Historical Events
- The Provisional Irish Republican Army bombs the Houses of Parliament in London, injuring 11 people and causing extensive damage
Famous Birthdays
- Ricardo "Rikrok" Ducet, Jamaican-British singer (with Shaggy - "It Wasn't Me"), born in Manchester, Jamaica
Famous Deaths
- Pamela Britton, American stage and screen actress (D.O.A.; Blondie; My Favorite Martian - "Mrs. Brown"), dies of brain cancer at 51
- Rabbe Enckell, Finnish author and poet (Lutad about Brunnen), dies at 71
- Yadavendra Singh [Yuvraj of Patiala,], Indian 9th and last ruling Maharaja of Patiala and cricketer (Test for India), dies at 61
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About June 17, 1974
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero - Bo Donaldson And The Heywoods
- #1 Song: Always Yours - Gary Glitter