Historical Events
Music History
"Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" single by Aretha Franklin peaks at #47
Music History
"I'm A Ramblin' Man" by Waylon Jennings peaks at #75
- "Live It Up Part 1" by the Isley Brothers peaks at #52
Music History
"Papa Don't Take No Mess Part 1" by James Brown peaks at #31
- "Rock Me Gently" by Andy Kim peaks at #1
- "Surfin' USA" by Beach Boys reenters chart & peaks at #36
- British rock guitarist Mick Ronson joins Mott the Hoople
Sports History
California Angel Nolan Ryan 3rd no-hitter beats Minn Twin, 4-0
Music History
John Lennon appears as guest DJ on WNEW-FM (NYC)
Event of Interest
US 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy
Famous Birthdays
- John Light, English actor (Around the World in Eighty Days), born in Birmingham, England
- Joonas Kolkka, Finnish footballer
- Mariya Kiselyova, Russian swimmer
Famous Deaths
- Raymond Largay, American actor (April in Paris, Variety Girl), dies at 88
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About September 28, 1974
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Me Gently - Andy Kim
#1 Song: Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
