Historical Events
- Washington Capitals 1st NHL sellout
Famous Birthdays
- Tiffany Brissette, American actress (Vicki-Small Wonder), born in Paradise, California
- Tony Brackens, American football defensive end (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Fairfield, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Farid al-Atrash [El-Atrache], Syrian composer, musician, virtuoso oud player, and actor (Akher kedba), dies of heart disease at 59
Jack Benny (1894-1974)
American comedian (The Jack Benny Program), dies of pancreatic cancer at 80
- Knudåge Riisager, Danish composer (director of the Royal Danish Academy of Music 1956-67), dies at 77
- Robert Levine Sanders, American composer, dies at 68
1974 Highlights
About December 26, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Angie Baby - Helen Reddy
#1 Song: Lonely This Christmas - Mud
