What Happened on July 14, 1974

Historical Events

Sports History

Billy Martin is 1st AL manager ejected by umpire from 2 games in 1 day

  • Bundy victims Janice Ott and Denise Naslund disappear, Lake Sammamish, Washington

Famous Birthdays

  • David Mitchell, English comedian and actor (Mitchell and Webb, Peep Show), born in Salisbury, England
  • Erick Dampier, American NBA center (SF Warriors), born in Jackson, Mississippi

Famous Deaths

  • Carl Spaatz, American World War II general and 1st Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, dies at 83
  • Henri Smajda, Tunisian French publisher (Combat), commits suicide at 77
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights

About July 14, 1974

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George McCrae
  • UK #1 Song: She - Charles Aznavour