What Happened on July 13, 1974

Historical Events

British Golf Open

British Open Men's Golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes GC: South African Gary Player wins his 3rd Open Championship, 4 strokes clear of runner-up Peter Oosterhuis of England

  • India's 1st one-day international (v England, Headingley)

Famous Birthdays

  • Deborah Cox, Canadian R&B singer, born in Toronto, Ontario
  • Jarno Trulli, Italian race car driver
  • Jean Zhang, Miss Suriname 1993
Born in 1974

Famous Deaths

  • Patrick Blackett, British physicist (Nobel 1948 - nuclear reaction), dies at 76
1974 Highlights

About July 13, 1974

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George McCrae
  • UK #1 Song: She - Charles Aznavour