Historical Events
- Courageous (US) beats Southern Cross (Aust) in 23rd America's Cup
Famous Birthdays
- Mirah [Yom Tov Zeitlyn], American singer-songwriter, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Rasheed Wallace, American basketball forward (NBA C'ship 2004; NBA All-Star 2000, 01, 06, 08; Portland Trailblazers, Detroit Pistons), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Tormod Granheim, Norwegian adventurer (extreme skiing), born in Trondheim, Norway
Famous Deaths
- André Dunoyer de Segonzac, French painter and cartoonist, dies at 90
1974 Highlights
About September 17, 1974
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 49 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe - Barry White
#1 Song: Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
