What Happened on March 11, 1974

Historical Events

  • Mount Etna in Sicily erupted
  • Rhino Store gives people 5 cents to take home Danny Bonaduce's Album

Famous Birthdays

  • Adam Wakeman, British session and touring rock keyboardist, and songwriter (Black Sabbath; Rick Wakeman; Headspace), and television score composer, born in Windsor, England
  • Billy Granville, linebacker (Cincinnati Bengals)
  • Bobby Abreu, Venezuelan MLB baseball outfielder, 1996-2014, 2X All-Star (Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and four other teams), born in Turmero, Aragua, Venezuela
  • Jon Dalton, American television personality - the infamous "Jonny Fairplay" from the 7th and 16th season of Survivor

About March 11, 1974

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
  • UK #1 Song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero - Paper Lace