Historical Events
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
Christian Bale (50 years old)
British actor (Batman Begins, American Psycho, The Machinist), born in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
- Jemima Khan, English socialite, previously married to Imran Khan, born in London
Olivia Colman (50 years old)
English actress (Broadchurch, The Favourite), born in Norwich, England
- Robert Rollins, English cricketer (big-hitting Essex wicketkeeper-batsman), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Bill Whitty, Australian cricketer (left-arm bowler 1909-12), dies at 87
1974 Highlights
About January 30, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 1 month and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand
- #1 Song: Tiger Feet - Mud