Page 15: 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   In the year 1974 andre Jolivet, French composer (L'eunuque), dies at 69   

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

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

Dec 22   On this day in history referenda in Comoros-3 islands for independence, 1 stays French   

Dec 22   In the year 1974 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   Cardinals' Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year on this day in history.   

Dec 24   On this day in history tilly Losch, actress (Duel in the Sun, Good Earth), dies at 70   

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   Television and radio comedian Jack Benny dies in Los Angeles at age 80 in the year 1974.   

Dec 27   On this day in history 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   In the year 1974 fSLN seizes government hostages at a private Managua party   

Dec 28   In the year 1974 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   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   In the year 1974 birth of devon Odessa, actor (Sharon-My So Called Life, Girl of Limberlost)   

Jan 18   Shane Burton, defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins) was born in the year 1974.   

Jan 18   On this day in history birth of michael Tunn, Australian television and radio   

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

Jan 18   On this day in history birth of maulik Pancholy, American actor   

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

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 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   On this day in history 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.