Historical Events
- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed is elected fifth President of India
Event of Interest
Nelson Rockefeller is selected as US Vice President by President Gerald Ford
Sports History
Nolan Ryan pitch measured at record 161.6 kph (100.4 mph)
Famous Birthdays
Amy Adams (49 years old)
American actress (Junebug; Enchanted: Julie & Julia; American Hustle; Big Eyes), born in Vicenza, Veneto, Italy
- Andy Strachan, Australian musician (The Living End), born in Adelaide, Australia
- Big Moe [Kenneth Doniell Moore], American rapper (Screwed Up Click), born in Houston, Texas (d. 2007)
- Maxim Vengerov, Russian-Israeli violinist, born in Novosibirsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
- Misha Collins, American actor (Supernatural), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Szabolcs Sáfár, Hungarian football goalkeeper, born in Budapest, Hungary
Famous Deaths
- Ilona Massey [Hajmássy], Hungarian-American film, stage, and radio actress and singer (Ilona Massey Show), dies of cancer at 64
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About August 20, 1974
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka with Odia Coates
#1 Song: When Will I See You Again - Three Degrees
