Historical Events
Television Finale
"The Dean Martin Show" last airs on NBC-TV
Cannes Film Festival
27th Cannes Film Festival: "The Conversation" directed by Francis Ford Coppola wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
Diamond Dogs
RCA releases "Diamond Dogs", David Bowie's 8th studio album, recorded in London and the Netherlands, with cover design by artist Guy Peellaert, it peaks in the U.S. charts at No. 5, and goes to No. 1 in the U.K. and Canada
Famous Birthdays
- Ace Custis, American NBA forward (Dallas Mavericks), born in Eastville, Virginia
- Marcus Coleman, American football defensive back (NY Jets), born in Dallas, Texas
- Maria Alejandra Vento, Venezuelan tennis star (1995 Futures-Braz), born in Caracas
- Masahide Kobayashi, Japanese baseball player, born in Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
- Natalie Neaton, American soccer forward (6 caps, 4 goals; William & Mary Tribe), born in Brighton, Michigan
- Will Sasso, Canadian-American actor and comedian (The Three Stooges 2012), born in Ladner, British Columbia, Canada
Famous Deaths
- Edward "Duke" Ellington, American bandleader, composer and pianist ("Take the A Train"; "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"), dies of cancer at 75
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About May 24, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Streak - Ray Stevens
#1 Song: Sugar Baby Love - The Rubettes
