What Happened on May 2, 1974

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Former US Vice President Spiro Agnew disbarred

  • Six Catholic civilians killed and eighteen wounded when the UVF explode a bomb at Rose & Crown Bar on Ormeau Road, Belfast

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Johnson, Welsh soccer midfielder (15 caps; WBA, Nottingham Forest), born in Bristol, England
  • Garðar Thór Cortes, Icelandic tenor, born in Reykjavík, Iceland
  • Miles Joseph, American soccer forward (3 caps; MetroStars, Columbus Crew; Olympic gold 1996), born in West Springfield, Massachusetts

About May 2, 1974

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 11 months and 26 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