Historical Events
- Pulitzer prize awarded to Robert Lowell (Dolphin)
Famous Birthdays
- Breckin Meyer, American voice actor and actor (Robot Chicken), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Scott Whittaker, center/tackle (Oakland Raiders)
Famous Deaths
- Hans van Werveke, Belgian historian (Diocese Terwaan), dies at 76
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About May 7, 1974
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Loco-Motion - Grand Funk
#1 Song: Waterloo - Abba
