What Happened on June 14, 1974

Historical Events

Baseball Record

MLB Angels' Nolan Ryan strikes out 19 Boston Red Sox over 13 innings in a 15-inning 2-1 win for California at Anaheim Stadium

Famous Birthdays

  • Jang Jin-young, South Korean actress
  • Rod Payne, corner (Cincinnati Bengals)

Famous Deaths

  • Knud Jeppesen, Danish organist, composer, educator (Royal Danish Academy, 1920-47; Aarhus University, 1946-57), and musicologist (La frottola), dies at 81
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights

About June 14, 1974

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero - Bo Donaldson And The Heywoods
  • UK #1 Song: The Streak - Ray Stevens