Historical Events
Julie and Dick In Covent Garden
"Julie and Dick In Covent Garden", music and comedy special starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, with Carl Reiner, premieres on ABC-TV
- 28th Tony Awards: "The River Niger" (play) & "Raisin" (musical) win
Theatrical Finale
Neil Simon's play "The Sunshine Boys" directed by Alan Arkin, closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater, NYC, after for 538 performances and 2 Tony Award wins
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Leonhart, American jazz and session trumpeter (Steely Dan; Yoko Ono; Rufus Wainwright), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Charles "Chic" Harley, American football player (b. 1895)
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About April 21, 1974
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) - MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees
#1 Song: Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
