Historical Events
Event of Interest
Ayatollah Khomeini calls for an Islamic Republic in Iran
- In England, "Local Government Act 1972" redraws the administrative map and creates six new Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties; Newport and Monmouthshire transferred from England to Wales
- Pioneer Hall opens at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Florida
- Yourdon Inc consulting formed by Edward Yourdon
Famous Birthdays
- Hugo Ibarra, Argentine soccer right back (11 caps; Colón, Boca Juniors), born in El Colorado, Formosa, Argentina
- Richard Christy, American heavy metal drummer (Charred Walls of the Damned), and radio personality (The Howard Stern Show), born in Fort Scott, Kansas, U.S.
- Sandra Völker, German swimmer (world record 50m backstroke 28.71 1999; World C'ship gold 4x100m relay 2001), born in Lübeck, Germany
- Vladimir Beschastnykh, Russian soccer forward (71 caps; Racing Santander, FC Spartak Moscow), born in Moscow, Russia
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Ernest Whitehead, English-Canadian composer, dies at 86
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About April 1, 1974
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hooked On A Feeling - Blue Swede
#1 Song: Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
