What Happened on July 20, 1974

Historical Events

  • Heng Yo and Heng Ju, completes 1,000 mile (SF-Seattle) pilgrimage
  • Turkey invades Cyprus establishing Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Famous Birthdays

  • Bengie Molina, Puerto Rican baseball catcher (World Series 2002, Gold Glove Award 2002, 03 LA Angels; Toronto Blue Jays, SF Giants, Texas Rangers), born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
  • Simon Rex, American actor (Red Rocket), born in San Francisco, California
Born in 1974

Famous Deaths

  • Allen Jenkins, American actor (Hey Jeannie, Top Cop, Girl Habit), dies at 74
1974 Highlights

About July 20, 1974

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 9 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