What Happened on September 7, 1974

Historical Events

Irene

Revival of Harry Tierney and Joseph McCarthy's 1919 musical "Irene", starring Debbie Reynolds, closes at Minskoff Theater, NYC, after 605 performances

  • Shirley Cothran (Texas), 21, crowned 47th Miss America 1975

US Open Women's Tennis

US Open Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Billie Jean King wins her 4th and final US singles title; beats Evonne Goolagong Cawley of Australia 3-6, 6-3, 7-5


Famous Birthdays

  • Antonio McDyess, American basketball forward (NBA All-Star 2001; Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons), born in Quitman, Mississippi
  • Mario Frick, Liechtenstein soccer striker, manager (125 caps; FC Vaduz), born in Chur, Switzerland

About September 7, 1974

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: (You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka with Odia Coates
  • UK #1 Song: Love Me For A Reason - Osmonds