Historical Events
- The Universal Product Code is scanned for the first time to sell a package of Wrigley's chewing gum at the Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio
Famous Birthdays
Derek Jeter (48 years old)
American Baseball HOF shortstop (14 × MLB All-Star; 5 × World Series; World Series MVP 2000; NY Yankees), born in Pequannock, New Jersey
- Dieter Kalt, Austrian ice hockey forward (Team Austria 1998), born in Klagenfurt, Austria
- Jason Kendall, American baseball catcher (Pittsburgh Pirates), born in San Diego, California
- Jeff Frankenstein, American musician (Newsboys), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Matt Striker, American professional wrestler, born in Queens, New York
- Nicole Saba, Lebanese singer (The 4 Cats), born in Beirut, Lebanon
Famous Divorces
Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton
English-American actress Elizabeth Taylor's 5th divorce from Welsh actor Richard Burton, after just over 10 years of marriage
1974 Highlights
About June 26, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot
#1 Song: She - Charles Aznavour
