Historical Events
- Philippe Petit walks tightrope strung between twin towers
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Shannon, American actor (Nocturnal Animals, Boardwalk Empire), born in Lexington, Kentucky
- Philippe De Rouville, Canadian NHL goalie (Pitts Penguins), born in Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Famous Weddings
Faye Dunaway
American actress Faye Dunaway (33) weds American rock singer Peter Wolf (28) of J. Geils Band; divorce in 1979
Famous Deaths
- Rosario Castellanos, Mexican poet (Balún Canán), dies in an electrical accident at 49
- Sylvio Mantha, Canadian ice hockey player, dies at 72
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About August 7, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Feel Like Makin' Love - Roberta Flack
#1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George Mccrae
