Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
"The Rumble in the Jungle": Muhammad Ali KOs George Foreman in the 8th round in Kinshasa, Zaire; regains world heavyweight boxing title with famous "rope-a-dope" tactic
- "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" horror film premieres in Los Angeles
Sports History
California Angel Nolan Ryan throws fastest recorded pitch (100.9 MPH)
- Catfish Hunter is named AL Cy Young Award
About October 30, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: You Haven't Done Nothin - Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: Everything I Own - Ken Boothe
