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