Historical Events
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh, Semipalitinsk USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Frida Hallgren, Swedish actress
Famous Deaths
- Helen Hicks, American golfer (Western Open 1937, Titleholders Championship 1940), dies of throat cancer at 63
- Kostas Varnalis, Greek poet, dies at 90
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About December 16, 1974
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
#1 Song: Lonely This Christmas - Mud
