Historical Events
Historic Event
US President Richard Nixon announces he will resign at 12pm the next day
Famous Birthdays
- Andrei Mezin, NHL goaltender (Team Belarus, Olympics 1998)
- Andy Priaulx, British race car driver
- Scott D'Amore, Canadian professional wrestler and manager
Famous Deaths
- Baldur von Schirach, German author/nazi politician, dies at 67
1974 Highlights
About August 8, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Feel Like Makin' Love - Roberta Flack- #1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George Mccrae
#1 Song: Feel Like Makin' Love - Roberta Flack
#1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George Mccrae
