What Happened on January 28, 1974

Historical Events

Baseball Hall of Fame

Sam Thompson, Jim Bottomley, & Jocko Conlan elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

Famous Birthdays

  • Jermaine Dye, American baseball outfielder (MLB All-Star 2000, 06; World Series MVP 2005 Chicago White Sox; Gold Glove Award 2000 KC Royals), born in Oakland, California
  • Magglio Ordóñez, Venezuelan baseball outfielder (6 × MLB All-Star; AL batting champion 2007 Detroit Tigers; Chicago WS), born in Caracas, Venezuela
  • Tony Delk, American basketball guard (NCAA C'ship, Final Four MVP 1996 Kentucky; Greek C'ship, Greek Cup, EuroLeague C'ship 2007 Panathinaikos), born in Covington, Tennessee

About January 28, 1974

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius

Holidays: Australia Day (Australia)

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