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   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   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 on this day in history.   

Dec 24   Cardinals' Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year on this day in history.   

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

Dec 25   Cyclone Tracy virtually destroys Darwin Australia on this day in history.   

Dec 26   In the year 1974 jack Benny, comedian (Jack Benny Show), dies at 80   

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

Dec 27   In the year 1974 40th Heisman Trophy Award: Archie Griffin, Ohio State (RB)   

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 in the year 1974.   

Dec 28   More than 5,200 people killed in Pakistan earthquake in the year 1974.   

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 in the year 1974.   

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Jan 02   Juha Lind, NHL forward (Team Finland Oly-Bronze-1998, Dallas) was born in the year 1974.   

Jan 16   On this day in history 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   Maulik Pancholy, American actor was born on this day in history.   

Jan 18   Princess Claire of Belgium was born in the year 1974.   

Jan 02   Tex Ritter, country singer (5 Star Jubilee), dies at 67 on this day in history.   

Jan 03   On this day in history 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   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