Famous Birthdays
- Angie Cepeda, Colombian actress, born in Magangué, Colombia
- Jeremy Castle, Oklahoma country singer and songwriter, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Paul Grasmanis, American defensive tackle (Chicago Bears), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- W. Douglas Hawkes, British auto racer and designer, dies at 80
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About August 2, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: ANNIE's SONG - John Denver
#1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George Mccrae
