Historical Events
Death Wish
"Death Wish", based on the novel by Brian Garfield, directed by Michael Winner and starring Charles Bronson is released in the US
- American newscaster Christine Chubbuck is the first person to commit suicide during a live TV broadcast at WXLT-TV
- Supreme Court unanimously rules Nixon must turn over Watergate tapes
Famous Deaths
- Ernest Milton, American-British actor (Julius Caesar, Cat Girl), dies at 84
James Chadwick (1891-1974)
British physicist (Nobel Prize, 1935; discovered neutron), dies at 82
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About July 24, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: ANNIE's SONG - John Denver
#1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George Mccrae
