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 in the year 1974.  

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

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

Dec 22   In the year 1974 fosco Giachetti, entertainer, dies at 70  

Dec 22   On this day in history 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   In the year 1974 cardinals' Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year  

Dec 24   Tilly Losch, actress (Duel in the Sun, Good Earth), dies at 70 on this day in history.  

Dec 25   In the year 1974 cyclone Tracy virtually destroys Darwin Australia  

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

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

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   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   In the year 1974 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   On this day in history birth of juha Lind, NHL forward (Team Finland Oly-Bronze-1998, Dallas)  

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   In the year 1974 birth of michael Tunn, Australian television and radio  

Jan 18   Christian Burns, English musician (BBMak) was born in the year 1974.  

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

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   In the year 1974 gino Cervi, actor (Becket, Don Camillo), dies at 72  

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 in the year 1974.  

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

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

Jan 14   Josef Smrkovsky, Czechoslovakia parliament chairman, dies at 62 in the year 1974.  

Jan 15   In the year 1974 karel Salmon, composer, dies at 76