Historical Events
- Fall of earth and rocks kill 200 (Quebrada Blanca Canyon, Colombia)
Band on the Run
Paul McCartney & Wings release singles "Band on the Run" and "Zoo Gang" in UK
Famous Birthdays
- Rob Dyrdek, American entrepreneur, TV personality (Ridiculousness) and professional skateboarder, born in Kettering, Ohio
- Siphiwo Ntshebe, South African operatic tenor, born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (d. 2010)
Famous Deaths
- Frank Sutton, American actor (Marty, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.), dies of a heart attack at 50
1974 Highlights
About June 28, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot
- #1 Song: She - Charles Aznavour