Historical Events
Music History
David Bowie's begins 6 consecutive nights of his "Diamond Dogs" tour at Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania; several shows were recorded and released as the double LP "David Live" later in the year
- New York Yankees shortstop Jim Mason ties record with 4 doubles in 9 inning game
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Tami Erin, American actress and model (The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking), born in Wheaton, Illinois
- Zhanna Friske [Jeanna Kopylova], Russian model, actress, and singer (Blestyashchiye), born in Moscow, USSR (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Morris "Moose" Charlap, American Broadway composer (Peter Pan; Kelly), dies at 45
1974 Highlights
About July 8, 1974
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George McCrae
- #1 Song: She - Charles Aznavour