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 in the year 1974.   

Dec 20   On this day in history andre Jolivet, French composer (L'eunuque), dies at 69   

Dec 21   Richard Long, actor (Nanny & Professor), dies at 47 on this day in history.   

Dec 22   Fosco Giachetti, entertainer, dies at 70 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1974.   

Dec 24   In the year 1974 cardinals' Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year   

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

Dec 25   On this day in history cyclone Tracy virtually destroys Darwin Australia   

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

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

Dec 29   In the year 1974 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   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   On this day in history birth of michael Tunn, Australian television and radio   

Jan 18   In the year 1974 birth of christian Burns, English musician (BBMak)   

Jan 18   Maulik Pancholy, American actor was born in the year 1974.   

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   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 in the year 1974.   

Jan 13   Raoul Jobin, Canadian tenor (b. 1906) died on this day in history.   

Jan 14   In the year 1974 josef Smrkovsky, Czechoslovakia parliament chairman, dies at 62   

Jan 15   Karel Salmon, composer, dies at 76 in the year 1974.