Historical Events
- 24th NFL Pro Bowl, Arrowhead Stadium, KC, Missouri: AFC beats NFC, 15-13; MVP: Garo Yepremian, Miami Dolphins, PK
- 7th ABA All-Star Game: East 128 beats West 112 at Virginia
- Essex Comm College beats Englewood Cliffs 210-67 in basketball
Famous Birthdays
- Rae Carruth, American football wide receiver (Carolina Panthers), born in Sacramento, California
Famous Deaths
- Edmund Blunden, English poet and critic (Undertones of War), dies at 77
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About January 20, 1974
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: You're Sixteen - Ringo Starr
- #1 Song: Tiger Feet - Mud