Historical Events
- 1st Laura Ashley store in the US opens (San Francisco)
Event of Interest
General Augusto Pinochet becomes president and dictator of Chile
- Isabel Peron succeeds husband Juan as President of Argentina
- Monmouthshire renamed Gwent and becomes part of Wales
- NFL players go on strike for 41 days challenging the "Rozelle Rule" but had to wait until 1977 for new collective bargaining agreement
Famous Birthdays
- Jefferson Pérez, Ecuadorian race walker (Olympic gold 20k 1996), born in Cuenca, Ecuador
- Michele Krasnoo, American actress (Kickboxer IV), born in Culver City, California
Famous Deaths
Juan Perón (1895-1974)
Argentine military officer and President of Argentina (1946-55, 73-74), dies of a heart attack at 78
- Kick Smit, Dutch soccer striker and manager (29 caps; HFC Haarlem), dies at 62
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About July 1, 1974
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Dominion Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock The Boat - The Hues Corporation
#1 Song: She - Charles Aznavour
