Historical Events
- Congress authorizes US citizens to own gold
- Turkish army attacks Nicosia Cyprus
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Ana Matronic [Lynch], American alt-pop singer (Scissor Sisters), born in Portland, Oregon
- Christopher Gorham, American actor, born in Fresno, California
- Martin Bulloch, Scottish rock drummer (Mogwai), born in Bellshill, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Raymond Budd, South African trade unionist
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About August 14, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace
#1 Song: When Will I See You Again - Three Degrees
