Page 15: Historical Events In 1974

Dec 19   In the year 1974 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   

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 in the year 1974.   

Dec 22   Referenda in Comoros-3 islands for independence, 1 stays French in the year 1974.   

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

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   In the year 1974 fSLN seizes government hostages at a private Managua party   

Dec 28   More than 5,200 people killed in Pakistan earthquake in the year 1974.   

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

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   Devon Odessa, actor (Sharon-My So Called Life, Girl of Limberlost) was born in the year 1974.   

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   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   On this day in history birth of princess Claire of Belgium   

Jan 02   In the year 1974 tex Ritter, country singer (5 Star Jubilee), dies at 67   

Jan 03   On this day in history 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   In the year 1974 david Alfaro Siqueiros, Mexican sculptor/muralist, dies at 77   

Jan 13   Raoul Jobin, Canadian tenor (b. 1906) died in the year 1974.   

Jan 14   Josef Smrkovsky, Czechoslovakia parliament chairman, dies at 62 in the year 1974.   

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