Historical Events
- "Candide" opens at Broadway Theater, NYC; runs for 740 performances
- First performance in 3,000 years of world's oldest known song "Hymn to Nikkal" a 3,400 year old Hurrian hymn to moon god Nikkal from Ugarit in Syria, played at Berkeley University by Anne Kilmer and Richard Crocker [1]
- Ralph Stewart failed in 2nd Islander penalty shot
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Schumacher, American 400m/800m freesytyle (Olympic gold 1996)
Eva Mendes (50 years old)
American actress (Training Day, 2 Fast 2 Furious), born in Miami, Florida
- Jens Jeremies, German footballer
Kevin Connolly (50 years old)
American actor (Beverly Hillbillies, Rocky V, Angus), born in Patchogue, New York
- Matt Lucas, English comedian (Little Britain), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Billy De Wolfe, American character actor (Good Morning World), dies of lung cancer at 67
- Sol Hurok, American theatrical impresario, dies at 85
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About March 5, 1974
Day of the Week: Tuesday
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: Jealous Mind - Alvin Stardust
