What Happened on September 30, 1974

Historical Events

  • General Francisco da Costa Gomesz succeeds General António de Spínola as President of Portugal

Famous Birthdays

  • Jeremy Giambi, American MLB baseball player, 1998-2003 (Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and two other teams), born in San Jose, California (d. 2022)

Famous Deaths

  • Carlos Prats, Chilean Constitutionalist General, assassinated in the frame of Operation Condor
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights

About September 30, 1974

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Honestly Love You - Olivia Newton-John
  • UK #1 Song: Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas