Historical Events
- 50 MPH speed limit in Britain lifted
Trudeau Government Falls
Canadian government of Pierre Trudeau falls
- FC Magdenburg of East Germany win 14th European Cup Winner's Cup against AC Milan of Italy 2-0 in Rotterdam
Famous Birthdays
- Colin Daynes, Canadian 68 kg Greco Roman wrestler (Olympic-96), born in Windsor, Ontario
- Jon Tickle, English TV presenter (Brainiac), born in Norwich, England
- Korey Stringer, American NFL football tackle, 1995-2000 (Minnesota Vikings), born in Warren, Ohio (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
- Graham Bond, British R&B musician, dies jumping under a train at 36
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About May 8, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Loco-Motion - Grand Funk
#1 Song: Waterloo - Abba
