Historical Events
31st Golden Globes
31st Golden Globes: "The Exorcist", Al Pacino, & Marsha Mason win
PM Bülent Ecevit
Bülent Ecevit becomes Prime Minister of Turkey for the 1st time
Famous Birthdays
- Rokia Traoré, Bambara-Mali-French Afro-beat and folk singer-songwriter, and guitarist (Tchamantché; Né So), and arts patron (Foundation Passerelle), born in Kolokani, Mali
- Shannon Hale, American author, born in Salt Lake City, Utah
Famous Deaths
- Siegfried von Vegesack, German writer, dies at 85
- Wiktor Labunski, Polish-American composer, dies at 78
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About January 26, 1974
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: You're Sixteen - Ringo Starr
#1 Song: Tiger Feet - Mud
