Historical Events
Chinatown
"Chinatown", directed by Roman Polanski starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, is released
Famous Deaths
- Horace Lindrum, Australian snooker and billiards player (World Snooker C'ship 1936, 37, 46 runner-up), dies at 62
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About June 20, 1974
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 10 months and 7 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