Historical Events
- 10th British Commonwealth Games open in Christchurch, New Zealand
Famous Birthdays
- Ed Helms, American comic actor (The Daily Show; The Office; The Hangover), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Kristy Sargeant, Canadian ice pairs (1994 Skate Canada), born in Edmonton, Alberta
- Shii Ann Huang, American game show contestant, born in Taipei, Taiwan
- Tim Biakabutuka, American football running back (Carolina Panthers), born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
1974 Highlights
About January 24, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: You're Sixteen - Ringo Starr- #1 Song: Tiger Feet - Mud
#1 Song: You're Sixteen - 
#1 Song: Tiger Feet - Mud
