Historical Events
Sports History
Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth's home-run record by hitting his 714th in Cincinnati, facing Jack Billingham
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Mirra, American BMX rider (Best Male Action Sports Athlete ESPY Award 2005; 24 x Games medals), born in Chittenango, New York (d. 2016)
- O. J. Santiago, American football tight end (Atlanta Falcons), born in Whitby, Ontario, Canada
About April 4, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hooked On A Feeling - Blue Swede
- #1 Song: Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks