Historical Events
- "My Girl Bill" by Jim Stafford hits #12
- Arab oil ministers decide to end most restrictions on exports of oil to the United States but continue embargo against the Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, and Rhodesia
- Bundy victim Brenda Ball disappears from Burien, Washington
- Chemical plant explodes in Flixborough Lincolnshire killing 28 in UK
- The Heimlich maneuver for rescuing choking victims is published in the journal Emergency Medicine
Famous Birthdays
- Akis Zikos, Greek soccer midfielder (18 caps; Skoda Xanthi, AEK Athens, Monaco), born in Athens, Greece
Alanis Morissette (49 years old)
Canadian-America vocalist (Jagged Little Pill), born in Ottawa, Ontario
- Michael Rasmussen, Danish road cyclist (best climber classification Tour de France 2005, 06), born in Tølløse, Denmark
1974 Highlights
About June 1, 1974
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Streak - Ray Stevens
#1 Song: Sugar Baby Love - The Rubettes
