Historical Events
Contract of Interest
39-year old Frank Robinson becomes MLB’s first African-American manager when he signs as player-manager for Cleveland Indians; agrees to 1-year contract estimated at $180,000
Sports History
Future Basketball Hall of Fame guard Jerry West (“Mr. Clutch”) retires after 14 NBA seasons with the LA Lakers; West has 25,192 career points; averages 29.1 ppg in 153 playoff games
Event of Interest
Ted Bundy victim Nancy Wilcox disappears in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Watergate criminal trial begins for five advisors and aides of President Nixon
Famous Birthdays
- Mike Johnson, Canadian hockey right wing (Toronto Maple Leafs), and broadcaster (NHL Network, TSN), born in Scarborough, Ontario
About October 3, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Honestly Love You - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
