Historical Events
- European Economic Community calls for a European Parliament
- Helios 1 launched by US and Germany; later makes closest flyby of the Sun
MacBride, Satō Win Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Irishman Seán MacBride for his human rights work and Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Satō for signing Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Famous Birthdays
- Meg White, American drummer (The White Stripes), born in Grosse Point Farms, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Paul Richards, American actor (Dr Thompson-Breaking Point), dies of cancer at 50
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About December 10, 1974
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
#1 Song: You're The First The Last My Everything - Barry White
