What Happened on June 26, 1974

Historical Events

  • The Universal Product Code is scanned for the first time to sell a package of Wrigley's chewing gum at the Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio

Famous Birthdays

Derek Jeter (49 years old)

American Baseball HOF shortstop (14 × MLB All-Star; 5 × World Series; World Series MVP 2000; NY Yankees), born in Pequannock, New Jersey

  • Dieter Kalt, Austrian ice hockey forward (Team Austria 1998), born in Klagenfurt, Austria
  • Jason Kendall, American baseball catcher (Pittsburgh Pirates), born in San Diego, California
  • Jeff Frankenstein, American musician (Newsboys), born in Detroit, Michigan
  • Matt Striker, American professional wrestler, born in Queens, New York
  • Nicole Saba, Lebanese singer (The 4 Cats), born in Beirut, Lebanon

Famous Divorces

Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton

English-American actress Elizabeth Taylor's 5th divorce from Welsh actor Richard Burton, after just over 10 years of marriage

Died in 1974 1974 Highlights

About June 26, 1974

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

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