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   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 on this day in history.   

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   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 in the year 1974.   

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

Dec 29   In the year 1974 murray Schisgal's "All Over Town," premieres in NYC   

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 on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history 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   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   On this day in history karel Janacek, composer, dies at 70   

Jan 05   In the year 1974 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   Raoul Jobin, Canadian tenor (b. 1906) died in the year 1974.   

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.