What Happened on March 25, 1974

Historical Events

Academy of Country Music Awards

9th Academy of Country Music Awards: Charlie Rich and Loretta Lynn win

Butterfly

Barbra Streisand records the album "Butterfly"

  • Chipko forest conservation movement begins in Reni Village, Western Himalayas, India, when local woman Gaura Devi hugs a tree to prevent its logging [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Finley Quaye, Scottish reggae singer and musician, born in Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Lark Voorhies [Holloway], American actress (Saved By The Bell - "Lisa"), and author, born in Nashville, Tennesee

Famous Deaths

  • Otto Waldis, Austrian actor (Unknown World; Whip Hand), dies at 72
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights

About March 25, 1974

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sunshine On My Shoulders - John Denver
  • UK #1 Song: Billy, Don't Be A Hero - Paper Lace