Historical Events
Tour de France
61st Tour de France: Eddy Merckx of Belgium wins 5th Tour that he enters; equals Jacques Anquetil record for Tour victories
Event of Interest
US House Judiciary approves two Articles of Impeachment against President Richard Nixon
US Women's Golf Open
US Open Women's Golf, La Grange CC: Sandra Haynie wins by 1 shot from Beth Stone and Carol Mann
Famous Birthdays
- Geoff Jenkins, American baseball outfielder (MLB All-Star 2003; World Series 2008; Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies), born in Olympia, Washington
- Terry Coldwell, British pop singer (East 17 - "Stay Another Day"), and actor, born in Islington, London, England
Famous Deaths
- Willem F. K. Hussem, Dutch painter and poet (Steltlopen on Sea), dies at 74
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About July 21, 1974
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: ANNIE's SONG - John Denver
#1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George Mccrae
