What Happened on March 31, 1974

Historical Events

Sports History

American golfer Lee Trevino goes bogey-free for the full 4 rounds as he wins the Greater New Orleans Open by 8 strokes from Bobby Cole and Ben Crenshaw

Famous Birthdays

  • Benjamin Eicher, Swiss film director
  • Carol Ann Plante, actress (Sara Henderson-Harry & the Hendersons)
  • Stefan Olsdal, Swedish bassist (Placebo), born in Gothenburg, Sweden
Born in 1974

Famous Deaths

  • Andrea Checci, actress (2 Women, Assassin, Black Sunday), dies at 57
1974 Highlights

About March 31, 1974

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hooked On A Feeling - Blue Swede
  • UK #1 Song: Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks