Historical Events
- 2nd impeachment vote against Nixon by House Judiciary Committee
- Episcopal Church ordains female priests
- France performs nuclear Test at Mururoa atoll
- MLB St Louis Cardinals Lou Brock steals his 700th base
Famous Birthdays
- Derek Wilkinson, American NHL goalie (Tampa Bay Lightning), born in La Salle, Florida
- Josh Radnor, American actor (How I Met Your Mother), born in Columbus, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- "Mama" Cass Elliot, American rock vocalist (Mamas & The Papas - "California Dreaming"), dies from a heart attack in London at 32
- Erich Kästner, German author (b. 1899)
About July 29, 1974
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: ANNIE's SONG - John Denver
#1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George Mccrae
