Historical Events
Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech
US President Richard Nixon announces he will resign at 12pm the next day
Famous Birthdays
- Andrei Mezin, Belarusian NHL goaltender (Team Belarus, Olympics 1998), born in Chelyabinsk, Soviet Union
- Andy Priaulx, British race car driver
- Brian Harvey, British pop singer (East 17 - "Stay Another Day"), born in Walthamstow, England
- Scott D'Amore, Canadian professional wrestler and manager
Famous Deaths
- Baldur von Schirach, German writer, Nazi official and convicted war criminal (Head of Hitler Youth 1931-40), dies at 67
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About August 8, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 21 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
