What Happened on January 18, 1974

Historical Events

  • "$6 Million Man" starring Lee Majors premieres on ABC TV
  • Israel & Egypt sign weapons accord

Famous Birthdays

  • Christian Burns, British rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (BBMak), born in Liverpool, England
  • Devon Odessa, American actress (Sharon-My So Called Life, Girl of Limberlost), born in Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Maulik Pancholy, American actor, born in Dayton, Ohio
  • Michael Tunn, Australian radio announcer and television presenter, born in Adelaide, Australia
  • Princess Claire of Belgium, British-Belgian land surveyor, born in Bath, United Kingdom
Born in 1974

Famous Weddings

Maya Angelou

American poet and author Maya Angelou (45) weds Welsh model and writer Paul Bernard Du Feu, her second marriage, his third; divorce in 1983

1974 Highlights

About January 18, 1974

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Show And Tell - Al Wilson
  • UK #1 Song: You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me - New Seekers