Historical Events
- Express train runs at full speed into Zagreb, Yugoslavia, rail yard killing 153
- Launching of 1st Dutch satellite, ANS, from Vandenberg
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Barrett, American rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (Reel Big Fish), born in San Bernadino, California
- Javier Otxoa, Spanish cyclist
- Rich Cronin, American singer songwriter (Lyte Funkie Ones), born in Boston, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Abraham Schierbeek, Dutch biologist (Leeuwenhoek), dies at 87
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About August 30, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka with Odia Coates
#1 Song: Love Me For A Reason - Osmonds
