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

Dec 21   On this day in history 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   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   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   On this day in history 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   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 in the year 1974.   

Dec 27   FSLN seizes government hostages at a private Managua party on this day in history.   

Dec 28   More than 5,200 people killed in Pakistan earthquake on this day in history.   

Dec 29   Murray Schisgal's "All Over Town," premieres in NYC in the year 1974.   

Dec 31   Gold legal in US, Franklin Mint strikes Panama's Gold 100 balboa coin on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   In the year 1974 birth of juha Lind, NHL forward (Team Finland Oly-Bronze-1998, Dallas)   

Jan 16   In the year 1974 birth of kate Moss, Addiscomb Surrey England, model (Calvin Klein)   

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

Jan 18   In the year 1974 birth of maulik Pancholy, American actor   

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

Jan 02   On this day in history tex Ritter, country singer (5 Star Jubilee), dies at 67   

Jan 03   In the year 1974 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 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   On this day in history josef Smrkovsky, Czechoslovakia parliament chairman, dies at 62   

Jan 15   On this day in history karel Salmon, composer, dies at 76