What Happened on May 28, 1974

Historical Events

Emmy Awards

26th Emmy Awards: M*A*S*H, Alan Alda & Mary Tyler Moore win, 1st Daytime Award presentation and "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" wins 5 awards, including Cicely Tyson for Dramatic Performance

  • Italian fascists bomb demonstrators in Brescia, 6 killed
  • Stephen Schwartz' musical "Magic Show" opens at Cort Theater, NYC; runs for 1859 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Alicia Minshew, American actress (Kendall Hart-All My Children), born in Plantation, Florida

About May 28, 1974

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 49 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Streak - Ray Stevens
  • UK #1 Song: Sugar Baby Love - The Rubettes