Historical Events
- Malta becomes a republic
Famous Birthdays
- Nicholas McCarthy, German-English guitarist (Franz Ferdinand), born in Blackpool, England
- Sara Cox, English TV and radio presenter (The Radio 1 Breakfast Show), born in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
Famous Deaths
- John G. Bennett, British scientist and author, dies at 77
- Rufus "Rufe" Davis, American actor (Cocoanut Grove, Trail Blazers, Gangs of Sonora), dies at 66
- Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoglu, Turkish writer and translator, dies at 85
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About December 13, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 4 months and 14 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
