Historical Events
- Bundy victim Susan Rancourt disappears from CWU, Ellensburg, Washington
- Muslim fundamentalists assault military academy in Heliopolis, Egypt
Famous Birthdays
- James Hamilton, American football linebacker (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Hartford, Connecticut
- Mikael Åkerfeldt, Swedish guitarist and singer (Opeth), born in Stockholm, Sweden
Victoria Beckham (50 years old)
English singer and fashion designer (Posh of The Spice Girls), born in Harlow, Essex
Famous Deaths
- Frank McGee, American news anchor (NBC Evening News), dies of cancer at 52
- Herbert Elwell, American composer (Happy Hypocrite), dies at 75
- Vinnie Taylor, American rock guitarist (Sha Na Na), dies of a drug overdose at 25
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About April 17, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) - MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees
#1 Song: Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
