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   Andre Jolivet, French composer (L'eunuque), dies at 69 on this day in history.  

Dec 21   In the year 1974 richard Long, actor (Nanny & Professor), dies at 47  

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

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

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

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

Dec 27   On this day in history 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   On this day in history more than 5,200 people killed in Pakistan earthquake  

Dec 29   On this day in history murray Schisgal's "All Over Town," premieres in NYC  

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

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   Shane Burton, defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins) was born in the year 1974.  

Jan 18   Michael Tunn, Australian television and radio was born on this day in history.  

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

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

Jan 18   Princess Claire of Belgium was born on this day in history.  

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   In the year 1974 karel Janacek, composer, dies at 70  

Jan 05   Roy Bargy, orch leader (Jimmy Durante Show), dies at 79 on this day in history.  

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   On this day in history josef Smrkovsky, Czechoslovakia parliament chairman, dies at 62  

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