Historical Events
- 24th NBA All-Star Game, Seattle Center Coliseum: West beats East, 134-123; MVP: Bob Lanier, Detroit Pistons
- Expert panel reports 18½ minute gap in Watergate tape, 5 separate erasures
"Happy Days"
TV sitcom "Happy Days" created by Garry Marshall and starring Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, and Tom Bosley, begins an 11 year run on ABC
Famous Birthdays
- Mike Minter, American football safety (Carolina Panthers) and college coach (Campbell University 2013-23), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Ray King, American MLB baseball pitcher, 1999-2008 (Milwaulkee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, and 6 other teams), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Karel Salmon [Karl Salomon], Israeli operatic bass-baritone singer, composer, and conductor, dies at 76
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About January 15, 1974
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Show And Tell - Al Wilson
#1 Song: You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me - New Seekers
