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 in the year 1974.   

Dec 21   Richard Long, actor (Nanny & Professor), dies at 47 in the year 1974.   

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

Dec 22   In the year 1974 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   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   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 in the year 1974.   

Dec 27   In the year 1974 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   FSLN seizes government hostages at a private Managua party in the year 1974.   

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 on this day in history.   

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   In the year 1974 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   Shane Burton, defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 18   In the year 1974 birth of michael Tunn, Australian television and radio   

Jan 18   On this day in history 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   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   In the year 1974 karel Janacek, composer, dies at 70   

Jan 05   On this day in history roy Bargy, orch leader (Jimmy Durante Show), dies at 79   

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   Josef Smrkovsky, Czechoslovakia parliament chairman, dies at 62 on this day in history.   

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