Historical Events
"The Godfather Part II"
"The Godfather Part II", directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1975)
- Ethiopia becomes socialist one-party state
"Dark Horse"
George Harrison releases "Dark Horse", his fifth studio album in UK
Famous Birthdays
- Augie Ojeda, American baseball infielder (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Los Angeles, California
- Die [Daisuke Andou], Japanese heavy metal rock guitarist (Dir En Grey), born in Mie, Japan
Famous Deaths
- André Jolivet, French composer (Jeune France, Mana), dies at 69
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About December 20, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 4 months and 12 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
