What Happened on July 3, 1974

Historical Events

Sports History

Pitching in MLB-record 13th consecutive game for the LA Dodgers, Mike Marshall saves Tommy John's 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds

  • Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 14 carries 2 cosmonauts to space station Salyut 3

Famous Deaths

  • John Crowe Ransom, American poet and critic (God Without Thunder), dies at 86
1974 Highlights

About July 3, 1974

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rock The Boat - The Hues Corporation
  • UK #1 Song: She - Charles Aznavour