio State (RB)   

Dec 27   Amy Vanderbilt, US author (Complete book of etiquette), dies at 66 on this day in history.   

Dec 27   On this day in history fSLN seizes government hostages at a private Managua party   

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

Dec 29   Murray Schisgal's "All Over Town," premieres in NYC on this day in history.   

Dec 31   On this day in history 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   On this day in history birth of kate Moss, Addiscomb Surrey England, model (Calvin Klein)   

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

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   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   In the year 1974 david Alfaro Siqueiros, Mexican sculptor/muralist, dies at 77   

Jan 13   Raoul Jobin, Canadian tenor (b. 1906) died in the year 1974.   

Jan 14   In the year 1974 josef Smrkovsky, Czechoslovakia parliament chairman, dies at 62   

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