Historical Events
- Yanks trade Bobby Murcer to Giants for Bobby Bonds
Famous Birthdays
- Miroslav Satan, Topolcany Slo, NHL left wing (Edmonton Oilers, Sabres)
- Tim Kinsella, American musician
What Happened in 1974
One-Man War Finally Ends
Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda finally surrendered on this day – nearly 30 years after the Second World War had ended.
March 9, 1974Terracotta Army Discovered
The Terracotta army standing guarding at the tomb of China's 1st emperor, Qin Shi Huang
March 29, 1974Richard Nixon's Resignation Letter
The brief letter confirming Richard Nixon's resignation, per federal law it was addressed to Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger
August 9, 1974The Great Lord Lucan Mystery
Lord Lucan vanished on this day after his wife was attacked and their nanny murdered. But where did he go?
November 7, 1974