Historical Events
- 2nd cease-fire between IRA & British; lasts until approx April 1975
- Iraq announces plans to increase its oil production capacity
Sports History
Phil Esposito, Boston, became 6th NHLer to score 500 goals
Event of Interest
Provisional Irish Republican Army bomb home of former UK Prime Minister, Edward Heath, just before announcing Christmas ceasefire
- Referenda in Comoros-3 islands for independence, 1 stays French
Famous Birthdays
- Heather Donahue, American writer & actress, born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Fosco Giachetti, Italian actor (Wastrel, We the Living), dies at 74
- Lorraine Gauguin, entertainer, dies at 50
About December 22, 1974
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Angie Baby - Helen Reddy
#1 Song: Lonely This Christmas - Mud
