Historical Events
- Dow Jones index hits 570.01
- Jack Brisco beats Giant Baba in Tokyo, to become NWA wrestling champ
- Johnson Grigsby freed after 66 years in jail in Indiana
Famous Birthdays
- Canibus [Germaine Williams], American rapper, born in Kingston, Jamaica
- Wendy Dillinger, American female soccer player and coach, born in St. Charles County, Missouri
Famous Deaths
- George Carew, cricketer (4 Tests for WI between 1935 & 1949), dies
- Jorge Croner de Vasconcelos, Portuguese composer, dies at 64
About December 9, 1974
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
#1 Song: You're The First The Last My Everything - Barry White
