What Happened on July 8, 1974

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
1974 History

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)
Born in 1974

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

  • US #1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George McCrae
  • UK #1 Song: She - Charles Aznavour