Page 15: Historical Events In 1974

Dec 19   On this day in history 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   Richard Long, actor (Nanny & Professor), dies at 47 on this day in history.   

Dec 22   Fosco Giachetti, entertainer, dies at 70 in the year 1974.   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 in the year 1974.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 16   Kate Moss, Addiscomb Surrey England, model (Calvin Klein) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 18   Devon Odessa, actor (Sharon-My So Called Life, Girl of Limberlost) was born in the year 1974.   

Jan 18   On this day in history 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   In the year 1974 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   In the year 1974 gino Cervi, actor (Becket, Don Camillo), dies at 72   

Jan 04   Karel Janacek, composer, dies at 70 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1974.   

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