Page 15: Historical Events In 1974

Dec 19   On this day in history 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   Andre Jolivet, French composer (L'eunuque), dies at 69 in the year 1974.   

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   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 on this day in history.   

Dec 24   Cardinals' Lou Brock is named Sportsman of the Year in the year 1974.   

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

Dec 25   Cyclone Tracy virtually destroys Darwin Australia in the year 1974.   

Dec 26   On this day in history 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   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   Murray Schisgal's "All Over Town," premieres in NYC on this day in history.   

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   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   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   In the year 1974 birth of maulik Pancholy, American actor   

Jan 18   On this day in history birth of princess Claire of Belgium   

Jan 02   Tex Ritter, country singer (5 Star Jubilee), dies at 67 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 04   In the year 1974 karel Janacek, composer, dies at 70   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 15   Karel Salmon, composer, dies at 76 on this day in history.