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

Dec 21   Richard Long, actor (Nanny & Professor), dies at 47 on this day in history.  

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

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

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

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) in the year 1974.  

Dec 27   In the year 1974 amy Vanderbilt, US author (Complete book of etiquette), dies at 66  

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

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 on this day in history.  

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 on this day in history.  

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   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   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   Tex Ritter, country singer (5 Star Jubilee), dies at 67 on this day in history.  

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

Jan 06   David Alfaro Siqueiros, Mexican sculptor/muralist, dies at 77 on this day in history.  

Jan 13   In the year 1974 death of raoul Jobin, Canadian tenor (b. 1906)  

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

Jan 15   Karel Salmon, composer, dies at 76 in the year 1974.