Historical Events
Cricket Record
Australian cricketing brothers Ian (145) and Greg Chappell (162no) record 264 partnership in 1st Test draw vs New Zealand at Wellington; Ian (121) and Greg (133) double up with centuries in 2nd innings
Music Concert
George Harrison announces his concert tour of US in November
Historic Publication
Physicist Stephen Hawking publishes his landmark paper "Black hole explosions" introducing idea of 'Hawking radiation' the idea black holes are not truly black because they omit heat [1]
- Watergate grand jury indicts 7 presidential aides
Famous Birthdays
- Joachim Trier, Danish born Norwegian film director (The Worst Person in the World), born in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Mark-Paul Gosselaar, actor (Zack-Saved by the Bell)
- Stephen Davis, American football running back (NFL Pro Bowl 1999, 2000, 03; Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers), born in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Bobby Timmons, American jazz pianist (Moanin'), dies of cirrhosis, at 38
- Jos de Haes, Flemish philologist & poet (Azuren Holte), dies at 53
- Larry Doyle, American baseball second baseman (NL MVP 1912, NL batting champion 1915; NY Giants), dies of tuberculosis at 87
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About March 1, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
#1 Song: Devil Gate Drive - Suzi Quatro
