Historical Events
- France performs nuclear Test at Mururoa atoll
- USSR's Soyuz fails to dock with Salyut 3
Famous Birthdays
- Dan Konopka, American rock drummer (OK Go)
- Dean Sturridge, English football striker, born in Birmingham, England
Famous Deaths
- Arthur K. Watson, American businessman (IBM), and US Ambassador to France (1970-72), dies from injuries suffered in a fall at 55 [1]
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About July 26, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 24 days
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