What Happened on January 25, 1974

Historical Events

1st Heterotopic Heart Transplant

Dr. Christiaan Barnard transplants 1st heterotopic heart transplant (adding donor heart without removal of old)

Kroc Buys Padres

Ray Kroc, CEO of McDonald's buys San Diego Padres baseball team for $12 million


Famous Birthdays

  • Jonathan Bryan Colling, American pop singer (4 Fun - Unbelievable Fun Boys), born in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Robert Budreau, Canadian film director, born in London, Canada
Born in 1974
1974 Highlights

About January 25, 1974

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: You're Sixteen - Ringo Starr
  • UK #1 Song: Tiger Feet - Mud