Historical Events
- Bob Gibson becomes 2nd pitcher to strike-out 3,000 (Cesar Geronimo)
- France performs nuclear Test at Mururoa atoll
Music History
John Lennon is (again) ordered to leave US in 60 days, due to a 1968 marijuana charge in the UK (he doesn't)
- The Moody Blues open 1st quadrophonic recording studio in UK
Famous Birthdays
- Laura Macdonald, Scottish jazz musician, born in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean, American Baseball HOF pitcher (MLB All-Star 1934–37; World Series & NL MVP 1934 St Louis Cardinals), dies of a heart attack at 63
About July 17, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George McCrae
#1 Song: She - Charles Aznavour
