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 in the year 1974.   

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   Referenda in Comoros-3 islands for independence, 1 stays French on this day in history.   

Dec 22   On this day in history 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   In the year 1974 cardinals' Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year   

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

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

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 in the year 1974.   

Dec 27   On this day in history 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   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   On this day in history birth of juha Lind, NHL forward (Team Finland Oly-Bronze-1998, Dallas)   

Jan 16   Kate Moss, Addiscomb Surrey England, model (Calvin Klein) was born in the year 1974.   

Jan 18   Devon Odessa, actor (Sharon-My So Called Life, Girl of Limberlost) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 18   On this day in history birth of shane Burton, defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins)   

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 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 in the year 1974.   

Jan 03   Gino Cervi, actor (Becket, Don Camillo), dies at 72 on this day in history.   

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