Historical Events
- 2nd cease-fire between IRA & British; lasts until approx April 1975
- Iraq announces plans to increase its oil production capacity
Esposito Scores 500
Phil Esposito, Boston, became 6th NHLer to score 500 goals
IRA Bombs Former PM
Provisional Irish Republican Army bomb home of former UK Prime Minister, Edward Heath, just before announcing Christmas ceasefire (no-one injured)
- Referenda in Comoros-3 islands for independence, 1 stays French
Famous Birthdays
- Heather Donahue, American writer and actress, born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Fosco Giachetti, Italian actor (Wastrel, We the Living), dies at 74
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About December 22, 1974
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Angie Baby - Helen Reddy
- #1 Song: Lonely This Christmas - Mud