What Happened on July 29, 1974

Historical Events

  • 2nd impeachment vote against Nixon by House Judiciary Committee
  • Episcopal Church ordains female priests
  • France performs nuclear Test at Mururoa atoll

Baseball Record

MLB St Louis Cardinals Lou Brock steals his 700th base


Famous Birthdays

  • Josh Radnor, American actor (How I Met Your Mother), born in Columbus, Ohio

Famous Deaths

Cass Elliot (1941-1974)

American pop vocalist (Mamas & The Papas - "California Dreaming"; "Monday, Monday"; solo - "Dream A little Dream Of Me"; "Make Your Own Kind of Music"), dies of a heart attack in London at 32

  • Erich Kästner, German author (b. 1899)
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights

About July 29, 1974

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: ANNIE's SONG - John Denver
  • UK #1 Song: Rock Your Baby - George Mccrae