What Happened on May 11, 1974

Historical Events

  • "Tubular Bells" by Mike Oldfield hits #7

Rikki Don't Lose That Number

ABC Records releases Steely Dan single "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" from the "Pretzel Logic "album; it peaks at #4 in the US, making it their biggest hit

Famous Birthdays

  • BenoĆ®t Magimel, French actor
  • Billy Kidman, American professional wrestler
  • Darren Ward, Welsh footballer
  • Stanley Gene, Papua New Guinean rugby league utility (16 Tests; Hull KR, Hull FC, Huddersfield Giants, Bradford Bulls) and coach (HC PNG Kumuls 5 Tests), born in Goroka, PNG

About May 11, 1974

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Loco-Motion - Grand Funk
  • UK #1 Song: Waterloo - Abba