What Happened on November 11, 1974

Historical Events

Callas' Final Appearance

Operatic soprano Maria Callas makes her final public appearance in Sapporo, Japan

Famous Birthdays

Leonardo DiCaprio (49 years old)

American actor (The Departed, Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street), born in Los Angeles, California

  • Static Major [Stephen Garrett], American R&B singer and songwriter, born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 2008)
Born in 1974

Famous Deaths

  • Alfonso Leng, Chilean dentist and composer (Doloras), dies at 90
  • Jane Ace, American comedian (Easy Aces), dies at 74
1974 Highlights

About November 11, 1974

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Whatever Gets You Thru The Night - John Lennon With The Plastic Ono Nuclear Band
  • UK #1 Song: Gonna Make You A Star - David Essex